Geography New York Flashcards
What is the significance of Ellis Island in New York’s history?
Ellis Island was the registration point for 50 million immigrants to the USA during the 20th century.
What was New York’s population in 1800 and how much did it grow by 1860?
In 1800, New York’s population was 60,000, which exploded to 860,000 by 1860.
What industries grew around New York’s deep harbour?
Industries such as clothing and food grew around the harbour.
What were ethnic enclaves in New York?
Ethnic enclaves were unique communities formed by migrants of similar origin, leading to districts like ‘Little Italy’.
What transportation developments facilitated suburbanisation in New York?
The extensive subway and rail system expanded after the first underground line opened in 1900, allowing people to travel to the Bronx, Brooklyn, or Queens.
What is ‘white flight’ in the context of New York’s population changes?
‘White flight’ refers to the movement of white second-generation migrants out of the city, leaving behind poorer migrant communities.
What were the economic effects of suburbanisation on New York between 1950 and 1980?
New York lost 12% of its population, leading to decreased income from business and sales taxation and increased welfare demands.
What are the three changes that attracted people back to New York since 1980?
- The knowledge economy created employment in the city. 2. Closure of docks and industries created space for regeneration. 3. Increased safety due to ‘zero tolerance’ policies towards crime.
What does regeneration mean in the context of urban areas?
Regeneration means re-developing former industrial areas or housing to improve them.
What are brownfield sites?
Brownfield sites are former industrial areas that have been repurposed for new developments.
