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Merchant Capitalism
Merchant Capitalism was an economic system in Medieval Europe that relied on private income ventures and investments. This was originally developed to move goods from a cheap market to a more expensive market. -
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Industrial Capitalism
Industrial capitalism refers to a social and economic system in which industry, trade, and capital are controlled privately operated for a profit. -
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California Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush (1848–1855) was a gold rush that began on January 24, 1848, when gold was found by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. This sparked an economic surge across America, funding business and entrepreneurship for investors to latch on and promote American stocks. -
Panic of 1893
A financial panic in May 1893 as Wallstreet brokerage houses collapsed. This resulted in high national employment across America and costing lots of money for investors. -
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Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties was a time period used to describe western culture and economic prosperity. The introduction of consumer society and women's work rights propelled the economy and promoted Capitalism and The American Dream. -
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The Great Depression
The Great Depression was a tragic global economic downturn that lasted a decade. This was a response to the Roaring Twenties and the collapse of the global stock market and was the worst economic and employment crash ever seen in modern western society. -
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The Cold War
The Cold War was a ''cold'' war that was between the USSR and the United States. The threats and conflicts were to prevent the spread of communist views through NATO countries while also promoting capitalism for the future of nations within the Warsaw pact. -
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Great Recession
The Great Recession was a period of marked general decline (recession) observed in national economies globally that occurred between 2007 and 2009. The scale and timing of the recession varied from country to country. At the time, the International Monetary Fund concluded that it was the most severe economic and financial meltdown since the Great Depression. Also, current issues reflecting political views after terrorism have voters globally questioning political power and views.