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History of the Bronx

The Bronx is a place where lots of people live in New York City. A long time ago, it was mostly farms and big houses where rich people lived. But soon lots of people started moving there, especially people who came from other countries like Europe and the Caribbean.

During the 1900s, the Bronx became a very popular place to live. Lots of new buildings were built and the streets and subways were improved. Baseball was also really popular in the Bronx and many people loved to watch the New York Yankees play.

But in the 1960s, some bad things started happening in the Bronx. Many big companies and jobs moved out of the area, which meant lots of people lost their jobs. This made some people very angry and sad. There were also some problems with crime, which made the area less safe than it used to be.

However, the people of the Bronx didn't give up. They worked together to make their neighborhood better. They made new homes and buildings, added more parks, and even started new businesses. Today, the Bronx is still a great place to live, with lots of diversity and culture.