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History and evolution
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NYC to the world
End of the 18th century
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Capital of USA
1785-1790
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New Amsterdam taken by the British
1664
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construction of the famous wall
1653
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colonization of the Dutch
1624
NEW YORK CITY
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NEW YORK CITY

1624

colonization of the Dutch

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Dutch colonized the actual New York in 1624 as they found an uncultivated unsettled island. home to Native American tribes. The Dutch named their new territory New Amsterdam after having established a trading post.

1653

construction of the famous wall

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The wall was built in 1663 in order to separate the citizens from the indigenous tribes but essentially to protect their settlement from them. Now it is known as Wall Street.

1664

New Amsterdam taken by the British

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New Amsterdam was taken over by the English and the Duke of York gave his name to it and became New York (which is the actual name)

1785-1790

Capital of USA

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For 5 years, New York served as the capital of the United States of America.

End of the 18th century

NYC to the world

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New York City was at that time the 3rd busiest port after London aand Philadelphia at the end of the 18th century. It was composed of 80 000 reidents who were living in the small span of lower Manhattan.

History and evolution

its development

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At the beginning of the 19th century, city leaders created a grid of numbered streets which make it easy to get there.

1857

central park

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Into this town in development, they created an (huge) oasis of green named Central Park which is enjoyed by 25 million people every year.

Middle of the 19th century

immigration

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In the middle of the 19th century there is a huge arrival of European immigrants in New York.

1860

buildings construction

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1860 is the year where buildings were started to be built because buildings show the wealth and the power of the United States. New York have more buildings than any other city in the wolrd. Indeed, Manhattan is the birthplace of the American skyscraper and they built some because of a lack of space and their willing to design up instead of out. Also, in 1860 was built one of the most ICONIC building: the Empire State Building and was the first skyscraper.

Beginning of the 19th century

twin towers

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The World Trade Center Twin Towers were victim of a terrorist attack on september the 11th in 2001.

2002 - 2013

reconstruction

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From 2002 to 2013 the Twin Tower were in reconstruction. It shows the determination of the New York citizens (inaddiction to its wealth). A memorial has alson been included in the city to pay tribute to all the victims. New York City became a triving metroplis and one of the most exciting cities in the world thanks to its history and unique character. This amazing town is sometimes refers to the capital of the wolrd.

Sept. 11th 2001

1883

brooklyn bridge

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In 1883 the Brooklyn Bridge was built and opened essentially to connect Brooklyn and the island of Manhattan making it easier for the workers and the merchants ti get onto and off the island. It was a way to develop the trades and the economy as exchanges could be done much easier.

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