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{{Infobox settlement|name=New Amsterdam|official_name=City and Municipality of New Amsterdam|native_name=Nieuw Amsterdam|image_map=New Amsterdam 1.png|named_for=[[Amsterdam]]|established_title1=First settlement|established_date1=1624}} |
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{{Infobox country|demonym=Knickerbocker|today=[[New Netherland]]|common_name=New Amsterdam, De oude stad, de moederstad, het land van kanalen|conventional_long_name=Free City and Municipality of New Amsterdam|image_map=New Amsterdam 1.png|admin_center=Het stadskwartier|coordinates=40° N, 74° W|official_languages=[[Amerikaens]]|government_type=Municipal council|native_name=Nieuw Amsterdam|established=1624|common_languages=[[Amerikaens]] </br> French </br> English </br> Spanish </br> Arabic </br> Cantonese </br> Yiddish}} |
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'''New Amsterdam''' ([[Amerikaens]]: ''Nieuw Amsterdam'', Lenappi: ''Mannahata''), abbreviated as '''NAMS''', affectionately nicknamed '''Knickerbock''', and often going by the moniker '''the Green City''' (''De Grüne Metropöl''), is the capital and largest city of [[New Netherland]]. One of the oldest cities in America, it is considered as a pre-eminent world city. It is recognised as a cultural melting pot, incorporating traits derieved from its large Dutch, Palatine, French, Arab, and African populations. Organisations such as [[Jonkman Enterprises|Jonkman Corporation]] and the [[Organisatie der verenigde landen|OVL]] are headquartered in the city. New Amsterdam is a hub of fashion, philosophy, music, and cuisine. |
'''New Amsterdam''' ([[Amerikaens]]: ''Nieuw Amsterdam'', Lenappi: ''Mannahata''), abbreviated as '''NAMS''', affectionately nicknamed '''Knickerbock''', and often going by the moniker '''the Green City''' (''De Grüne Metropöl''), is the capital and largest city of [[New Netherland]]. One of the oldest cities in America, it is considered as a pre-eminent world city. It is recognised as a cultural melting pot, incorporating traits derieved from its large Dutch, Palatine, French, Arab, and African populations. Organisations such as [[Jonkman Enterprises|Jonkman Corporation]] and the [[Organisatie der verenigde landen|OVL]] are headquartered in the city. New Amsterdam is a financial hub as well as one of fashion, philosophy, music, and cuisine. |
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It was founded by the West India Company in 1624 and became a municipal city in 1656. It defended itself against British aggression in the [[History of New Netherland#2nd Anglo-Dutch War (1664)|War of 1664]]. In the 18th century, the [[patroonship system]] produced the city's characteristic gentry. Immigration expanded the population rapidly. In the 1790s, [[History of New Netherland#New Netherland Independence (1795-1796)|civil and foreign conflict]] brought independence. During the [[History of New Netherland#The First Stadtholders|First Statholderate]], the city underwent land reclamation projects, urbanisation, and economic reform. After the [[History of New Netherland#The Second Patroon Constitution (1870-1903)|Constitution of 1870]], political instability plagued New Amsterdam until the [[History of New Netherland#The New Netherland Republican Revolution (1903)|Republican Revolution]], when democracy allowed the city to enter a new era of prosperity. Knickerbockers (New Amsterdam's denizens) were instrumental in civil rights reform in the 1910s and suffered during the [[European Economic Crisis|Great Economic Crisis]]. |
It was founded by the West India Company in 1624 and became a municipal city in 1656. It defended itself against British aggression in the [[History of New Netherland#2nd Anglo-Dutch War (1664)|War of 1664]]. In the 18th century, the [[patroonship system]] produced the city's characteristic gentry. Immigration expanded the population rapidly. In the 1790s, [[History of New Netherland#New Netherland Independence (1795-1796)|civil and foreign conflict]] brought independence. During the [[History of New Netherland#The First Stadtholders|First Statholderate]], the city underwent land reclamation projects, urbanisation, and economic reform. After the [[History of New Netherland#The Second Patroon Constitution (1870-1903)|Constitution of 1870]], political instability plagued New Amsterdam until the [[History of New Netherland#The New Netherland Republican Revolution (1903)|Republican Revolution]], when democracy allowed the city to enter a new era of prosperity. Knickerbockers (New Amsterdam's denizens) were instrumental in civil rights reform in the 1910s and suffered during the [[European Economic Crisis|Great Economic Crisis]]. |
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== Etymology == |
== Etymology == |
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The city was named after the Dutch capital [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amsterdam Amsterdam]. It was previously |
The city was named after the Dutch capital [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amsterdam Amsterdam]. It was previously dubbed New Angoulême by Estoban Gomez before being dubbed New Amsterdam by the first Dutch colonists around 1614. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Latest revision as of 12:46, 16 October 2022
New Amsterdam
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| City and Municipality of New Amsterdam | |
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| Named for | Amsterdam |
New Amsterdam (Amerikaens: Nieuw Amsterdam, Lenappi: Mannahata), abbreviated as NAMS, affectionately nicknamed Knickerbock, and often going by the moniker the Green City (De Grüne Metropöl), is the capital and largest city of New Netherland. One of the oldest cities in America, it is considered as a pre-eminent world city. It is recognised as a cultural melting pot, incorporating traits derieved from its large Dutch, Palatine, French, Arab, and African populations. Organisations such as Jonkman Corporation and the OVL are headquartered in the city. New Amsterdam is a financial hub as well as one of fashion, philosophy, music, and cuisine.
It was founded by the West India Company in 1624 and became a municipal city in 1656. It defended itself against British aggression in the War of 1664. In the 18th century, the patroonship system produced the city's characteristic gentry. Immigration expanded the population rapidly. In the 1790s, civil and foreign conflict brought independence. During the First Statholderate, the city underwent land reclamation projects, urbanisation, and economic reform. After the Constitution of 1870, political instability plagued New Amsterdam until the Republican Revolution, when democracy allowed the city to enter a new era of prosperity. Knickerbockers (New Amsterdam's denizens) were instrumental in civil rights reform in the 1910s and suffered during the Great Economic Crisis.
Etymology
The city was named after the Dutch capital Amsterdam. It was previously dubbed New Angoulême by Estoban Gomez before being dubbed New Amsterdam by the first Dutch colonists around 1614.
History
Premodern history
Antebellum period (1614-1667)
De Patrön Eeuw (1667-1796)
First Statholderate (1796-1870)
The Herÿkyng (1870-1903)
Haerstian period (1903-1911)
Folks' Tenure (1911-1931)
Government relocation to Northpoint, Staeten Eiland
