Tag Archives: New York City
Who Really Found the Hudson River?
Many people think that Henry Hudson was the first person to discover the Hudson River when in fact it was really Giovanni da Verrazano. Giovanni was a French explorer who was trying to find a NorthWestern passage to China. He … Continue reading
Building a nation starts with building New York.
New York and the American Revolution” written by Homberger describes the physical change that New York went under after winning the Revolution. During the many battles New York house, streets, landmarks and major cities was burnt down. It wasn’t a … Continue reading
9/11 – A Turning Point in New York and World History
“Empire State of Mind”
Homberger’s argument in Chapter 4 discussed how important New York was during, and after, The Revolution. One main way in which New York was shown as an important state was by making it the capital after the Constitution was created: … Continue reading
Bookworms unite! Origin of the New York Public Library
Opening Our Doors
Pioneer who landscaped one of the most important rivers in New York City
Henry Hudson was a pioneer. He was an English navigator who crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1609. He also became the first person to sail what is now named the Hudson River ( named after himself). He sailed across the Atlantic … Continue reading
When In Rome!
Everywhere you look has Roman influence. The Spanish empire set up ‘The Laws of the Indies’ which they used on earlier settlements. The laws presented how to construct a city. By imposing these laws they were able to have common … Continue reading
The New Amsterdam
Historically New York City is one of the most important and the biggest city in the world, because it has been the center of the business and the place where the wealthiest s generate their wealth and the starting (welcome place) … Continue reading
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