2006-12-12 18:27:43 · 4 answers · asked by rastarey 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
new york use to be called "new amsterdam" because it was settled by the dutch, and it was named after the city of amsterdam in the netherlands. then the english renamed it "new york" after the city of york.
2006-12-12 18:37:26 · answer #1 · answered by a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When people say New York they are generally referring to New York City, which is in the USA. Its where the September 11 attacks occurred...
2006-12-13 02:38:43 · answer #2 · answered by MissUnderstood 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
York is a city in England. Early colonists named many places in America after English places, and put the word "New" in front. So New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, etc. all get their names from older English locations.
2006-12-13 02:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by Liz S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the opposite of old york
2006-12-13 02:29:59 · answer #4 · answered by Cymbaline 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋