Stock Market Then and Now The Stock Market has been a large part of the American Economy since the country started trading. Traced back to the American Revolution in the 1700's and is still working today. During the American Revolution, the Colonial Government needed money to fund its wartime operations. ... With the start of the 1900's brought the start of the Industrial revolution and America as an economic power house. ... In 1929 the stock market crashed and sparked America to go into the Great Depression. ...

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The First Measured Century The television documentary "The First Measured Century," illustrated trends in America, during the 20th century. ... I liked the details of the industrial revolution and women in the work force. ...

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Civil rights and racism have always been a major issue throughout the history of the world, particularly in the United States of America. Many instances in American history prove this; such as the Dred Scott decision, where the U.S Supreme Court decided though Scott was in the free state of Illinois with his owner he is property to his owner in any state . ... Then again this is only one case in American history, but throughout most of the post-slavery days the world has come to accept one another as equal. ... Throughout history we can look back upon the industrial revolution of England ...

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Faith in democracy was restored, as FDR showed the world that government could solve serious problems without revolution, violence, or dictatorship. ... It created a more just society by recognizing groups who had been unrepresented before – staple farmers and industrial workers, for example. ... The American economy was in turmoil. ... With new programs, acts, and organizations, America was changed-for better or for worse. Although most of FDR's New Deal programs temporarily helped the American people, it was not until World War II rolled around when America began to rise out of i...

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