Williamsburg, New York.

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The paper looks specifically at the neighborhood of Williamsburg, New York, and analyzes it throughout its history and current make-up. In two separate sections, the paper looks at both the events which led to the creation of the town and the events which are likely to shape its future. The conclusion is that Williamsburg is a community which has altered drastically over the years, and it is likely to continue this trend in the future.

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"Williamsburg was founded in 1810, and named after its surveyor, Colonel Williams. Prior to this founding, however, Williamsburg was a small farming society. One noteworthy fact about Williamsburg is that it had "the highest number of slaves per capita in New York until the abolition of slavery in 1827" (Social History). Data such as this can only suggest that this community was a very wealthy one, as the highest amount of slaves (as personal possessions) can indicate. From the time of its founding, to the middle of the nineteenth century, Williamsburg was a popular area which invited a wealthy crowd. Indeed, by 1850, the village of Williamsburg had a population of 40,000, as compared to only 1,000 in 1827 (Social History). This is likely due to its proximity to the primary New York area at the time. This high and elite population was short-lived, though, as less than a century later..."

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