Munsees and NYC
Who were the Munsees?
The first inhabitants of New York.
Historians believe Henry Hudson was born in _____.
1565
Why did the Europeans want a faster route to the far east?
to get spices quicker
What is an immigrant?
a person who leaves one country to live in another
a very tall building
skyscraper
What did the Munsees name Manhattan?
Manahatta
Hudson was looking for _________.
a faster route to Asia
Henry Hudson claimed the land of New York City for the ________.
Dutch
Why did immigrants come to New York City?
They wanted to find jobs.
Businesses needed workers.
They wanted a better life.
- using science to make things work better -
technology
Who were the inhabitants of New York City before Henry Hudson claimed it for the Dutch?
The Munsees -Native Americans
He is famous for discovering ________
the Hudson River
Who was Peter Stuyvesant?
A Dutch leader who helped to clean up New Amsterdam
How did technology and electricity help to change NYC?
Technology allowed people to build skyscrapers, or really tall buildings
People learned how to build strong steel bars to hold the buildings up.
People learned how to make elevators to travel to high floors.
the sharing of ideas and information
communication :
What did the British name New Amsterdam after they took over?
New York
On his third voyage he sailed to _______.
New World - America
Who was Juan Rodriguez?
New York City's first immigrant from the Dominican Republic
a person who leaves one country to live in another
Immigrant
travels to find new things and places
Explorer