Duke of YorkThe New York Colony was founded by the Duke of York, Peter Minuit, and other colonists on Manhattan Island in 1626
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The New York ColonyBy 1685, New York was governed as a Royal Colony. In 1788, New York was the eleventh state to ratify the Constitution.
New York government was established by Dutch West India Company. Who appointed a governor and the governor appointed a council who acted as a court who passed laws. Leaders were chosen by the General Assembly. Who were chosen by election of the colonists. |