Seal of New York City

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/seal-of-new-york-city

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?New York City, New York, United States
2. What is the original name?New Amsterdam (during Dutch colonial period)
3. When did the seal first appear?The first seal was made in 1654 when the town was called New Amsterdam. It has changed many times since then.
4. Why does the seal change over time?The seal changes to match the city’s history and politics. When the city was ruled by the Dutch, the British, and later the United States, each new rule brought a new design.

Corporate Insignia: An official symbol used by a corporation or government entity to identify itself and its authority.
Administrative Code: A collection of laws and regulations that govern the administration of a city or other jurisdiction.
Custodian: An individual or entity legally responsible for the safekeeping and proper use of an important item or property.
Heraldry: The study and design of coats of arms and other heraldic symbols, often used in official seals.