How would you evaluate Astor in terms if his motive, his managerial ability and his ethics? What lesson does his career teach us about the relationship between virtue and success? Astor from the age of 15 was a very motivated and determined boy with one goal in mind ~ to voyage to the new world and exceed on a massive scale. On his voyage, he learned a new trade which gave him the skills for the occupation that would soon make him the riches man in America. He was self motivated by profits to become the largest and only American Fur company, owning 99.9% of the stock and going out of his way to crush rivals, monopolizing the industry.
The relationship was positive at the beginning of the Native-European contact because of their reliance on each other for trade goods but in turn, negative consequences of Native-European contact arose during the fur trade which resulted in the relationships becoming weakened and problematic. It is evident that Indian tribes and way of life changed significantly because of contact with Europeans, both positively and negatively. Ramsay Cook described the beginning of the European settlement in North America, “The Amerindians initial contact with European economic organization came through the fur trade. At least in
Mickey To October 22, 2012 Period 10 ~ Top 25 ~ 1. Explain how the U.S. Justified their goal of imperialism | Global competition (worldwide colonization) desire for military power Thirst for new market (trade/materials)Belief in cultural superiority (social/darwism) | 2. State how important the 1867 acquisition of Alaska was for the U.S. government | For $7.2 million the territory proud to be rich in timber and eventually oil purchased from Russia | 3. State how the Hawaiian monarchy was forced out of the power in the late 1800 | King katakaua was forced to sign a new constitution giving voting rights to wealthy property owners In 1821 queen lilioukalani promoted Hawaii for Hawaiians for this she was placed under house arrest Sanford b dole was named head of govt.
As the success of the fur trade began seeming limited, traffickers of the fur trade began exporting and importing products, which were domestically produced. This business approach culminated in the Bank of Montreal in 1817, which lead to the creation of the Committee of Trade in 1822. The economy hadn’t bloomed until the 1860’s, but then found that insurance companies, stocks exchanges and the banks drove the financial industry. Montreal was arguably the capital of business in Canada at this time, with their largest competition coming from the Upper Canada region (Toronto). After generations of relying on trade and commerce, Montreal had gained recognition as a major industrial center.
In Halberstam’s book, the reader can see that the changes were beneficial to some and frustrating to others. It can be clearly seen that as a result of how the governments used their military powers and economic powers, the citizens went through fear and established a sense of structure to dealing with nationwide threats. Russian competition pushed the U.S. toward improvements in technology, military, science, and education. These two superpowers both drove each other for improvement in many areas of
CANADIAN TRADE WITH THE UNITED KINGDOM BY ABDULLAHI MOHAMMUD DATE: 03 – April - 2013 SECTION 1 History: Trade relations between Canada and the United Kingdom (U.K) first started with the fur trade. The Aboriginal people traded animal fur especially beaver pelts for other manufactured goods such as knifes, pots, kettles, beads, needles, and blankets with the British ships. In 1610, Henry Hudson discovered the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) which was then known as (The Governor and Company of Adventurers of England trading into Hudson’s Bay). The HBC Company was then formed in 1670. Battery exchange of fur for weapons Natives trading with HBC ship Standards of Trade Supplies | Value of Supplies in Beaver Pelts | 2.25 Kg of sugar | 1 beaver pelt | 1 gun | 12 beaver pelts | 2 scissors | 1 beaver pelt | 20 fish hooks | 1 beaver pelt | 1 pair of shoes | 1 beaver pelt | Trade between the two countries developed at a slow rate because of the misunderstandings over the rightful control of Canada between France and England.
The reform of finance and administration was the most important factor for Pitt’s domination of politics 1783-93 how far do you agree? On one had there is a strong suggestion that Pitts earlier political domination was made entirely by his skill as an administrator and financing his government. But the political situation at the time meant that there were many disadvantages facing him from very early on, hence the nickname the “mince pie” administration. There were many ways in which Pitt conquered over such problems like the Whigs and support within the Commons and the way he improved it, but what is the most important factor in his domination. Pitt from early on was a highly successful at implicating financial and administrative policies
Western Civilization leads in categories of politics, economics, science and technology and in each category the West gained efficiency and effectiveness. It is seen by many people that Columbus used his power to conquer the people of the new world and commit genocide and slavery but at the same time Columbus brought knowledge to these people and enabled them to become as powerful as Western Civilization. Over time, Western Civilization has faced adversity but like Columbus, they have done whatever was necessary to keep expanding Western influence. The article also clarifies the debate over Columbus because it shows that Columbus cannot be looked at as good or bad; Columbus has to be looked at as an admiral, who took necessary action in the new world to keep Western Civilization on top. If Columbus had not taken the actions that he did, the people of the new world may have overthrown him and the western influence and that could have changed the world as we know it forever.
Control and wealth is a desire for power seeking individuals. An increase in land and raw resources benefits one on their expedition to success. A union of British North America and it’s colonies into a single nation would lead to an increase in land and power. Political deadlock, the threat of masses of invading Americans, and abolition of Corn Laws, all set British North America at a disadvantage. Combining under one political structure would solve many of the problems and instabilities that they were faced.
The Great Depression and the New Deal The New Deal covered many aspects of America during the economy because the effect of it happened like a chain reaction. Franklin D. Roosevelt really made a big difference when it came to America. FDR didn’t just make one part of America better; he made sure that everyone, no matter the age or gender, was taken care of. This thoughtful and strategic move made by FDR is the reason why he has been nominated as one of our best presidents in office. The new Deals can be put into categories because, like I said before, it helped many parts of America during the Depression.