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Colonial Contrasts: Dutch Freedom vs. British Restraint
This chapter examines the impact of colonization on New York City, comparing the liberal Dutch culture of the 1600s with the more repressive British governance that succeeded it. The discussion reveals the complex realities faced by settlers, including the transportation of marginalized individuals and the disillusionment with their expectations of life in the New World.