Question

what led new amsterdam to become new york?
a) the governor of new amsterdam surrendered to english forces.
b) the dutch west india company controlled new netherland.
c) the english colonists elected peter stuyvesant as governor.
d) the duke of york decided to divide his colony into two parts.

Explanation:

In 1664, the governor of New Amsterdam, Peter Stuyvesant, surrendered the colony to the English forces without a fight. The English then renamed it New York after the Duke of York. Option B is about the Dutch West - India Company's control over New Netherland which is not the reason for the name - change. Option C is incorrect as Peter Stuyvesant was a Dutch governor, not elected by English colonists. Option D has no relation to New Amsterdam becoming New York.

Answer:

A) The governor of New Amsterdam surrendered to English forces.