New York was named New York in honor of the Duke of York. For 40 years New York ruled over the colony of New Netherland. New York became one of the original 13 states of the Federal Union after they declared it's independence on July 9, 1776.
New York was named New York in honor of the Duke of York. For 40 years New York ruled over the colony of New Netherland. New York became one of the original 13 states of the Federal Union after they declared it's independence on July 9, 1776.
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