The History of New York in 12 Minutes

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As somebody from New York, this video was done very well! I couldn’t stop looking at how far south Albany was depicted compared to its actual location though 😂

I really enjoyed this video! Two things about the state I'd love to see covered in a part 2 or a future video: (1) The Erie Canal - this was arguably a more important piece of infrastructure for the United States than the Panama Canal, and was responsible not only for developing the western part of the state, but basically the entire Midwest. The canal was a big part of why NYC was so wealthy... it was a gateway to the interior. Without it, you can't get ships from the Atlantic into Lake Erie and beyond... you'd hit Niagara Falls between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. The canal got around that issue. Speaking of... (2) New York State contains the oldest state park in the country... Niagara Falls State Park!

Some interesting NY notes 1. NYC boroughs such as the Bronx and Queens are some of the most culturally diverse regions in the world 2. NYC and it’s boroughs are some of the most densely populated areas and some of the most expensive areas to live on the world 3. NYC is an international hub of the world economy. Hosting giant international corporations and their headquarters. Almost all of the finically exchanges between countries pass through NYC 4. New York State has a lot of infrastructure options with highways, railways, canalways, and airports. Most second, third, etc. generation New Yorkers have family all across New York State from Buffalo to Yonkers that over time have spread all across the state 5. The migration of people across the state are very similar. With most of the settlers first being Dutch and British. Then overtime in the 19th century tons of German, Irish, Chinese, and West African migrants moved to New York. In the 20th and 21st century tons of immigrants from all over such as Southern Europeans, Jews, Eastern European, West Asian, Muslim, Western Africans, Eastern Africans Souther Africans, Caribbean, Central Americans, and Souther Americans have had an influx of migration in search of industrial or financial jobs. From Syracuse to Westchester you’ll find the same ethnic makeup. As these groups have all fled, left, or forced to leave their lands for hope of a better life in NY. 6. In more recent times New York is one of the most corrupt states. From the politician, to the mafia, to stock brokers, to unions. New York has a history of corrupt entities. 7. A lot of innovation occurred in New York and many major industries first started in New York. From air conditioners, to pizza, credit cards, bloody Mary’s and toilet paper all of these items were invented or created in NY 8. The Iroquois Confederacy in Upstate New York was a model for the founding fathers on how to govern the new 12 colonies 9. Niagara Falls is split between Canada and NY 10. Grand Island by the Niagara Falls tried to become a homeland for Jews but those plans never went in fruition. 11. The only successful Irish battle was the Fenian raids in Buffalo. When Irish Immigrants attacked British Canada in the name of Ireland. 12. New York State used to be the most populated U.S state. However in recent times New York’s population had been decreasing as more people are moving to states such as Florida, North Carolina, Texas, and Arizona. And NYs population has slowed down 13. Offshoring jobs hurt a lot of NY and the state hasn’t fully recovered. However NYC is the least affected city in NY as it has a very diverse portfolio of jobs 14. The UN is headquartered in NYC 15. Upstate Cities like Buffalo and Rochester to certain degrees get a lot of snow in the winter from the Great Lakes 16. New York State host the record for the most Presidents being born in the state. 17. Even though New York’s geography is very diverse NYS is very similar. Having tons of diverse cities with plenty of pretty downtowns, segregated neighborhoods, and wealthy suburbs. 18. Linguistically NYC and surrounding suburbs have one of the strongest English non-rhotic Accents 19. New York once claimed the state of Vermont however Vermont got its independence and would later become a state 20. New York’s economy used to be very reliant of the fur trade to North America. However overtime New York’s economy has diversified. With NYC being a major retail, financial, and luxury based economy. While Upstate New York is very retail, agricultural, and industrial oriented economy. 21. Some of the most famous shows in the world are set in New York City such as Seinfeld and Friends.

Nice overview. I couldn't help but notice that the map showed Albany as being a little north of NYC. In reality it is almost halfway up the easterly side of the state.

New York is such a fascinating place with a very diverse geography and culture. I sometimes even compare it to a smaller version of the Union itself. From vast fields to moutains, to multiethnic cities. From rust belt factories to religious sanctuaries. Amish and Evsngelicals in the countryside to Catholics in the cities. I do enjoy my state.

Albany was put too far south on the maps on New York. It is more similar in latitude to Syracuse

Dutch was a stable prestige language used by the old money bourgeoisie in NYC until WW1

New York managed not to end up like Detroit, it even managed to become even more prosperous, truly a remarkable city!

As a curiosity, in the Metropolitan Museum of New York 🗽 is the choir screen from the Cathedral of my city (Valladolid, Spain 🇪🇸). In 1929, the religious of the Cathedral of Valladolid authorized the sale to the representative of William Randolph Hearst in Spain. The choir screen remained forgotten in a warehouse until the Hearst Foundation gave it to the Metropolitan Museum in 1956 and in 1957 it was permanently installed in the museum.

11:03. I live in Maryland, and I’m pretty sure Washington lies south of Baltimore. You have it up where Wilmington and Philadelphia should be.

Great video! I would just like to point out that the map makes it seem like the mountains stop right before a New York and New Jersey when in fact, upstate New York is quite mountainous.

A good book on New York's Dutch origins is Russell Shorto's THE ISLAND AT THE CENTER OF THE WORLD. Did you know that for almost half the time between 1881 and 1945, the USA had a president from New York state? (Arthur, Cleveland and the two Roosevelts.)

Much love for our New York city brothers and sisters from here in Buffalo, NY! You are loved and appreciated and always welcome to enjoy the beautiful Lake Erie with us. My family moved here from Germany during the democratic revolutions of 1860 and from Poland during the Cold War. The place has seen its good times and its bad but in recent years we have begun to grow our population again. Much of it due to people from NYC and California moving up here. I appreciate them a lot because they embrace the laid back culture, history, and beauty of the area many seem to forget. Plus a lot of my close friends have moved here from NYC. So please, come on up crack open a bear, dip your feet in the sand and lets root on the Bills together! :)

Great video. I have something to add. I found a video about the connection between New York (USA) and the Netherlands. Its "Russell Shorto & Dutch-American Heritage Day"

Yeah places in The New York State like New York City, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, Buffalo, Albanny, And Westchester have true intrigue amazing how NYC in specifics had such a influx and coming of many Immigrants such a hub of British, Irish, French, Belgians, Italians, Greeks, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Russians, Chinese, Japanese, South Koreans, Arabs, Turks, Kurds, Persians, Armenians, Jews, Isralies, Assyrians, Ethiopians, Eritreans, Nigerians, Ghanians, Jamaicans, Haitians, Bermudians, Bahamians, Indians, Pakistanis, Bengalis, Sri Lankans, Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, And Columbians yeah.

I love learning from your videos!

Love this thank you for making this!

Wow!!!This is an extremely so factual video regarding the history of New York and I would wish to visit there once in my lifetime despite I am being born and bred in Malaysia,good friends!!!🙏

Been a NYer for over 45 years. Still have the home there but TX is now my primary residence. TX is also a state with a long and influential history...one that is going to be more so in the coming years/decades. If you haven't already, consider doing a similar overview of the history of TX.