Since the birth of America, New York City has stood at the forefront of the nation’s commercial and social stratosphere, serving as a key center for commerce, freedom and cultural expression. Situated at the center of the Hudson River and Atlantic Ocean, New York City has, since its inception as our nation’s first capital in 1788, been a heavily trafficked area, ripe with a systematic influx of commerce and an unprecedented level of immigration. The environmental location of New York, most notably it’s easily accessible ports and large coastal positioning, has been extremely conducive to the rapid economic and social progression that has made New York the larger than life, bustling city that it is. America’s ideological
Some forty theaters are immersed in a sea of light from the theaters' neon signs, each advertising the latest performances; keeping the Broadway myths alive. In the early years, Broadway began as a leader in the retail sector. The commercial draw is what really sparked growth in the area. The retail venues that lined the street attracted affluent patrons and created a centralized cultural environment over time. It is because of the retail area that Broadway really took off in the early 1900's.However, Broadway theaters were not always located in Manhattan.
The Gilded Age in the United States saw unprecedented wealth being amassed. It coincided with the Industrial Revolution that brought about such innovations and technology as the telephone, growth of machine tools, the broad use of iron in construction, and assembly lines that allowed industrialists to increase production and reduce costs. Great wealth lead to increased leisure time and the rise of grand resort hotels throughout the United States. Railroad developments were key to both the Gilded Age and Industrial Revolution. Their magnates grew wealthy as they opened up the country and created grand resort hotels.
In addition, both cities are "big" on sports; representing New York City's baseball teams are the New York Mets, and the well-known New York Yankees. The basketball team is the Knicks, and last but not least the football teams are the Giants the Jets. Representing Los Angeles baseball teams are the Dodgers, for basketball it is the Lakers, and for football it is the Raiders. In the world of sports these two cities are considered "big markets" meaning they have a very large fan base. Both cities have lots of money to spend of their superstars; therefore they both have successful franchises each with their share of championships.
The London Docklands is located in east London; it makes up part of the boroughs of Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Newham and Greenwich. Originally, the docks were part of the Port of London and at one time the world’s largest port. The Port of London has been central to the economy of London since the founding of the city in the 1st century and was a major contributor to the growth and success of the city. In the 18th and 19th centuries it was the busiest port in the World, with wharves extending continuously along the Thames for 11 miles, and over 1,500 cranes handling 60,000 ships per year. The London docklands was mainly important for trade and commercial use.
Ellis Island- Island in New York Harbor that served as an immigration station for millions of immigrants arriving to the United States. Nativism- belief that native-born white Americans are superior to newcomers. skyscrapers- a very tall building found in most cities. Frederick Law Olmsted- an American journalist, social critic, public administrator, and landscape designer. Tenements- residential housing for multiple people, popular in cities during the industrial revolution.
The Importance of Property in the Great Gatsby Jianan Xia Prof. Ackerman 999230256 ENG250 March 13, 2013 The 1920’s are certainly one of the most popular time periods when it comes to American history and it is because of various reasons which pertain to a person’s desires and ambitions. It was a time of great excitement, with the music and parties all supported by an almost unprecedented rise in wealth and prosperity in the country. All of this was made possible by the prohibition, which served as the catalyst for the growth and also became a source of thrill and excitement for the many that still consumed the illegal substance. It was a time where people could acquire opulent wealth at the cost of becoming criminals and in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, this process’s effects on the individual and society is made clear. The running theme of the novel is that the prosperity and wealth of the 1920s in the United States decayed the notion of the “American Dream” and replaced its traditional values of the pursuit of happiness and liberty with relaxed social norms and materialism.
How Accurate is it to Call 1920’s USA ‘The Roaring Twenties’ The Roaring Twenties was an era of great economic growth in the USA. Just after WW1 had just ended, America was a time of fun, escapade, excitement and enthusiasm. New inventions were flooding into the country such as automobiles and refrigerators. Spending was to an all time high as people were buying the new fashion trends, going to see their favourite actors at the theatre or even to go see their favourite sporting heroes. People were enjoying life as these new changes gave the USA a major jump in its economy in this short period.
From Averardo de’ Medici came Giovanni di Bicci, the man responsible for the family’s wealth and prosperity. Giovanni di Bicci built up one of the greatest fortunes in Florence and created the Medici Bank in 1397. As a result, he
Claim: During the 1600's, tobacco was so popular that it was frequently used as money! Tobacco was literally "as good as gold!" a. Support: In 1760, Pierre Lorillard establishes a company in New York City to process tobacco, cigars, and snuff. Today, P. Lorillard is the oldest tobacco company in the U.S. (History Books) b.