New York City Informative Essay
Imagine a place where bright lights currently glow the streets, a city that become depended on trade to grow its riches. Known today as Amsterdam, the city is known for its international trade and transport. Today Amsterdam holds the must see Museum of Van Gogh. And to mention Amsterdam’s social life is well known. Here in Amsterdam, reefer is legal, prostitutes are common, and religion is free to be expressed. This lively city has rich history, but began with humble origins.
Amsterdam originated when fisherman built a dam between two dikes along a large inlet on the Amstel River in the late 12th century. The date isn’t exact, but it is mentioned in the earliest document in 1275. The bridge saved the town from the rain that would flood …show more content…
The earliest document from Amsterdam was dated on October 27, 1275 when Floris V issued the first toll concession. This river was important because it increased trade with Hanseatic cities in Europe. The economy depended on fish and beer. Amsterdam soon controlled a monopoly on beer, which brought great importance in early development.
By 1296 rebels seized power from Floris, and the city would again belong under the Utrecht. After the bishop died Amsterdam fell by inheritance to Willen III, henceforth falling under Holland. Amsterdam’s monopoly on beer would be taxed on trade with Hamburg by Willen III. This would create subsequent trade with cities in the Hanseatic League. Throughout the 14th and 15th century, Amsterdam acquired more and more grain and timber that increased trade. And in 1342 Willem IV awarded the “Groot Privilege” to Amsterdam. This award would strengthen the position of the city and help stability in …show more content…
Starting in Britain the industrial revolution reintroduced living. The population boomed throughout the 19th century, but in Netherlands, the industrial revolution was mostly left out and the old-fashion city remained the same. Population became smaller until later in the 19th century during World War 1. Colonial trade re-embarked another Golden Age. Faster trading routes with East Indies and German unification gave the economy a boost due to the Suez Canal. This made Amsterdam more accessible by sea when the North Sea Canal opened. Industrial technologies sparked a revival in population
Amsterdam originated when fisherman built a dam between two dikes along a large inlet on the Amstel River in the late 12th century. The date isn’t exact, but it is mentioned in the earliest document in 1275. The bridge saved the town from the rain that would flood …show more content…
The earliest document from Amsterdam was dated on October 27, 1275 when Floris V issued the first toll concession. This river was important because it increased trade with Hanseatic cities in Europe. The economy depended on fish and beer. Amsterdam soon controlled a monopoly on beer, which brought great importance in early development.
By 1296 rebels seized power from Floris, and the city would again belong under the Utrecht. After the bishop died Amsterdam fell by inheritance to Willen III, henceforth falling under Holland. Amsterdam’s monopoly on beer would be taxed on trade with Hamburg by Willen III. This would create subsequent trade with cities in the Hanseatic League. Throughout the 14th and 15th century, Amsterdam acquired more and more grain and timber that increased trade. And in 1342 Willem IV awarded the “Groot Privilege” to Amsterdam. This award would strengthen the position of the city and help stability in …show more content…
Starting in Britain the industrial revolution reintroduced living. The population boomed throughout the 19th century, but in Netherlands, the industrial revolution was mostly left out and the old-fashion city remained the same. Population became smaller until later in the 19th century during World War 1. Colonial trade re-embarked another Golden Age. Faster trading routes with East Indies and German unification gave the economy a boost due to the Suez Canal. This made Amsterdam more accessible by sea when the North Sea Canal opened. Industrial technologies sparked a revival in population