New York
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Why should you live in New York?
Instead of asking yourself "Why should I live in New York?", you should be asking yourself, "Why shouldn't I?" New York is the perfect place to live. This is the land of opportunity!
SPOILER: New York is a global city, meaning there is something here for everyone!
Brief History of New York
Important events of New York
Unique, New York!
Although this may just be a tongue twister, there are many unique facts about New York that made it the state is it today!
New York wasn't always called New York. For a while, this colony was called "New Amsterdam" because it was under Dutch rule. However, when the English gained power of "New Amsterdam" the colony was renamed to "New York" in honor of the Duke of York!
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Physical Geography and Econominc Development of New York
Religion and Colonial Government in New York
New York wasn't run by a specific religion. This gave a lot of religious freedom to the people of New York.
Because New York was under English rule, the government reflected that of England. New York's government was that of a Royal Colony.