What was the climate like in New Holland?

The Netherlands has a temperate maritime climate influenced by the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean, with cool summers and moderate winters. Daytime temperatures vary from 2°C-6°C in winter and 17°C-20°C in summer.

What was New Holland known for?

New Holland was the first Dutch colony in North America. Colonists arrived in New Netherland from all over Europe. Many fled religious persecution, war or natural disasters. Others were lured by the promise of fertile farmland, vast forests and a lucrative fur trade.

Why is it so cold in the Netherlands?

The climate in the Netherlands is influenced by the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, so it is cool, cloudy and humid most of the year. The wind is another characteristic of the Dutch climate, and blows frequently, especially in autumn and winter, when there can even be storms.

What was life like for the Dutch in New Netherland?

Life in New Holland. During the 17th century, the Dutch created a thriving North American colony by recruiting immigrants and cultivating its capital as a hub for international trade. In the 1650s, the Dutch colony of New Netherland competed with the neighboring English settlements in the New World.

Who was the first person to explore New Netherland?

Fewer people are familiar with the Dutch colony of New Netherlands. Henry Hudson first explored the area that would become New Netherland. Although he was English, Hudson worked for a private company, the Dutch East India Company. In 1609 he sailed from Holland to North America and up to what the Dutch called…

What was the population of New Netherland in 1609?

They established new homes in an area already inhabited by Native Americans. It's hard to know how many Indians lived on land claimed by the Dutch—but researchers believe the Indian population was around 20,000 in 1609. Let's travel back in time to the early 1600s and see what life in New Netherland was like.

When did the Dutch lose New Holland to the English?

The Dutch lost New Holland to the English during the Second Anglo-Dutch War in 1664 just a few years after the establishment of Wiltwyck. Along the west coast of Africa, British chartered companies clashed with Dutch West India Company forces over rights to slaves, ivory and gold in 1663.