Farming transitioned from hand tools to machines. This included the cotton gin; among other innovations. Farmers began cultivating larger areas with…
Category: American Business
History of Opportunity Cost: Be careful what you choose
In the late 19th century the Austrian economist Friedrich von Wieser is credited with conceiving and formalizing the concept of…
The “Hustle and Bustle”: an old saying associated with the Industrial Revolution
The phrase “hustle and bustle” originated in the 19th century. The Dutch word “hutselen” means “to shake”, while the word…
Industrial Revolution: A Different Way of Life
Before the Industrial Revolution, people worked in small-scale businesses. The two primary and predominant examples, are farming and artisan handicrafts.…
First March On Washington
The first march on Washington took place during what is referred to as The Gilded Age. A time period in…
One of the Largest Financial Frauds in United States History
Bernie Madoff was at once family man, trusted friend, business success story, and one of the most notorious Ponzi Scheme…
History of Smiley Face
The Smiley Face symbol’s origin was in 1963. It was created by graphic artist Harvey Ross Ball in Worcester, Massachusetts.…
Kodak Founder George Eastman
George Eastman was not the inventor of the camera. His genius was in making the less than ideal camera that…
IBM’s Launch of Personal Computer Model 5150
Researching the history of the personal computer reveals how far along we have come, since IBM launched its first personal computer, model…
Napoleon Hill: Habits of Success
It was the late 19th century, during the industrial revolution, a time when some men made riches well beyond the average…
