Daniel Dale US History 2020 The myth of the robber barons, a review “The myth of the robber barons” by Burton W. Folsom Jr. is a History Professor at the College of Hillsdale who tells the story of big business in early america and shows the men of this time period being the reasoning for america's advancement into its own industrial and transportation revolution, he writes this book for the college student wanting to understand american market practice of the time as well as the light reader. The author explains two different types of big businessmen in america during this time, one being the market entrepreneur and the other being a political entrepreneur. The author explains the difference between the two meaning the political entrepreneur is lobbying congress for government and either pocketing the money or wasting the money through inefficient business practices, he shows the market entrepreneur as a risk taker who is constantly trying…
The Pros of a Donald Trump Presidency American politics have always fascinated me. Where else can you find a medium that discusses some of the world's most pressing issues, while at the same time giving you an opportunity to analyze American behavior as it unfolds upon a political system that has influenced many other countries, including the Dominican Republic. But let’s be honest, politics can also be very dull, with its insipid candidates, anticlimactic voting system, and laws worded in such a way that would confuse even Joyce. Thank god for Donald Trump!…
"The Myth of The Robber Barons" by Burton W. Folsom, JR. is a very distinct story talking about the early American entrepreneurs. This story is a good illustration of big businessmen as being beyond America's significance. At the beginning of the story, Folsom portrays two significant types of entrepreneurs; market entrepreneurs and political entrepreneurs. He then begins to mention that "no entrepreneur fits perfectly into one category or the other, but most fall generally into one category" (pg. 1). Thereby, according to Folsom, “Political Entrepreneurs best fit into the classic robber barons mold” (pg. 1).…
Hi Arden, I completely agree with you. I think it's amazing that MJ is fluent in three language; a Deaf individual being able to speak two languages, fluently, how cool is that? I think MJ is just a great example of how being deaf isn't a handicap. She’s able to do something that many hearing people aren’t able to do. The majority of hearing people don’t speak three languages.…
Deborah Samson(protagonist)- Deborah Samson was a young woman living in Middleborough, a small town in the United States of America. During this time period, women were not treated equally compared to men, and Deborah felt trapped in a small town with no potential future outside the constraints set by society for women. In a rebellious attempt to join the military disguised as a man to get away from Middleborough, she was caught and faced legal prosecution. Deborah, however, decided to run away and successfully enlisted in the military in another town. Using the name Robert Shurtliff, Deborah spent an extended time in the service fighting the British until the end of the Revolutionary War.…
1. How does Roosevelt define economic freedom? In his speech to the Democratic National Convention, Roosevelt defines freedom as “…freedoms from some restraining power” (Foner 167). From this, one could determine that his definition of economic freedom would be the freedom from restraints preventing one from exercising their economic rights, whether in reference to purchasing products or gaining economic security. In addition to this, Roosevelt defined economic freedom as having a broader reach than being free to buy anything one would enjoy or to earn a salary—it was also about simply having the chance to do so.…
Not Negotiable: Trident Security Book 3.5 Shelby Whitman beat cancer several years ago, but the resulting physical and emotional damage left her feeling like less than a real woman. The comfort she found in the BDSM community brightened her world again, however, she kept the Doms at a distance. Play was fine. Relationships were not. And that was fine until Master Parker caught her eye.…
Hi Peyton, I am writing in reference to our class meeting on Monday, and the homework assigned. I enjoyed the class exercise is which we got to create our 60 second pitch, and present to the class. I plan to master my pitch so that I am prepared when it comes time to answer the question,”So tell me a little about yourself?”. Lastly, I have attached a copy of my resume to this email for your review. Thank you, Shemaiah…
America is a young country that just under 250 years ago was a huge expanse of uninhabited wilderness. Yet, in a short time it has become one of the most industrial and materialistic ones, with some of the biggest and most commercial cities. There’s no reason to wonder why some people may want to experience life how it used to be, in a way less influenced by the ideals and interests of society. This truth can be a valuable thing, but it certainly not the most desirable or life-fulfilling. Only someone who has been supplied with all else: love, wealth, fame, would think that it is.…
I am Ahmari Jones, and I have been selected be apart of the National Junior Honor Society. This is not the first time I have accomplished this achievement. In fourth grade, at Hawthorne Elementary School, I was nominated to the National Elementary Honor Society. I was later elected president of that school’s chapter.…
Are Black and White really different? Shelby Steele did an excellent job describing key points that depict racism in our everyday lives and how it affects our social interactions. “I’m Black, You’re White, Who’s Innocent?” from the book The Content of Our Character: A New Vision of Race in America is a persuasive essay that emphasized different points that lead to an enormous ethical problem in our society. This text’s sole purpose is to shine light on the real question.…
The role of the president has certainly changed since the United States was founded. Presidents before the civil war had relatively few powers because the responsibilities of the national government were quite limited. Congress had more power over the executive branch. Presidents were playing second fiddle to them at the time. Presidents Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Andrew Lincoln were exceptions.…
Although it is argumentative that some entrepreneurs of the mid-nineteenth century deserved to be crown Captains of Industry or labeled as Robber Barons, John D. Rockefeller should have been honorably regarded as a Captain of Industry due to his account on strengthening the U.S’s economy by investing in blooming American industry and becoming one of the most respected philanthropist. At the same time, his fellow businessman, Cornelius Vanderbilt was suitable of the title Robber Barons for his hated reputation and lack of charitable efforts. Post-Civil War, the United States experienced with economic boom in which business leaders dedicated themselves in ensuring the government to be kept out of their businesses. In fact, the United States’…
Majority of my projects have been wood frame multi-family projects consisting of market rate apartments, mixed use, student housing and affordable housing. BIM – 7+ years of experience in Revit, especially in utilizing it for multi-family models. I am highly inspired by music. To me both music and design have very similar aspects. Both have rhythms, quiet moments, intense moments, moments that excite one’s soul, moments that cause one to question things and both can even invoke thoughts beyond our own existence and time.…
During this course I was able to see many different aspects of management. As a business major I was excited to finally take a course that I felt really related to the topic. My business communication and writing skills have vastly improved after taking this class. I am extremely thankful for the knowledge I gained, as I know it will help me throughout my life and career. I know so much more about business and everything that is associated with it.…