Years
U.S. Business, Commerce and Economics in 1930
The year 1930 was a significant year in U.S. economic history with bank runs and a growing depression.
Economics
The History of U.S. Currency
History of the United States dollar and Currency The history of U.S. currency reflects the economic and political development of the United States. It begins with the early colonial barter systems and the issuance of Continental Currency during the Revolutionary War, a currency that famously lost its value. The Coinage Read more…
Economics
The History of the 1929 Stock Market Crash
The 1929 Stock Market Crash, also known as the Great Crash or Black Tuesday, was one of the most devastating financial events in U.S. history.
Companies
History of Levi Strauss & Co.
History of Levi Strauss & Co. and how the company was started by Mr. Levi Strauss.
Innovation
Beginning of Electrification of America
The history of electricity in America from the 1800s and Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla to the early 1900s launched companies like Westinghouse Electric.
Eras
Summary of Business in America – Late 1700s to 1865
From railroads, to stock exchanges, to the cotton gin, the late 1700s and the 1800s were filled with significant progress and developments in the History of the U.S.
1800s
The History of Early Stock Markets in the U.S.
The first stock markets in the United States emerged in the late 18th century and early 19th century.
1800s
History of U.S. Expansion – Acquisition
Growth of United States Provides a Land of Business Opportunity From the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which officially recognized and defined the territory of the original 13 colonies as a new independent nation of United States, to the admittance of the states of Hawaii and Alaska Read more…
Visualizations
Historical Chart: DJIA 1900 –
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is one of the oldest and most widely recognized stock market indices in the world. Since its launch in 1896, it has served as a barometer for the overall performance of the U.S. stock market, particularly the industrial sector. Recent Performance:Here are the closing Read more…