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#452 How New York Got Its Name

The Bowery Boys: New York City History

CHAPTER

Stuyvesant's Shifting Leadership

This chapter explores Peter Stuyvesant's governance of New Netherland, emphasizing his transition from a stern leader to a more diplomatic figure amidst the colony’s challenges. The narrative highlights his interactions with local traders, the influence of the West India Company, and the pivotal role of individuals like Dorothy Angola in the context of slavery and societal change. Additionally, it examines the broader historical backdrop of the English Civil War and the ambitions of the Duke of York, setting the stage for the transition from Dutch to English control.

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