The now prevailing Congress of United States was first founded in 1785, when the Congress met under Article of Confederation in New York. This article was the first character for the United States. It cites the operations of the government and also has the authority to give an official name for a new nation.

On September 13th, 1788, New York City became the capital of the United States. This city was the first capital for United States under U. S. Constitutional Convention. Also, the first President of United States, George Washington, was appointed on April 30, 1789, at the Federal Hall on Wall Street. NYC remained the capital till 1790, after which Philadelphia was made the new capital of the United States.

With the help of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, policies and practices were implemented as a result of which New York City grew as a great economic centre. In 1825 the opening of the Erie Canal, which connected the Atlantic Ports and the Northern American’s interior agricultural markets, also acted as a great benefit for economic development.

When the Great Irish Famine hit Ireland in 1845 and 1852, many Irish immigrated to NYC. During the time of famine, the situation of the Irish was very grim, with many people suffering from starvation and diseases. So they were forced to move to New York City, and by 1850 there was one part of the city which was completely occupied by the immigrants.

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