Do You Really Know Your New York History?

New York is one of the oldest states in the US, which means it bears a lot of history! Do you think you know your New York history better than most? Take these 10 questions and find out!
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Which group first settled along the Hudson River in 1624?
The Swedish
The Dutch
The Spanish

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What was Manhattan originally named?
New Amsterdam
New Brunswick
New Denmark

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True or false: New York was not one of the original 13 colonies.
True
False

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Where did immigrants pass through on their way to New York City?
Battery Park
Ellis Island
Central Park

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True or false: New York City was the first capital of the United States after the Constitution was ratified in 1788
True
False

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What year was the New York Post first established?
1801
1798
1903

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The statue of liberty was a gift from the people of what country?
The United Kingdom
Germany
France

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What year was New York officially admitted as a state?
1705
1777
1788

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True or false: In 1848, the first women's rights convention in the United States was held in Seneca Falls, NY.
True
False

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True or false: By 1850 more native-born Italians lived in New York City, NY, than in Venice, Italy.
True
False

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New York state is the third leading producer of what in the United States?
Tobacco
Dairy
Wine

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In 1901, New York was the first state to require all people to have a...
License plate
Driver's license
Photo id
Based on the results of this quiz, you're a bit of a New York novice! While you may know a little bit about New York and its lengthy history as a state, many of these questions left you feeling more than a bit puzzled!

C+, New York Novice

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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are New York knowledgable! While you may not have the expertise of an actual New Yorker, you know your history quite well. You demonstrated a deep appreciation of this great state!

B+, New York Knowledgable

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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are an expert on all things New York! This state has a history that is as vibrant and diverse as the state itself. You recognize that every state has a history all its own. Well done!

A+, New York Expert

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Right!
1
Which group first settled along the Hudson River in 1624?
The Swedish
The Dutch
The Spanish
2
What was Manhattan originally named?
New Amsterdam
New Brunswick
New Denmark
3
True or false: New York was not one of the original 13 colonies.
True
False
4
Where did immigrants pass through on their way to New York City?
Battery Park
Ellis Island
Central Park
5
True or false: New York City was the first capital of the United States after the Constitution was ratified in 1788
True
False
6
What year was the New York Post first established?
1801
1798
1903
7
The statue of liberty was a gift from the people of what country?
The United Kingdom
Germany
France
8
What year was New York officially admitted as a state?
1705
1777
1788
9
True or false: In 1848, the first women's rights convention in the United States was held in Seneca Falls, NY.
True
False
10
True or false: By 1850 more native-born Italians lived in New York City, NY, than in Venice, Italy.
True
False
11
New York state is the third leading producer of what in the United States?
Tobacco
Dairy
Wine
12
In 1901, New York was the first state to require all people to have a...
License plate
Driver's license
Photo id