This module discusses the role of benevolent societies and Presbyterianism in addressing the needs of the "dangerous classes" during the 19th century in New York City.
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This module explores the duality of New York City as both a real and imagined space. It examines how social history reshapes our understanding of the cityâs identity over time.
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This module focuses on the establishment of a Dutch colonial commercial base in New York City. It highlights the displacement of the Lenape Native Americans and the early economic foundations.
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This module examines the myths and realities surrounding the narrative of diversity and tolerance in 17th century New York City as it evolved into a commercial capital.
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This module explores the relationship between the English sweet tooth and the New York slave trade from 1690 to 1725, focusing on social inequality and elite competition for power.
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This module discusses the origins of Homeland Security in New York City, focusing on the Zenger Affair and the "Negro Riot of 1741." It examines political and social implications of these events.
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This module examines life in pre-Revolutionary New York, focusing on the experiences of the poor and the affluent. It highlights the emerging social changes and the costs associated with social relief.
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This module discusses the nature of the American Revolution as it unfolded in New York City, focusing on both loyalist and patriot perspectives and the social dynamics at play.
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This module explores the transformative factors in New York City during the early 19th century, arguing that technological advancements and entrepreneurship played a more significant role than the War of 1812.
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This module investigates the fears and challenges faced by urban residents in New York City, such as disease, fire, and the conditions of urban squalor, as well as municipal responses.
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This module examines the historical significance of the "Stonecutters Riot of 1834," analyzing the implications of naming and the enduring connections between past and present events in New York City.
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This module discusses the role of benevolent societies and Presbyterianism in addressing the needs of the "dangerous classes" during the 19th century in New York City.
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This module delves into the experiences of African Americans in antebellum New York, focusing on their struggles for freedom and the abolitionist movement's rise in the city.
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This module examines the Draft Riot of 1863, focusing on how Irish whiteness and industrialization shaped the events and how media narratives have historically altered perceptions.
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This module discusses the push and pull factors that influenced new immigrants to New York City and examines how racism has been commodified in various social contexts.
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This module examines the industrialization of everyday life and labor in New York City, discussing the journey towards the Eight Hour Day and key events such as the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire.
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This module explores the conservative reform movements led by the New York bourgeoisie during the Gilded Age, analyzing their influence on economic, political, and cultural institutions.
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This module discusses the evolution of transit systems in New York City between 1830 to 1950, highlighting issues such as corruption, public health, and urban development.
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This module investigates the cultural transformations in Greenwich Village and Harlem from 1900 to 1930, highlighting their roles as alternative New Yorks and centers of social change.
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This module discusses the Progressive Reform era, highlighting how middle-class reformers, referred to as "Bobos," worked to empower the marginalized and improve urban living conditions.
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This module explores the transformations in New York City during the New Deal era, focusing on the social and economic reforms that aimed to create a more equitable society.
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This module discusses the social and political landscape of New York City during the Cold War, focusing on challenges related to labor movements and economic shifts.
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This module explores the geographical shifts in race, poverty, and settlement patterns in New York City during the 1950s, discussing suburbanization and its socio-economic impacts.
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This module discusses the struggle for social justice in the 1960s, focusing on the roles of various movements, including civil rights, youth mobilization, and community control of schools.
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This module investigates the backlash against social movements in New York City, analyzing spatial and ethnic political realignments and their impact on urban dynamics.
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This module examines the multicultural landscape of New York City at the end of the 20th century, highlighting the diversity and vibrancy of its communities.
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This module discusses the rise of neoliberal policies in New York City, analyzing their impact on urban development, social services, and community dynamics.
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