what was the original name of New York City/Manhattan?

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what was the original name of New York City/Manhattan?

2007-09-19 10:31:17 · 6 answers · asked by Erika S 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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New Amsterdam, but don't quote me on that.

2007-09-19 10:34:50 · answer #1 · answered by SH 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

New Amsterdam..became New York City in June 1665.

2007-09-19 10:37:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

In 1609 a sailor wrote Manna-hata in his logbook and it later became known as Manhattan. In the Lenape Indian language it is translated as "island of many hills."

2007-09-19 10:42:31 · answer #3 · answered by Frosty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

New Amsterdam

2007-09-19 10:38:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

New Amsterdam

2007-09-19 10:36:55 · answer #5 · answered by ♥M♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

As far as I know, New York started out as New Amsterdam.
Hope this helps.

2007-09-19 10:35:32 · answer #6 · answered by SKCave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋