

Your class can also learn about the history of trade in New York City! Our third activity asks the question: What is the modern-day name of New Amsterdam? (Answer:New York City); this lesson teaches students that the New Amsterdam settlement was mainly located on the island of Manhattan, which is one of the five boroughs, or sections, of modern-day New York City! Bring this historical geography exercise to life with our Exploring Early Manhattan through Art classroom activity!

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–Julia from My Wonderful World