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Manhattan Island of New York City was purchased for $24 from the Algonquian Indians in 1624!
Manhattan Island of New York City was purchased for $24 from the Algonquian Indians in 1624! is a Country Fact in the Country Facts category.

Native Americans accepted payment in the form of paper money because they were often times intoxicated when making deals with the white settlers. It's people who don't know history that scare me the most.