Starting in 1870, how would you ensure that by 2000 New York City is seen as OTL perceives New Jersey, and that New Jersey/Newark/Elizabeth is a thriving metropolis?
The problem is that NYC is a city. New Jersey is a state. Now if you meant to switch New York state and New Jersey, it might be more doable. New Jersey isn't really that bad. Sure, it's kind of dirty, but I have some family down there
It's fine, everyone makes mistakes. I think that if the British used Jersey City as a port instead, it may have become the "New York City" or this worldI meant Jersey City. *Headdesk*
The problem is that NYC is a city. New Jersey is a state. Now if you meant to switch New York state and New Jersey, it might be more doable. New Jersey isn't really that bad. Sure, it's kind of dirty, but I have some family down there