A calf in the New Forest, England. Calves (/Ëkaevz/ ËkÃ¦vz /or/ ; ËkÉËvz singular /calf/ Ëkaef /ËkÃ¦f/) or ËkÉËf are the young of. Domestic cattle calves are reared to become, adult cattle or are slaughtered for, their meat, called veal and for. their calfskin
Due to this, they surrendered the town without a fight. The English government renamed the town New York, after James, Duke of York. He was given control of the colony of New Netherland. New York and the American Revolution: New York did not sign the Declaration of Independence until July 9, 1776 as they were waiting for approval from their colony. However, when George Washington read the Declaration of Independence in front of City Hall in New York City where he was leading his troops, a riot occurred.
In 1625 the company founded New Amsterdam at the southern tip of Manhattan Island as the colonyâs capital and seat of government, with a fort to protect it and guard the harbour and the precious fur cargoes against English or French raids.