Category Archives: economics

Karl Marx vs Adam Smith article with Analysis Questions

Posted on February 28, 2019 by historymartinez

Article comparing the economic philosophies of Karl Marx and Adam Smith, the classic capitalism vs socialism arguments (Analysis questions included.) Click on the link to download article with analysis questions: Adam Smith vs Karl Marx article with analysis questions

Posted in Cold War, economics, Gilded Age & Industrial Revolution Era, Market Revolution, Populist Era & Industrial Revolution, U.S. Government, U.S. History | Leave a comment

Wampum – Early American Currency

Posted on May 30, 2012 by historymartinez

Wampum – Early American Currency Twenty years ago, if someone was looking for a piece of jewelry that was quintessentially American Indian, it would more than likely have featured turquoise and silver, a hallmark of western tribal artisans. An emerging trand … Continue reading →

Posted in economics, Exploration and Colonization, U.S. History | 1 Comment

Stock Market Crash of 1929 (powerpoint)

Posted on March 30, 2012 by historymartinez

Stock Market Crash The attached powerpoint describes the buying and selling of the stock market including a brief recap of the Stock Market Crash of 1929.

Posted in economics, Roaring Twenties & the Great Depression Era, U.S. History | 3 Comments

U.S. Currency (powerpoint)

Posted on April 19, 2011 by historymartinez

 currency This powerpoint provides a brief description of the value and history of American currency.

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Monopolies & Raspa Economics (powerpoint)

Posted on April 19, 2011 by historymartinez

 Monopoly and Raspas This powerpoint briefly describes the economic principle of monopolies.

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