In the years immediately following the American Revolutionary War, New York City cemented its place in the emerging country, acting as the capitol of the newly-formed United States of America from 1783-1790 and hosting the inauguration of the its first president, George Washington. This and other events from the formative century are examined in this book, which uses primary source illustrations and engaging, authentic text to explore daily life throughout the turbulent 1700s. Supports New York City's Grade 2 social studies standard for Unit 2: New York City Over Time 1.1a, 1.2a, 1.3a, 1.3b, 1.4b, 3.1a, 3.1d, 3.1e, 4.1c, 4.1d, 4.1e.