Why was gaining control of new amsterdam a priority for the british?

For its fur trade.

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King charles II took control of this colony to gain control of fur trade and to pass it down to his brother james duke of york.

answer is a meeting of congress.

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abraham lincoln was the president of usa and he had asked the audience to make a pledge on equality.

his pledge was:

“it is my earnest desire to know the will of the providence.”

lincoln also had hatred for people who condoned and practiced slavery and so he pledged:

""and if i can learnt what it is i can do it"" this is another pledge by abraham to reassure the congregation on how to deal with the providence will.

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