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Indians, then, had no need of any money. They made small beads out of calm shells. These shell beads were the most valuable to them. They were used for decorating their clothing. So the Indians were glad to receive the glass beads and some small things. They were very useful to them. When Henry Hudson returned to Holland, he showed the fine furs. He told of the rich soil, the streams filled with animals. Now Dutch traders began to send many ships to the rich new world across the sea.

In 1623 the Dutch took the island as a colony. Three years later, they sent their first governor to the colony. The governor thought it best if he bought the land from the Indians. He met with the Indians and smoke the pipe of peace. The Indians thought if the white men wanted to give them pretty glass beads, brightly coloured cloth, and sharp steel knives, they might as well accept the gifts. Those beads and other things would be worth about twenty-four dollars if you bought them today.

56.The settlers bought Manhattan Island from the Indians for only $ 24 because _________.

A. the Indians were unable to drive the settlers from the land

B. the settlers wished to be honest to trade with Indians

C. in 1926 the island was of very little value either to the Indians or to the Dutch

D. the settlers wished to be able to say that they had not seized the land

57. The main aim of this passage is to ________________.

A. say something about the position and early history of New York City

B.give readers some interesting and important facts bout Manhattan Island.

C. cause the readers to believe that the Indians were cheated out of an important piece of land

D. explain how New York City came to be called Manhattan

58.In comparison with 1609, Manhattan Island is today ___________.

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