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American Urbanization & New York City discusses the history and development of New York City from its origins as the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam in the 1600s. It details key events like the arrival of the first African slaves in 1626 and the British surrender to the American colonies in 1783 during the Revolutionary War. The document also examines New York City during the Great Depression era of the 1930s, when corrupt mayor Jimmy Walker pocketed relief funds while over 1/3 of the nation was unemployed. His successor Fiorello LaGuardia promised to end corruption and worked to reform the city government.
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2. In the early 20th century, New York saw tremendous growth and became a global economic center, but the Great Depression devastated the city, with 1/3 of residents losing their jobs.
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This document discusses the history of urbanization in America and the rise of New York City as an economic center. It notes that New York was once the capital of the American industrial economy but its dominance has eroded as industries shifted to other regions like the Sunbelt. However, the merger between AOL and Time Warner positioned New York to reclaim its status as the cultural and economic center of America by bringing strategic advantages to the city. While other major cities like those in California had comparative advantages in industries like technology and entertainment, New York had the potential to consolidate its position through strategic vision from companies operating in the new digital economy.
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New York City grew to become the economic capital of America in the 19th century due to the emergence of its stock market and position as a major port. Massive immigration, especially from Ireland during the potato famine, overwhelmed and changed the city. Figures like DeWitt Clinton helped develop New York's infrastructure and economy through projects like the Erie Canal. By embracing new technologies, New York dominated American industry and media in the late 19th/early 20th century, though its dominance may be challenged in the future as technology allows companies to operate from anywhere.
American urbanization & new york city assign #3 history 141
Henry Hudson was the first to recognize the potential of the harbor while exploring for a passage to China in 1609. The first Dutch colonists arrived in 1624 to establish a permanent settlement and capitalize on the harbor for business. The colony was owned and operated by the powerful Dutch West India Company. In 1825, the Erie Canal opened, proving pivotal to New York's growth by connecting its harbor to the Midwest and spurring western expansion and development.
American Urbanization: New York City
New York City experienced major changes in the early 20th century as it transitioned from a trading post to the economic capital of the world. The Great Depression devastated the city in the 1930s, but Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia helped rebuild infrastructure and end corruption. Racial segregation also increased during this era, concentrating black communities in neighborhoods like Harlem. New York remained a cultural center as well, with the construction of icons like the Empire State Building and growth of the Harlem Renaissance.
American urbanization & new york
1. The Erie Canal connected the Great Lakes to the Hudson River in 1825, making New York City a major transportation hub and drawing thousands seeking jobs in new factories and offices. By the Civil War, NYC had become the largest industrial city in the US.
2. "Penny papers" revolutionized journalism in the 1830s by selling inexpensive newspapers containing sensational stories about crime and scandal, appealing to readers' interests. The New York Herald became the most successful newspaper worldwide using this model.
3. Following the Civil War, New York City flourished economically but politics were deeply corrupt, exemplified by Boss Tweed who manipulated businesses for personal gain from his base at Tammany Hall.
New York City
The document discusses the history of New York City from its founding as New Amsterdam by the Dutch West India Company in the early 1600s. It then covers the British takeover in 1664, renaming it New York, Alexander Hamilton's leadership in the late 1700s, and Robert Moses' impact on infrastructure development in the 1900s. The document also briefly discusses the Harlem Riots of the 1930s-1960s and New Deal public works programs during the Great Depression.
New york city
New York City began as the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam in the 17th century. It was later renamed New York when the English took control of the colony in 1664. In the late 19th century, New York went through a period of economic growth and consolidation, becoming the five boroughs of New York City in 1898 with the merging of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The document discusses the history and development of New York City from its origins as a Dutch colony through the late 19th century.
American Urbanization & New York City
The document discusses the history and development of New York City from its origins as a Dutch trading post called New Amsterdam in the early 1600s. It traces its growth and transformation over the following centuries through periods of English colonial rule, the American Revolutionary War, massive waves of immigration, and its emergence as a global economic center. Key events and developments discussed include the founding of New Amsterdam, its purchase and renaming as New York, the establishment of slavery and later discrimination against Jews and Irish immigrants, and its role in the Revolutionary War and early American government under Alexander Hamilton.
American urbanization and new york city
New York City experienced immense growth and change in the 19th and early 20th centuries, becoming both the richest and most corrupt city in America. Before the Civil War, New York was dominated by English and nativist rule, but after the war experienced a period of tremendous wealth creation through industries like oil, railroads, and Wall Street. However, this growth also led to rampant poverty, corruption under Boss Tweed, and a major depression in 1873, before figures like J.P. Morgan helped stabilize the economy. In the early 20th century, New York's population surpassed 7 million, and architectural marvels like skyscrapers and the Brooklyn Bridge transformed the skyline, though conflicts grew between urban and suburban development. Mass
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1) The Great Depression began with the stock market crash of October 29, 1929 and construction was almost completely stopped. Those without homes ended up living on the streets.
2) James J. Walter, mayor of New York City from 1925-1932, had many affairs with chorus girls and would throw mail on the floor of his office if there were no checks.
3) Robert Moses built the first state park system and highways in New York City and surrounding areas in the mid-20th century and dramatically transformed neighborhoods, though his works remain controversial.
Hist. 141 ass. 3 american urbanization and new york city
American urbanization and New York City's rise in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Between 1870-1914, over 23 million immigrants arrived in the US, many settling in cities where factories and construction provided jobs. New York City's leaders helped it dominate the national economy by building infrastructure like the Erie Canal and establishing industries. New York continued to capture economic gains from other regions, like steel from Pittsburgh and oil from Houston. By the early 20th century, New York had become the nation's economic center, exemplified by landmarks like the Woolworth Building completed in 1913.
New york city
New York City has a long history as a global center of commerce and trade. It was founded as a Dutch trading post called New Amsterdam in the early 1600s and was later captured by the British and renamed New York. Throughout the 17th-18th centuries, New York grew as an important port city and briefly served as the capital of the United States after the American Revolution. In the 19th-20th centuries, New York transformed into a global economic hub and cultural capital, becoming the most populous city in the US by the 1920s. However, New York faced economic struggles in the 1960s-70s before revitalizing its financial sector in the 1980s. The September 11th terrorist attacks in 2001 destroyed
Urbanisation in New York
New York City grew as an economic center during the early 19th century due to several factors. The opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 increased trade and commerce flowing through the city. Advances in transportation like railroads and steam engines also supported the city's growth into an industrial and commercial hub. By the late 1800s, New York City had become the dominant port and financial center in the United States, attracting millions of immigrants and facilitating trade between the country and Europe.
Assignment 3
New York City has experienced periods of both prosperity and poverty throughout its history. During times of economic hardship in the 19th century, many New Yorkers lived in extreme poverty on the streets with disease and lack of resources. However, New York also saw growth as a center of trade and industry, making it the richest city through technological advances. Immigrants from Europe helped expand New York's population and workforce in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, though their arrival also led some native-born citizens to fear loss of American culture and identity.
James smithiii new york city
During the late 19th century, New York City became a global center of trade and immigration following the Civil War. Cornelius Vanderbilt helped create vast wealth by consolidating rail companies. However, political corruption like that of Boss Tweed also took root. In the 1880s, millions of immigrants from Europe arrived in New York through Ellis Island, transforming the city into a melting pot. Skyscrapers rose to accommodate the growing population, though New York had to adapt to new digital technologies in later years to remain influential.
James smithiii new york city
During the late 19th century, New York City became a global center of trade and immigration following the Civil War. Cornelius Vanderbilt helped create immense wealth by consolidating rail companies. However, political corruption like that of Boss Tweed also took root. In the 1880s, millions of immigrants from Europe arrived in New York through Ellis Island, transforming the city into a melting pot. Skyscrapers rose to accommodate the growing population, though New York had to adapt to new digital technologies in later years to remain influential.
New york city
New York City emerged as a center of world trade due to its strategic location and growing capital markets. Leaders harnessed the city's advantages, such as building the Erie Canal, to ensure economic dominance. Between 1870 and 1914, tens of millions of migrants crossed the Atlantic, many settling in New York, fueling its growth. The city attracted workers with wages higher than Europe and availability of land and jobs. New York's control of rivals demonstrates its remarkable ability to benefit from economic developments originating elsewhere.
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1. In the 1830s, many people poured into Manhattan looking for work and New York City became the largest industrial city by the time of the Civil War, transforming from just a business district into a true city with homes, slums, suburbs, and other infrastructure.
2. Dewitt Clinton was largely responsible for the construction of the Erie Canal from 1810-1824, which opened in 1825 and brought great economic success by providing cheap transportation for people and goods.
3. The 1863 Draft Riots in New York City lasted from July 13th to July 16th and saw working class rioters who resented the wealthy attacking the draft offices and lynchings of black men, leaving over 120 civilians dead and
American urbanization
The document discusses the urbanization of New York City during the early 20th century. Specifically, it describes (1) New York's emergence as a glamorous and culturally diverse city during the 1920s 2nd Industrial Revolution, which marked the birth of modern American culture; (2) the stock market crash of 1929 known as "Black Tuesday" that spread worldwide; and (3) how advertising and music like jazz flourished in New York during this time period as the city grew into a cosmopolitan center.
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Assignment 3
- 1. American Urbanization & New York City By: David Fry
- 2. The Country & The City In 1624 a Dutch boat landed in Manhattan, which they called New Amsterdam. Dutch East India Company was also started there. In 1626 ship carrying the first African slaves arrived. The Dutch settled in New Amsterdam mainly to hunt beavers and sell their hides.
- 3. The Country & The City Dutch introduced a tax for local Indians, which started a one-year war which changed the Dutch because it changed morale. Many people were alcoholics. Peter Stivenson was brought to New Amsterdam to turn the city around, and he did. Stivenson brought anyone into the city that wanted to work, which eventually the Dutch had become the minority.
- 4. The Country & The City In 1775 the revolution started between the English and the colonies that settled in this new world. In 1776 George Washington took his untrained troops to New York City, fearing that it would play a pivotal role in the war. More than 100 English warships were in the harbor. The Declaration of Independence was read aloud on July 9, 1776. British surrendered to American Colonies in 1783.
- 5. City of Tomorrow A third of the nation’s workforce was unemployed during the Great Depression. Many people were evicted from their homes, and sought shelter anywhere they could along the river and in Central Park nicknamed Hooversville.
- 6. City of Tomorrow Jimmy Walker was the mayor of New York City who was corrupt and took much of the relief money intended for the public who was affected by the depression. Walker pocketed almost $1 million, Roosevelt gave him the choice to step down from office or being fired. Walker chose to resign.
- 7. City of Tomorrow In 1933 Fiorello H. La Guradia become the mayor of New York City, he promised to stop the corruption in the city government. He got rid of slot machines and guns in the city. Franklin Roosevelt went to Washington and brought the ideas to government that the government needs to do things like New York, and reform many things in government and government spending. The New Deal brought government money into the economy to help people during the depression.
- 8. A Merger That Puts New York On Top The key to the city’s success was its leaders’ ability to envision the future of the national economy and develop strategies to use New York’s advantages to ensure it was in a position to dominate that economy. Many inventions such as the telephone, motion pictures, wireless radio and television solidified New York’s economic domination.
- 9. The City in The Land of The Dollar Chicago was the fastest growing city in the United States during the last decade of the 19th century. This is where the skyscraper was invented and given its architectural form, this is where the American commercial downtown was from, and this is where the problem of urban design was a topic for discussion. Chicago was formed by the great commercial and industrial expansion of the late 19th century.
- 10. The City in The Land of The Dollar Electric trolley cars and railroads allowed the city to expand. Urban buildings were four to six stories due to having to use stairs, but with the introduction of the elevator buildings could be made as tall as engineering would allow. Steel-frame construction was pioneered in Chicago, where it was first used in 1884.
- 11. The City in The Land of The Dollar What attracted people to Chicago was the promise of employment in the stores, offices, factories, warehouses, slaughterhouses, breweries, and railroad yards that filled the city. Chicago wanted a central park like New York and other cities around the world, so they created a green refuge for the city.