Panic of 1837

Robert “Matthias” Matthews, was a man who created his own religion during the 1830’s.It was created at an adjusting period of time for religion in the United States. Matthias’ religion became even more important to followers when the panic of 1837 took place. The panic of 1837 was a financial crisis that later lead to a major recession in the 40’s. The loss of jobs, and money people turned to their faiths for hope. Many people in New York City followed Matthias’ religion. The Prophet was based…

of the sewing machine. Elias Howe was born on July 9, 1819 in Spencer, Massachusetts. Howe spent his childhood and early adult years in Massachusetts where he apprenticed in a textile factory beginning in 1835. After mill closings due to the Panic of 1837 he moved to Cambridge,Massachusetts. Beginning in 1838 he apprenticed in the shop of a master mechanic in Cambridge by the name of Ari Davis who specialized in the manufacture and repair of chronometers and other precision instruments. It was…

Jackson, as a southerner, should be credited for his intolerance toward nullification in the south. The crisis started off with the Tariff of Abominations, also known as the Tariff of 1828. It was a part of a series of tariffs after the War of 1812. Northern businesses were losing money because of the low prices on imported goods, so the Tariff of 1828 taxed imported goods to help business sales. The southerners were unhappy and believed the tariffs favored north but harmed southerners because…

In this essay, I will look at the Jeffersonian Democrats, the Jacksonian Democrats, and the Whigs. The Jeffersonian Democrats is a term used to refer to the supporters of Thomas Jefferson's who are in the favor of his political thoughts. Jefferson was the third person chosen to become President of the United States of America in the year 1801 through 1809. Before getting to be President, Jefferson had a major role in building an establishment for the nation. He made a significant impact as a…

Susan Brownell Anthony was born in February 15, 1820 in Adams, Massachusetts her family faced financial problems because of the Panic of 1837. She decided to take it on herself to become a teacher to provide her family. During that time, they all moved to Rochestershe, New York where everything started for her. First, her family managed to become friends with Frederick Douglass who was also friends with William Lloyd Garrison. In which, she took part in the Western New York Anti-Slavery…

Competitor #1: Proctor & Gamble Procter and Gamble (also known as P&G) was created in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble in Cincinnati, Ohio. William Procter was an immigrant from England who became a candle maker in Cincinnati. James Gamble was also an immigrant from Ireland and he was an apprentice to a soap maker. Both men married two sisters, Olivia and Elizabeth Norris, and were convinced by their father-in law, Alexander Norris, to become business partners. He realized that they were…

The evolution of capitalism in New York City begins during the pre-industrial mercantile city as a shipping and distribution point of the hinterlands and to the colonial government. As New York changes hands the British government helps New York grow further by allowing it special privileges. This in turn helped the merchants to accumulate capital. However after the Revolutionary War ended, New York became the Capital of the country and continued to ship goods and resources to not only the…

Wikipedia lists the international copyright law and the Panic of 1837 as some of the main reasons Poe remained poor (“Edgar Allan Poe”). These events fueled his misery, which in turn fueled his writing. According to Wikipedia, Poe was “influenced by Lord Byron” from an early age. His epic poem Tamerlane, published…

Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson was born on March 18, 1767 in a backwoods settlement in Carolinas. His father died before he was born, left him with two older brothers and his mom. Growing up in poverty Jackson received very small amount of education. When Jackson was 13 year old, his mother and two brothers died when the British invaded Carolinas. After death of his mother and brother, Jackson was raised by his uncles. In Jackson’s late teens he studied law for a couple years, and later became an…

Was Andrew Jackson a “good” president? The presidency of Andrew Jackson has sparked controversy as to whether or not he really was the patriotic war-hero many have made him out to be. Despite the speculation of Jackson’s success as president, it can be agreed upon that Andrew Jackson made great strides for the United States during his imperfect presidency. Andrew Jackson accomplished much during the two terms he served as president. One notable feat of Jackson was that he was able to pay off…