Oil is one of America’s strongest resources, which since it’s first discovery, has had a profound impact on the nation’s economy. It is very well known that one of the nations founding families for oil exploration is the Rockefellers. The Rockefellers have indeed created a family name for themselves in regards to American History. John ...
New York City has had a rich winter and holiday atmosphere for as long as I can remember. Whether it was merely going to see the lighting of a Christmas tree or the hectic shopping that goes on during first weeks of December, the entire thing has etched something in my mind that simply won’t ...
The 19th century entrepreneurs were Captains of Industry leading the nation’s shift to industrialization. These Captains of Industry made the industries they were involved in more efficient, set fair prices for their products, and accumulated large amounts of wealth for themselves through their efforts. In the late 19th century, American Captains of Industry were greatly ...
Michael Rockefeller was born, along with his twin sister, Mary, in 1938. You might recognize his last name. In the United States, the Rockefeller name is synonymous with wealth, prominence and power. Michael was one of these impossibly wealthy and influential Rockefellers. Unfortunately, his money and his well-known name did not save him from disappearing ...
Beginning in the late 19th century, new technological advances spurred the development of the 2nd Industrial Revolution. Mass production, which was made possible by new machinery from this technological revolution, created a consumer economy in America. Along with consumerism came the development of large corporations such as Ford Motors and Standard Oil. However, the owners ...
