Native American tribes such as Mohawk, Cayuga, Oneida, and Seneca came to New York roughly 5,000 years ago.
In 1624 a colony was established on Manhattan island by the Dutch. They named it New Amsterdam. The British renamed it New York in 1664. After the American Revolution in 1776, New York became a U.S. colony, and then a state in 1788. One year later, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States in New York City. New York was the country’s first capital. The capital would move to Washington D.C. in 1790. New York's nickname is the Empire State because George Washington liked to call New York “the seat of the Empire. ”New York borders Canada and Lake Ontario in the north, and Pennsylvania, and New Jersey in the south. In the west, it is bordered by Lake Eerie, and Connecticut, and by Massachusetts, and Vermont in the east. The St. Lawrence-Champlain Lowland runs along the edge of Adirondack Mountains and the Canadian border. New York to Canada is a long ride, but connect borders. New York’s highest peak, called Mount Marcy is 5343 feet (1629m)! It includes the sandy beaches and bays of Staten Island and Long Island. There are many species of animals that live in New York including: black bears, bobcats, white-tail deer and moose. Smaller animals include: weasels, raccoons, squirrels and skunks. Lots of birds also live in New York, such as turkey, eagles and falcons. Smaller birds too, such as blue jays, cardinals, and woodpeckers. Famous politicians from New York include U.S. presidents Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy. The capital city of New York State is Albany. It became New York's capital in 1797. Albany is the central city of New York's Capital. It is roughly 150 miles or 240 km north of New York City. The biggest city in the state is easy... New York city! Ashleigh
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