New York

By Kimbriaaa
  • Aug 16, 1524

    1524

    France sailed to New York harbor.

  • 1624

    New Amsterdam was established

  • 1626

    First African slaves arrive from Angola

  • 1664

    British takeover new Amsterdam and rename it New York

  • 1699

    The Dutch walls is torn down to make houses - Wall Street

  • 1700

    Over 500 people died of yellow fever.

  • 1776

    George Washington arrives in New York to proctect the city.

  • 1783

    Washington reclaims New York

  • 1799

    An emancipation act was passed.

  • 1824

    The abolition of slavery .

  • 1831

    The first railroad was built.

  • 1905

    New York Giants win world series.

  • 1913

    Grand Central open its doors for the first time

  • 1990

    Subway system begins