Carbohydrates are one of three macronutrients that provide the body with energy (protein and fats being the other two). The chemical compounds in carbohydrates are found in both simple and complex forms, and in order for the body to use carbohydrates for energy, food must undergo digestion, absorption, and glycolysis.
New York City in the 18th Century. In 1664, the British seized New Amsterdam from the Dutch and gave it a new name: New York City. For the next century, the population of New York City grew larger and more diverse: It included immigrants from the Netherlands, England, France and Germany; indentured servants; and African slaves.
Â· just now. 1  Who Founded New York. 2  As some of you will know (and some of you won't), New York was formerly New Amsterdam, as it was originally a Dutch colony. 3  It was founded by the Dutch Republic (Modern day Netherlands) and was used as trading colony. Sometime later, Great Britain had taken it over. New York became part of the United States after the American Revolution (The American War of Independence).