Question: what important events happened in the new york colony?
Answer: 1664- The British Army gained control of New Netherland and changed name to New York 1765-NYC hosts 1st Colonial Congress to discuss the King of England's Stamp Act 1776- New York declares independence on July 9 and becomes one of the original 13 states 1777- New York's 1st Constitution 1783- Last British troops leave ...