Author Archives: Jonathan Nazarian
The Five Points – Immigration O Immigration
Tyler Anbinder’s “Five Points” describes the city like never before. Illustrating the impact of immigrants on the five points of New York such as on China Town, Abinder is able to identify a declining New York; he is able to … Continue reading
Crime and Punishment – Urbanization to Illegal Tender to Unfair Police Forces
In the early 1800’s, urban cities such as New York City began to boom. Cities were growing larger, taller, and ever-more populous with no indication of slowing down; people were crowding in from every direction. Rural areas became a thing … Continue reading
Who truly started the American Revolution?
Chudacoff argues how the American Revolution was brought about. He states the pre-revolutionary ideas used as well as the fact that rebellion began after a large amount of taxes being levied upon the masses. Taxes such as the Townsend Act, … Continue reading
9/11 – A Turning Point in New York and World History
Henry Hudson’s Contribution to New York City History
In 1609, Henry Hudson, hired by the Dutch East India Company, discovered what has now become the Hudson River while trying to discover a route to China and the many spice islands. Overlooked by many, this discovery has shaped New … Continue reading
The Internet – the Evidence of the Future
Throughout the ages, historical evidence has been painstakingly garnered. From fossils to journals, these historical evidence’s have almost always had a timetable on them. However, the internet does not. The internet is everywhere. Why do you think people say that … Continue reading