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    History of New York City (1784–1854) - Wikipedia

    • The history of New York City (1784–1854) started with the creation of the city as the capital of the United States under the Congress of the Confederation from January 11, 1785, to Autumn 1788, and then under the United States Constitution from its ratification in 1789 until moving to Philadelphia in 1790. The city grew as an economic center with the openin… See more

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    With the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783 and the resulting withdrawal of British troops from the city, the Congress of the Confederation moved to Federal Hall on Wall Street in 1785. The first government of the United States, … See more

    Population growth and economic leadership

    New York remained a cosmopolitan enclave within America. The new French consul gave a report in 1810:
    "its inhabitants, who are for the most part foreigners and made up of every nation except Am… See more

    Rise of the immigrant city

    The city and its nearby suburbs grew rapidly for several reasons. The natural harbor at the base of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the New Jersey ports at Newark and Elizabeth provided almost unlimited capacity fo… See more

    Why was New York City important in 1828?
    Its foundational role in 1828 was key in placing New York City at the forefront of the United States' economic and technological evolution, cementing the city's reputation as a hub of innovation and progress.
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