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This book, featuring the latest in scholarly research, shows how the onset of the Industrial Revolution transformed New York State into a center for industry and economy. • The text shows that New York State industries are varied and have changed over time. • This book addresses many of the local businessmen, inventors, engineers, and architects helped New York grow and prosper. • Primary source documents and photographs support biographies...
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Based on the most up-to-date research, this book explores the many unique geographical qualities and resources that have helped make New York State a leader in business and industry. • This fascinating book traces the history of the state's economy-from the Native Americans, to the colonial occupation by the Dutch, to the development of factories and infrastructure that make New York the flourishing hub it is today. • This helpful resource features...
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Using the most recent research, this volume examines how New York's history and culture were influenced by its complex past as a part of a Dutch colony known as New Netherland. • Provides a detailed history of New York while it was under Dutch control and explores the lasting influence of New York's Dutch heritage. • Includes important people involved in shaping New Netherland, including Adriaen Block, Petrus Stuyvesant, and others. • The book...
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This fascinating book, based on current research, scrutinizes the Erie Canal and the pivotal role it played in shaping the economic, geographic, and political growth of New York State. • Explores the planning, building, and success of this historic canal. Demonstrates how existing towns expanded and new towns grew along the canal. • The text provides students with a hands-on look at how the canal was built, the impact it had on commerce, how people...
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Written to address the latest in scholarly research, this volume focuses on the many important people and events in New York's history that have helped democracy grow. • Examines key events that helped strengthen democracy in New York State and around the country. • Highlights the ways different groups fought for equal rights in the state. • Photographs, primary sources, and maps enhance readers' understanding of this essential topic.
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Before New York was a state full of prosperous cities connected by roads, canals, and trains, it was an uncharted land untouched by explorers. This exciting volume delves into the journeys of the first intrepid travelers who sailed across the ocean to settle and develop the Empire State. Featured explorers include Henry Hudson, Jacques Cartier, Samuel de Champlain, and Giovanni da Verrazano. Also included are valuable primary source documents and...
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Founded on the most up-to-date research on New York State history, this volume addresses the diverse peoples and cultures who call New York home. • From the first Native Americans to the immigrants of today, this book delves into the history of immigration in New York State and the different cultures that have helped shape the state. • Thoughtful text is supplemented by primary source documents and photographs that show New York in the past and...
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Uniquely presented here, and in line with the most recent research on the subject, is the New York experience of the American Revolution. • Readers learn about the early stirrings of dissatisfaction with British rule, and how this conflict escalated into the development of a new country. New York was the site of several important battles and many New Yorkers were major contributors in the war effort. • This volume contains maps, paintings, and...
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Adhering to the most current research, this book shows the years after the American Revolution when New York underwent a period of growth. • This engaging book provides information on the events that made New York such an invaluable part of the United States. • Discusses many influential writers, inventors, and leaders who provided valuable contributions to the growing state and newly formed country. • Text is supported by primary sources and...
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This fact-filled volume, which reflects the most current scholarship, examines the history of New York State s government structure from its earliest roots to contemporary leaders. Topics addressed include early native governments and leadership, an explanation of the separation of powers, levels of state and national government, and what it means to be a good citizen. Includes the biographic information for notable New York State leaders. The...