Which of the following statements best describes a major change that took place in new netherlands after the duke of york clean the colony

The British crown colony was established on the former New Netherlands, it was later established as the province of New York and was later divided into 12 counties on November 1, 1863. Parts of the territories of New Amsterdam was later transferred to the possession of Sir George Carteret by the Duke of York as a payment for his debt. There was also the full implementation of the laws of England on the former dutch colonies, in every aspect especially on land ownership. 

The correct answer is b. false.