Welcome to HistoryB.com – The History of Business Project where you will find a complete history of business and commerce in America in addition to the history of the U.S. economy. This project is specifically for business students and future business leaders & innovators. It is also a valuable resource for those who want to understand contextual genealogy. There are several places to start your journey at the History of Business Project:
1. Introductory chronological overview of the history of business in America based on time period:
The Beginning 1606-1799
A New Century 1800-1865
Gilded Age 1865-1900
Progress Roars 1900-1929
Downs & Ups 1929-1945
Booms: 50s & 60s
The ’70s & ’80s
Dot-com & Tech 1990-2010
New Frontiers 2010-2030
2. Explore the History of Business in America by Year from 1776 to 2023:
Ex: 1776, 1869, 1907, 1929, 1951, 1981, 2000, etc.
3. Explore Major U.S. Economic Events such as:
Panic of 1796–1797
Panic of 1837
Black Friday 1869
The Long Depression
Panic of 1873
Panic of 1893
Panic of 1907
Wall Crash of 1929
Great Depression
Flash Crash of 1962
1973–1975 Recession
Black Monday 1987
Black Wednesday 1992
Dot-com bubble Burst 2000
Subprime Mortgage Crisis of 07-08
Great Recession 2007-2010
COVID-19 recession
2020 Stock Market Crash
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4. Study Topics in Business History, such as:
Biographies of Innovators, Founders, Business Leaders, etc.
Company Histories
History of Stock Exchanges
History of U.S Currency
Timelines, Graphs & Charts
Innovation & Technology
Communication & Media
Advertising
Consumer Brands
Business Schools
Transportation
Business Laws and Policies
History of Strategy & Business Models
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5. By Geographic Region – US States / Major Cities, such as:
Boston
New York City
Chicago
Philadelphia
California
Texas
Utah
PICK A U.S. STATE »
Note: Links to sections above added on a gradual basis and eventually all will be available. Pages and sections currently available are clickable.