New York City grew rapidly in the 1700s, becoming the largest city in the American colonies by 1775. It was strategically located at the mouth of the Hudson River, which allowed for easy trade and transportation. The city's population increased from about 5,000 residents in 1700 to over 25,000 in 1775, as trade and commerce flourished in the growing seaport.
New York City grew rapidly in the 1700s, becoming the largest city in the American colonies by 1775. It was strategically located at the mouth of the Hudson River, which allowed for easy trade and transportation. The city's population increased from about 5,000 residents in 1700 to over 25,000 in 1775, as trade and commerce flourished in the growing seaport.
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New York City grew rapidly in the 1700s, becoming the largest city in the American colonies by 1775. It was strategically located at the mouth of the Hudson River, which allowed for easy trade and transportation. The city's population increased from about 5,000 residents in 1700 to over 25,000 in 1775, as trade and commerce flourished in the growing seaport.
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