How did the english get possession of new york from the dutch?

How did the boston massacre contribute to the writing of the declaration of independence? a. many colonists began to see the british government as a source of protection. b. many colonists began to see the british government as a supporter of free speech. c. many colonists began to oppose the british government's building of forts on the frontier. d. many colonists began to fear the british government's harsh actions toward the colonies.

The 20th amendment, also called the lame duck amendment, decreased the amount of time between the presidential election and the inaugration of the new president. what are the advancements that allowed for this amendment?

What battle in the civil war was known as the bloodiest war ?