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How did rich and poor people live in 19th century New York City?
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∙ 8y ago
The same way they do now. The poor cursed the rich and the rich cursed the poor.
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Why did New York become powerful in the 19th century?
New York City was the largest city in the nation, with access to several waterways and industrial production.
Did new york have so many places back then?
Yes, it has been a large city since the early 19th century.
How did the growth rate of Seoul Korea compare with the growth rate of New York or Chicago since the 19th century?
No city in the world grew faster than New York City in the 19th century. In the 20th century most of the growth in New York City had flattened out. Seoul, Korea and large US cities cannot be fairly compared unless a question is more focused.
What was the worst New York City slum in the nineteenth century?
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What is the origin of the word Gotham?
The word "Gotham" originated as a nickname for New York City in the 19th century. It was popularized by writer Washington Irving in his satirical magazine, referencing a village of fools in England. The moniker stuck and became synonymous with New York City.
The Know Nothing Party originated in the mid-19th century New York City as a reaction to the growing number of?
Catholic immigrants.
What engineering achievement of the 19th century helped make new York city the unchallenged commercial capital of the nation?
Panama canal
Which was most responsible for the rapid economic growth of New York City during the 19th Century?
Rise of domestic and foreign commerce
Who was the founder or founders of Chinatown in New York?
New York City's Chinatown began in the mid-19th century. Chinese sailors who landed in New York City were denied the right to live amongst white people, and so they formed their own neighborhood. See the Related Links below for more information.
When did 19th century gang wars in New York City reach a point of critical mass?
In 19th century New York City, sectarian gang wars accelerated at a pace that was worrisome to say the least. Perhaps the most violence was in the 1850's in New York. The City's Democratic political leadership with its substantial Irish base seemed disinterested in stemming the violence. The police force was corrupt and added to the chaos.
Was the movie Gangs of New York based on true events?
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What icon was inspired by a 19th century meat packer from New York?
uncle sam
