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Introduction. The Dutch first settled along the Hudson River in 1624; two years later they established the colony of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island. In 1664, the English took control of the area and renamed it New York.
The United States was formed from thirteen British colonies in 1776. Many of these colonies had been around for well over 100 years including the first colony of Virginia which was founded in 1607.See below for a map of the thirteen original colonies. New York (1626) - Originally founded by the Dutch. 2  Became a British colony in 1664. 3  New Hampshire (1623) - John Mason was the first land holder. 4  Later John Wheelwright.