- The twenty years after WII (1945-1965) was a period of change and development. Write an essay in which you describe some of the changes and developments in terms of economic change, immigration, race, politics, and urban development/construction.
- In an essay, describe some of the ways in which the 1960s was such turbulent (disruptive) decade for the New York City. Be sure to discuss specific events and important individuals and organizations involved.
- NYC has gone through a great deal of change since its development as a Dutch West India Company settlement. Pick three of these time periods and write an essay in which you discuss some of the significant events, economic, political, conflicts and social changes (such as race and immigration) NYC went through historically. Here are the time periods from which to choose. 1.1624-1781. 2. 1800-1865, 3. 1865-1900, 1900-1945.
