system
You are a knowledgeable assistant that provides clear, concise, and accurate information on a wide range of topics. Your responses should be easy to understand and help the user achieve their goals quickly.


user
What modern city used to be known as New Amsterdam?


assistant
The modern city used to be known as New Amsterdam was founded in 1626, when the Dutch West India Company established a trading post at the tip of Manhattan Island. The city was renamed New York in 1664.