The History of New York in 12 Minutes

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[@helloxonsfan]

To answer the question in this vid, without New York, America would just be southern Canada...!!!

[@basedliberty5207]

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 😂

[@11conormcloughlin]

It’s actually pretty spot on the latitude of Albany is only slightly north of Boston. Perhaps even by less than 1 degree.

[@BXMKE]

Ikr that made me laugh, also a New Yorker. But sadly he got our history way wrong. More wrong than right. Research the 5 points, the Iroquois way of life, the Dutch purchasing Manhattan from the Manhattan tribe who were not Algonquin like New England tribes, I couldn't finish the video because of how wrong it was but at the same time I'm happy that people want to learn our history 😊

[@Foxyneedssubs]

Same I’m in NY

[@tylerperry5751]

​@11conormcloughlin it's skewed crazy.

[@ColinoDeani]

lool 8:19... yea it was a pretty "WTF" moment for me too 😆

[@christopheradams3271]

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!

[@Blaqjaqshellaq]

The other big winner from the Erie Canal was Chicago.

[@tomcarl8021]

True, and Philadelphia never forgave New York City for the Erie Canal. Philly was supposed to be the future powerhouse city. New York and Boston were already old, dirty, and unfashionable.

[@dylangtech]

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.

[@DaveSCameron]

A city created by British European people

[@julianshepherd2038]

It's like the Union but smarter and richer.

[@ColinoDeani]

It is an Awesome state.. with many awesome people.. we Lead the Way! =D

[@mrbrainbob5320]

​@@TheRedKing-it was not created by the British lol

[@simonthedigger2874]

New York is a wonderful state! Love from the South west

[@zepanda4843]

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.

[@walterbruner7433]

I live in New York State and I will not go to New York City because it is unsafe period.The politicians have destroyed our state,time to get out

[@ColinoDeani]

TLDR it all but thanks for posting... great factoids =)

[@Rhianruiz-lb7kg]

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[@iconoclastforever7065]

I believe Point 16 is wrong, I counted 6 presidents from NYS. Virginia and Ohio had more.

[@plaguemontegue1537]

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! :)

[@chris1806]

what influence does the Brits have over NY today ?

[@plaguemontegue1537]

@@chris1806 Mostly our architecture and roadways of our cities. Specifically coming from Buffalo NY much of our city has that old Britain aesthetic with certain area's. Victorian era buildings, and certain historical sights like Fort Niagara from the French and Indian war. Honestly here in Buffalo we still have the signature unspoken history of our former French colonization. We have Lafayette square, our city hall has the French fleur all over it along with other historically French aesthetic.

[@chris1806]

@@plaguemontegue1537 thanks. how do the people of NY and USA view UK, France, Europe

[@plaguemontegue1537]

@@chris1806 I can't speak on behalf of everyone, but from my general experience people in my circle see Europe in a positive light and want to move there some day mostly due to healthcare.

[@Dolvid]

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.

[@Blaqjaqshellaq]

You misspelled the South Carolina town of Charleston. (The Spelling Pedant strikes again!)

[@chase0300]

Baltimore and Washington was also swapped

[@jcshaves]

Yeah they must have it 60-70 miles south of where it actually is.

[@satanicturtle9929]

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

[@gregorybriggs9281]

Exactly, it’s where he put fort Nassau is its actual location

[@Sean__F]

Maybe he meant Kingston, state capital prior to the move to Albany?

[@LavianoTS386]

Kingston isn't even that far south

[@davidhersh2697]

​@@LavianoTS386Kingston still was NY first capital

[@still_resume]

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

[@justfadingaway]

Only because NYC wasn't based solely on one industry. Detroit was built around the auto industry, and once it started moving out of Detroit and they couldn't find other companies to fill the hole. It started to depressed. If Detroit has the financial, real estate, fashion and other industries that NYC does. It would be just as well off.

[@mrcat5508]

It has the opposite problem. Lots of studio apartments cost more then 4k a month

[@Alghi451]

Unfortunately too many blk

[@NotthefirstJnardmsadly]

Isn't Detroit in the rust belt

[@mrcat5508]

@@NotthefirstJnardmsadly yup

[@tadsklallamn8v]

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

[@destadhouder3689]

Martin Van Buren was the only American president who did not speak English as his first language.spoke Dutch as his first language, Theodore Roosevelt understood some of the Dutch language and taught songs in Dutch to his children and grandchildren

[@michaelbayer5094]

Although the English took NY from the Dutch, they never supplanted the Dutch value of tolerance and the Dutch desire to make money, values which still describe New Yorkers.

[@javiervll8077]

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.

[@chris1806]

what influence does the Brits have over NY today ?

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

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.

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Have to give Britain credit for being bloody good at this war thing. For a small island they were very good at being arrogantly punching above their weight.

[@DavidGarcia-h5l]

There are deeper concerns...

[@entropicchoice1789]

You are incorrect about the time line of the capital of New York. In 1777, Kingston NY was designated as the first capital of New York. In 1785 New York City was made the last capital under the Articles of Confederation and the first US capital under the Constitution of the United States. This is why Washington was inaugurated in the City in 1789. It wasn't until 1797 that Albany became the second (and current) capital of our state. So if you ever see a beer called Old Capital by the brewing company Keegan Ales (located in Kingston, NY), toast to our amazing state and her first capital, beautiful Kingston!

[@samshare2146]

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.

[@brianoswald6069]

A correction on this. New York City was not the capital of New York State. Kingston was the capital until it was burnt down by the British, and then moved to Albany.

[@chickenslice86]

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.

[@Bizzybang1]

You missed the fact that vikings (Leif the lucky) were the first Europeans to discover North America. But it seems like most Americans skip that part for some reason.

[@MaartenvanderVeeke]

This video is about New York, not North America as a whole. The vikings stumbled upon New-Foundland (possibly other locations, but there is no proof). They have never been in New York, so this comment is completely irrelevant for this video

[@nishasingh]

*These guys excudes such a positive energy that they trends to lift everyone's spirits ❤️📈*

[@NLJigsaw]

Proud Dutch here sending love to our North Atlantic brothers across the ocean ! ❤

[@matthewmann8969]

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.

[@baquithemonkey5330]

ColOmbians*

[@ronaldderooij1774]

You forgot the Dutch, that provided the settlement in the first place, including its constitution which the English were bound to uphold. By the way, the American declaration of independence has much to owe to the Dutch declaration of independence some 200 years earlier. I think Benjamin Franklin was to blame for that as he was an ambassador of the United States in the Netherlands (although he disliked it).

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

You forgot the most important immigrants of NY. THE DUTCH. ❌❌❌

[@jhonwask]

That was quite informative and very interesting. I'd like to see a history of the geology and geography of that area, such as how it may have looked 500 years ago, 300 years ago, etc and how humans changed the shape of the land.

[@Blaqjaqshellaq]

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.)

[@david33mtrb]

Very cool. But as a proud Ohio native, I want to share that we are second only to Virginia as the birthplace of the most presidents. VA: 8, OH: 7 (Grant, Hays, Garfield, Harrison, McKinley, Taft, and Harding) 🙂

[@Blaqjaqshellaq]

@@david33mtrb Between 1868 and 1912, every POTUS came from Ohio or New York.

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

I have that book for years in Dutch. Great book because it has the ‘Dutch view’ on the history of NY/NA. Greeting from Old Amsterdam ❌❌❌

[@LegendsOfChippylandia]

Damm i didn't know that dutch colonised new york first!! Learned something!!!

[@LegendsOfChippylandia]

I love Knowledgia😃😃

[@BrentWilkins7777]

As a New Yorker, I’ve always imagined that if the British had not conquered the Dutch, we’d probably be speaking Dutch.

[@LegendsOfChippylandia]

@@BrentWilkins7777 True

[@destadhouder3689]

@@BrentWilkins7777 probably not. The Dutch, the V.O.C. Were only interested in trade and money Look at their other former colonies like Indonesia, they don't speak Dutch

[@janschoonhoven2727]

Surinam speaks dutch.

[@dereklorenzo3533]

the placement of Albany on that map is egregious

[@taal1979]

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"

[@Vlogsaboutdogs]

I love learning from your videos!

[@ajx2956]

Love this thank you for making this!

[@Uzair_Of_Babylon465]

Great video keep it up you're doing amazing things 😁👍

[@randomNacho9]

Thanks!

[@Knowledgia]

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[@depekthegreat359]

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!!!🙏

[@deansch6089]

You're not missing much. If I had the choice of visiting Malaysia and New York, I don't even have to think. I'm on a plane to Asia.

[@depekthegreat359]

@@deansch6089 That is good of you good friend,but I have never visited any North American country in my lifetime!!!🙏

[@deansch6089]

@@depekthegreat359 I hope one day you get there. It is an amazing place. My suggestion would be to skip America's cities. That would be seeing the worst of it. Instead seek out it's wild places. Go where the people aren't, and you'll see what makes the USA shine.

[@DariaAmato-wz2xg]

The first capital of New York was Kingston NY. It was burned by the British in October 16 -18, 1776. they were trying to reclaim Dutch held territory in the mid- Hudson Valley through to upstate. As far north as Ticonderoga Thence, the Great Chain was constructed and stretched across the Hudson, with its west Bank anchor point being at the revolutionary War Army Post of West Point, NY. The NY state assembly then escaped through tunnels under the state senate house and moved to various locations for over a year. The only buildings that survived the burning of Kingston were the Old Dutch Reformed Church, the Senate house buildings, and a some private homes which were also of stone construction. Likewise, King George had awarded the territory which encompassed New York And the now New Jersey to his relative the Duke of York. Duke of York awarded the portion of the territory to his cousin, the Duke of Jersey which we now know as the state of New Jersey. I think this video needs major revamping. Oh another NY native American tribe was the Black Foot.

[@autistic_kaiser]

Upstater here. Great video about our State.

[@ambesa1]

Watching “the patriot” “ Gangs of New York “ & “The Last of the Mohicans” again. This video was very informative.

[@waltdoherty540]

When the English finally took over the Dutch area, part of the treaties allowed the Dutch to keep many of their traditions and rights.

[@elzinga87]

the Dutch traded Manhattan for Surinam. This was a good trade for the Dutch at that time due to Surinam being fruitful soil

[@joeminotto9575]

You missed a lot of important facts. Kingston was the capital before Albany. Plus you missed any mention of Philadelphia as if NY was more important to the formation of the US and not Philadelphia.

[@davidhersh2697]

You got that right

[@ArdisTravel]

Curiously, no mention was made of Kingston being New York's first state capital city 1777 not NYC.

[@valeriehartman3705]

New Angouleme was the first name, in 1529, but it's not even mentioned.

[@barbiquearea]

Before the Civil War, which introduced income taxes, property taxes and sales taxes, the ports of New York City alone brought in more taxable income than all the other ports in the country combined and constituted about one third of all federal revenues. Boston and New Orleans came in second and third place, but not even they came anywhere close to the earning power of the tariffs on imports from NYC. That was why for the longest time in US history, the head of the ports in New York was an extremely important and powerful position.

[@chris1806]

what influence does the Brits have over NY today ?

[@johnpastor369]

I like the way this man tells stories! 💯

[@thisisbossi]

Love your videos, but I couldn't help but laugh at "And then they moved their capital to Albany" with no elaboration, and Albany being located in Poughkeepsie :)

[@StoryLand3D]

enjoyed video!🤩

[@c.antoinehill100]

Nice. Can you show Pennsylvania some love?

[@flyonwall360]

As a former New Yorker I find it sad that we let our politicians ruin the economy.

[@thedudeabides3138]

Fascinating, thank you.

[@johnmcgoo8715]

You got Albany near Poughkeepsie.

[@gavinphx]

Great video

[@agenolmedina9159]

I love my home state of NY and hometown of NYC :)

[@Hoppelite]

I'm a Western New Yorker (Buffalo area), and I love NY. Most of it anyways. I've been to about 18 different states and I really think New York is the most beautiful out of all the ones I've been to. Southwest Virginia is a very close 2nd though. I just wish NYC wasn't apart of the state. It should be its own state/territory. NYC has nothing in common with 90% of the rest of New York, yet they completely dominate our state's politics and control our way of life. They'd have more control of their lives, and we'd have more control of ours. Everyone wins.

[@curtpiazza1688]

Educational informative video!

[@bavarian_mapping]

The way New Jersey was overlooked in this video makes me feel gaslit.. New Jersey is the rightful heir of New Netherlands and we should own NYC and Albany. Damn Brits partitioned our great state!

[@DarkBowserr]

fuck jersey😂

[@enwhy7810]

@@DarkBowserrcan’t beat us 🤣

[@patentexperts1675]

You put Albany near present day Kingston which I'm told was at one point the State Capital before Albany. Overall very interesting short video.

[@donglass1883]

You failed to include Kingston NY as the state’s first capital. Please edit! 😢

[@luisguzman34]

That's was freaken cool!

[@samright4661]

I just wish Americans wasn’t so divided! America is the Greatest Country on Earth.

[@mirzaahmed6589]

Who says we are divided?

[@TreyMessiah95]

You forgot to mention the stock exchange was created out of slavary lol

[@Fourtune1]

Yup

[@cjthebeesknees]

and how that system is expanded today by the exchange of hundreds of millions of birth certificates of everyday people, of every race now. The system is insidious and running as intended.

[@julianshepherd2038]

​@@cjthebeeskneeser, that isn't true nor is it like chattel slavery. Are you OK?

[@cjthebeesknees]

@@julianshepherd2038 oh but it is, if only you’d look a little deeper and took another look at what you define as chattel slavery.. slavery, of the mind.

[@brokenbridge6316]

Nice overview video

[@jamesmaskell8763]

Great video, I feel like no one outside our state knows much about us other than NYC lol. I do need to note that Albany is much further north than portrayed

[@alparslankorkmaz2964]

nice video

[@ColinoDeani]

I love my State & City.... All through American History NY State has been on the CORRECT side of History... Even when it comes to the Iraq & Civil wars. To All other New Yorkers.. i don't Know you.. but You are my Family

[@TheCalifornia-Emote]

I live in NYC so this video is my favorite

[@charlesrichards8132]

United States without New York ? One can only dream.

[@julianshepherd2038]

You can't afford it. America makes most of its big money on the coasts. The middle rural bits live off that wealth and complain the people on the coasts aren't really Americans. They all claim European ancestry.

[@charlesrichards8132]

@@julianshepherd2038 we don't want or need their money , politics , or queen theory !

[@lugnutz6353]

That was very very interesting

[@Fourtune1]

I know it would take awhile but will you do history of top 10 populous states?

[@andrewstephenson9083]

As I was watching this, the assets in these the map were looking really familiar. Then I started working on my D&D world map and was like "oh, I think that's Inkarnate"

[@Joeb12]

I didn’t know they moved Albany south more

[@Drawing_anyting]

wow very nice

[@garydaniel8096]

I like the new orange name. I might rock wit that.

[@davyg11]

When did people start saying "hey, I'm walkin' here!"?

[@dgtwo3724]

Not until "Midnight Cowboy" came out in 1969😀

[@thePsykomanteum]

The true history remains ever obscured.

[@thomasmelton699]

Please remember that New York is not New York City! There's an entire beautiful and prosperous state to appreciate and enjoy! The Adirondacks, St Lawrence seaway, Niagara Falls, and so much more.

[@davidhersh2697]

Catskills mnt, the gunk's, Hudson valley area

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

I ❤ NY (city and state).

[@yg6484]

I concur!

[@rodprops]

I'm a Black man who's almost 50 years old, born and raised in NYC, (Harlem), but never knew any of this till now.....if it's true that is.

[@michaelbayer5094]

I don't think any of statements made were incorrect, but some were incomplete and lacking nuance. The video is a 3rd grade version of history.

[@taal1979]

The Dutch origins are true. Btw Harlem is named after the Dutch city of Haarlem. It was called Nieuw-Haarlem back then. If I've piqued your interest, you might like this video. "Russell Shorto & Dutch-American Heritage Day"

[@midni9htshinobi]

Loving the video so far, but why on the map does it show Albany being so south, only a little more north than NYC? Albany is almost half way up north the state towards Montreal

[@davidhersh2697]

That were Kingston NY located The first capital of NY state

[@ZacharyC2000]

kingston is still far more north@@davidhersh2697

[@STORYSEEKER1]

Nice

[@wesimmaruwge1289]

Nice video! Although you failed mention the vast impact of the "Nutmeg" deal. 🙂👈

[@indikapriyantha6972]

Thank u sir🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@OnlyTheTruthSorry]

God bless the settlers for building what we all enjoy today.

[@javiervll8077]

I love New York City! ❤️🗽, so big thumbs up 👍🏻 for this video! Btw!, I’ve remembered the documentary that appears in GTA IV telling the history of Liberty City 😂😂😂

[@cloudcorp6733]

New York was not just handed over by the dutch, but england proposed an exchange with an island in Indonesia called run island because the island was rich in nutmeg.

[@mozamalali2906]

WHO IS PROUD TO BE PART OF THE UMMAT OF S.A.W❣🕋🕋❣🕋🕋❣🕋🕋❣💖

[@TreyMessiah95]

Can you do an History of Liberia?

[@Knowledgia]

Noted!

[@smcwr]

Very cool, I am a descendant of the 1621 Dutch immigrants.

[@requiemcollectiblesgaming]

You should explain how the natives had endless wars before Europeans showed up too. For instance how the Indians conquered the land from each other in order to defend themselves from other tribal raids and also explain the types of torture they used. Also don't forget how their complex economics allowed them to sell of their land in continuous bad deals.

[@KnowledgeKnowss]

Can you do some video about Latvia??

[@julianshepherd2038]

Quickly. In case, y'know. Putin. Also I'm sure Britain would want to fight for you. We pissed with Russia for a long time.

[@KnowledgeKnowss]

I do not live in latvia i live in USA i am just very interested in this natioj!🥲🥲@@julianshepherd2038

[@jtgd]

Thaaaanks

[@autumnmoonfire3944]

Too focused on downstate, there is a lot of history in western NY and Northern NY, the Eire Canal deserves more than a passing mention.

[@jay76ny]

I was thinking the same thing during the video. "There were natives. Now there is a canal. Now the native have reservations." About all I caught on anything much further North than Poughkeepsie. Mentioned Albany a few times, put it at Poughkeepsie on the map. Still a good video though.

[@16tanphat88]

Can you make history of Poland please 😊 Love Poland from Vietnam ❤

[@apollocobain8363]

2:42 '[ Hudson's] goal was, on behalf of the Dutch to create the beginnings of a colony.' Henry Hudson was hired to sail to the northeast. When he sailed west into the Atlantic he had effectively stolen their ship and crew. Hudson's goal was to find a way through North America to the Pacific. He sailed to Jamestown, an English settlement and then up the coast. None of this was what his Dutch investors wanted. The Hudson River became a transportation gateway to the interior of North America. The Erie Canal gets built shortly after the War of 1812 and insures that shipping from the Great Lakes need not go through Canada via the St Lawrence. In a sense Hudson is therefore successful in finding and starting a route toward the Pacific. "Dutch" is a language, not a country, but in this case refers to the VOC, a corporation bigger than Amazon or Walmart is today. A subgroup of VOC investors pursued ways to make money in the NY area and located a fortified trade post in Albany. I don't know if it fits the definition of a "colony". It came about mostly as a by product of Hudson stealing their boat for a joy ride to retrace Verrazzano's voyage to the coast of Northeast America. Hudson never returned to Amsterdam. The Netherlands never defended the Hudson Valley or Manhattan from the English and surrendered without a fight in 1664. The Netherlands took it back in 1673 and then traded it to England for Suriname.

[@SgtKFerguson]

Can’t imagine NYC being called “New Orange” 😂

[@bredsheeran2897]

This isn’t 100% accurate. The history of New York started about 500 to 300 million years ago with the formation of the Appalachian Mountains

[@patentexperts1675]

New York State was the center of the world from 1920 through 1970. A leader in manufacturing, finance, high tech, arts, entertainment, food, fashion, advertising, energy exporter and transportation - what happened?

[@micahistory]

Will there be a part two to this?

[@micahistory]

interesting video, I used to live there

[@ShiramuUltraDelta]

You said 1763. The Subtitles say 1765. A minor typo Knowledgia.

[@Knowledgia]

Oh. Wish I could've seen that

[@ShiramuUltraDelta]

@@Knowledgia No worries. It can be fixed, whenever you get the chance.

[@theslayeryt9863]

New York is the best city 🗽

[@talonyte9050]

Best narrator ever

[@elzinga87]

The Dutch traded New Amsterdam for Surinam.

[@theawesomeman9821]

You should cover the history of Texas, its a fascinating state to learn about.

[@Knowledgia]

Already did : kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2TGaH9vlquGZ5Y

[@Friendship1nmillion]

​@@Knowledgia I'm watching from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 . I could go for a while talking about what America & Australia have in common . Suffice to say it's Very sad that the African slave population was thought of to treat as equals first before the Native Americans ( American Indians ~ old fashioned term ) . ♑️✍️🇳🇴🇦🇺

[@cubanpete1290]

​@@Friendship1nmillionwtf are you talking about? Your country is still a bowel movement slave/convict colony to me. I hope your water issues cause dehydration in the whole population.

[@jamess7903]

FYI: Washington DC is roughly 45 miles south of Baltimore, yet your map seems to indicate it’s the other way around. I realize this video is about New York, however, this is a glaring inaccuracy.

[@dylanmurphy9389]

The hairstyle “Mohawk“ is called a “Mohican” in Britain. It’s interesting how Americans and us use different tribes to refer to it.