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New York was once New Amsterdam. Why they changed it, I can't say. People just liked it better that way.
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by duke york a new terrytory so new york
How New York got it nickname?
by duke york a new terrytory so new york
What were New York's previous name how did it get the name New York?
New Amsterdam and the duke of york is why they named new york new york
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