Skimgirl Skimgirl 16-10-2020 History contestada Which of these statements best summarizes life in New Amsterdam under Stuyvesant? Public areas were dirty and disorganized, but citizens had many freedoms. Citizens lived with strict rules and high taxes, but enjoyed clean streets and bustling commerce. Slavery was illegal here, which made it a refuge for escaped enslaved people from the southern colonies. Citizens enjoyed very low taxes, but the economy was sluggish