Question

Why did the city of New Amsterdam become known as New York? A. The Dutch sold the city to the English and went back to Europe. B. A new governor changed the English name to a Dutch name. C. The British gained control of the Dutch colony and changed the name. D. Residents voted to change the name to honor the Prince of York.

Answer 1

C. The British gained control of the Dutch colony and changed the name.

Answer 2

C. The British gained control of the Dutch colony and changed the name.