Population
In 1892, New York’s population skyrocketed upon the opening of (hint station)
Ellis Island
What is the Great Depression? what caused it?
The Great Depression was the worst economic downturn. One main cause of the great depression is the stock market crash
Time Square served as the early site for what?
American Horse Exchange
What is the Civil War? Who were the two sides fighting, and why were they fighting?
The American Civil War was fought in the United States, between the North and the South.
The Civil War began primarily as a result of the long-standing disagreement over the enslavement of black people
What is culture?
Culture is a shared way of life by a group of people
What are Jim Crow laws, or Black Codes?
Jim Crow laws (Black Codes) were state and local laws that caused racial segregation in the South after slavery ended?
What were customers buying instead of weapons?
Cars, radios, telephones.
Mayor Rudy Giuliani announced what Times Square redevelopment project to help create a family-friendly area
Disney stores
What is The Harlem Renaissance?
The Harlem Renaissance the period is considered a golden age in African American culture
Where is Ellis Island and what was the purpose?
It is located in New York and New Jersey. It is an immigration station
What is the Great Migration? Who migrated to where and why?
the Great Migration was the desire of black Southerners to escape segregation or Jim Crow Laws. They moved North.
Americans were saving less and spending more. What new invention caused Americans to spend more money?
Credit cards
How did Billboards change in Time Square?
new & innovative digital billboards
What is a major environmental benefit for riding a Citibike?
It helps limit the release of carbon dioxide and other global-warming gases.
What is the stock market?
The stock market is where investors buy and sell shares in public companies
Where was the most popular destination for African American families during the Great Migration?
Harlem, New York.
What happened to banks when too many people decided to withdraw their money at the same time
The banks went bankrupt! And people lost their lives savings
How much did it cost to take the subway during the 1900s.
people paid a nickel each to use the new transport system
what is Culture Diffusion?
the spread of cultural traits from one society to another.
What does "diverse" mean?
very different
Why did people immigrate to New York during the 1800s? (Ellis Island)
People left their homes because of war, drought, poverty, religious persecution, in hopes for freedom and better opportunities in the US
What happened when crime was at an all-time high?
Tourism was at an all-time low
Approximately, how much does an annual Citi Bike membership cost?
=$170
What happened after the stock market crash?
Factories and other businesses slowed down production and began firing employees, not working, poor.
What does Proximity mean?
Proximity- how close you are, near.