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Peter Minuit buys Manhattan Island in 1626 from American Indian people, with trade goods worth around US. Peter Minuit, aka Pieter Minuit, Pierre Minuit or Peter Minnewit, c.1580/1585 -1638
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Peter Minuit buys Manhattan Island in 1626 from American Indian people, with trade goods worth around US. Peter Minuit, aka Pieter Minuit, Pierre Minuit or Peter Minnewit, c.1580/1585 -1638
2907824 Peter Minuit buys Manhattan Island in 1626 from American Indian people, with trade goods worth around US. Peter Minuit, aka Pieter Minuit, Pierre Minuit or Peter Minnewit, c.1580/1585 -1638. Director of the Dutch colony of New Netherland from 1626 until 1631, and founder of the Swedish colony of New Sweden in 1638. From The History of Our Country, published 1899.; Private Collection
Media ID 38105360
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1626 17th America Continent Buying Buys Colony Director Dollars Exchange Exchanging Founder Goods Manhattan New Netherland Peter Pierre Pieter Purchase Purchasing Seventeenth States Sverige Sweden Swedish Trading Twenty United Worth
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This historical print captures the moment when Peter Minuit purchased Manhattan Island from American Indian people in 1626, exchanging trade goods worth around US dollars. Known by various names such as Pieter Minuit, Pierre Minuit, or Peter Minnewit, Minuit served as the director of the Dutch colony of New Netherland from 1626 to 1631 and later founded the Swedish colony of New Sweden in 1638.
The image provides a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history when European colonizers began establishing settlements in North America through trade agreements with indigenous peoples. The transaction symbolizes the complex interactions between different cultures and serves as a reminder of the impact colonization had on native populations.
As we reflect on this scene captured over four centuries ago, it is essential to acknowledge the lasting consequences of such exchanges and strive for greater understanding and reconciliation between all communities involved. This photograph not only documents a significant event but also prompts us to consider how we can learn from our past to create a more inclusive and equitable future for all.
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