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Transcript of New York City
Contents
Introduction
Early New York (17th Century)
18th Century
19th Century
20th Century
Famous Places
21st Century and the Future
Introduction
New York City is the biggest city in the United States. Over 8 million people live there.
It’s the center of media, art, fashion, technology, education and entertainment.
NYC consists of 4 parts: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and StatenIsland.
There are many famous places: Times Square, Broadway, Wall Street, Chinatown, Central Park, The Statue of Liberty.
History of NYC
A long time ago, the territory of NYC was the home of an Indian tribe called Lenape.
1625 – the Dutch built a small town called New Amsterdam. Their boss bought the island of Manhattan for 60 guilders (about $1000).
1664 – the English conquered the city.
18th Century
NYC was very important under British rule.
During the War of Independence, the city was a British military base.
1776 –The Great Fire of New York.
1778 – NYC was the capital of the USA.
19th Century
Many people from other countries
came to live in NYC.
1857 –Central Park was founded.
Brooklyn Bridge was built in 1883.
20th Century
1904 – the opening of the subway.
First skyscrapers appeared.
1950 - UN Headquarters were built.
NYC became the biggest city in the world.
Famous Places
Times Square is afamous commercial intersection, at the junctionof Broadway and 7th Avenue. There are 39 millions visitors every year.
Famous Places
Broadway is a prominent avenue in New York City, United States. It is famous for a theater located there.
Famous Places
The Statue of Liberty is a famous monumentand the symbol of NYC. Itwas a gift from theFrench people. The statue is located at Liberty Island in New York Harbor,and it welcomes visitors, immigrants, and returning Americans traveling by ship.
Famous Places
Wall Street is a financial district of NYC. There is a famous New York Stock Exchange.
Famous Places
Central Park is the biggest park in NYC. It is located in the heartof Manhattan. It has got 341 ha. There is also a zoo there.
Famous Places
Chinatown is located inManhattan, NYC. It is a districtwhere many Chinese peoplewho came to the USA live. Youcan buy many Chinesetraditional things there.
21th Century
On September 11, 2001, hijackers linked tothe jihadist organization Al-Qaeda crashed two airplanesinto each of the World Trade Center towers.
2,996 people died during the attack.
More than 6,000 people were injured.
21th Century On September 11, 2001, hijackers linked to
the jihadist organization Al-Qaeda crashed two airplanesinto each of the World Trade Center towers.