The Dutch settle in New NetherlandBY MICHAEL MCLAIN AND MATTHEW SALWAY

The Dutch West India Company

The Dutch West India Company gains control of all fur trade in areas of North America claimed by the Dutch.

Fort Orange

Fort orange becomes the first permanent European settlement in what is now New York.

Colonists move to Manhattan

The colonists move from Fort Orange to Manhattan Island for protection from attacks by Native Americans.

The Colonists build a new settlement

The Colonists built a new settlement on the southern tip of Manhattan Island, which they named New Amsterdam.

Trying to Receive Land in New Netherland

In order to receive land in New Netherland, each patron is asked to bring 50 new settlers to the colony.

William Kieft

William Kieft, the leader of New Netherland, is ordered to return to the Netherlands.