New York
Definition
One of the 13 original colonies, New York was named after the Duke of York when English took control from Dutch in 1664. It played a significant role in early American history, particularly during the Revolutionary War.
Analogy
Think of New York as a popular kid in school who everyone wants to be friends with because they're always at the center of important events. Just like this popular kid, New York was often at the heart of major historical events.
Related terms
Dutch West India Company: A chartered company (meaning it was granted trading rights by government) of Dutch merchants. This group originally controlled New York when it was still known as "New Amsterdam."
American Revolution: The conflict between Great Britain and thirteen North American colonies, which had declared themselves the independent United States of America. Key battles were fought in New York state.
Federalist Papers: A series of essays written to convince people to ratify the Constitution. Many were published in New York newspapers.
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- Who was the leader of the Stalwarts, a faction within the Republican party that capitalized on the patronage system in New York during the Gilded Age?
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