The colony of New York
A)attracted thousands of English colonists because of its democratic local government.
B)was established by a charter written by John Locke.
C)was influenced by Dutch laws and practices well into the eighteenth century.
D)was founded by Quakers escaping from religious persecution in England.
E)saw Fort Orange renamed New York City.

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The colony of New York was originally a Dutch colony called New Netherland, which influenced the laws and practices of the colony even after it was taken over by the English in the 17th century. Many Dutch settlers remained in the colony, and their culture continued to have an impact on New York.

The Colony of New York