This city was the site of Nathan Hale's execution.
In one of this city's rivers, the General Slocum caught fire, killing over 1,000 members of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. While in this city, Lieutenant-Governor Francis Nicholson was overthrown by the German-born militia leader Jacob Leisler. In 1863, rioters angry at the draft killed many of this city's blacks. This city was the site of Nathan Hale's execution. This city was the home of Tammany Hall, as well as the site of the Zenger trial. For 10 points, name this city, which, as capital of New Netherland, was called New Amsterdam.
In one of this city's rivers, the General Slocum caught fire, killing over 1,000 members of St. Mark's Lutheran Church.
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