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media type="custom" key="7430757" Task: Did you realize Manhattan Island was bought from the Native Americans for $24 worth of trinkets? Trinkets, such as beads, tools, and other small items. It is believed the Native American's that sold Peter Minuit the island didn't even own it! It wasn't really theirs to sell.
 * Dutch Colonies: Manhattan Island **



media type="file" key="ManhattanIsland.mov" width="300" height="300" media type="custom" key="7430771" Many people don't realize that Manhattan is even an island. An island is surrounded by water right? When you look at a map of Manhattan you clearly see that it is surrounded by water on 3 sides - it looks more like a peninsula. However, a river forms the northern border making it an island.
 * Manhattan Island is part of New York City. So today we're going to NYC. There's sooooooo much to see in NYC so tell your teacher to make sure you get enough time to explore!
 * First of all, watch this one minute video clip from Discovery Streaming about the sale of Manhattan Island.

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 * Open Google Earth.
 * In the layers, uncheck all layers (as usual).
 * Now check these layers: 3D Buildings and Street View
 * Prepare to be amazed! Scroll into Manhattan.
 * Look for the following places: the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, Broadway, Central Park
 * Put a placemark in Central Park and title it 'New Amsterdam.' In the description answer these questions; What did you notice about NYC? How does it compare to your hometown?