The Legacy Of The Great Gatsby By F. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, Morgan And Henry Ford

Imagine how life would be if our society did not have cars. Today, our society is dependent on cars for our daily routines. From transporting our food, clothes, and technology to just going to the store across the street, cars are a very important part of our society. In the 19th century, only the wealthy and upper middle class had access to automobiles, and they only used cars for fancy transportation and to show off their money. This was due to the extreme prices of cars in the 19th century. With these high prices not many people could afford them, especially not the working class. Henry Ford revolutionized the automotive industry in the

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, during the climax of the American Industrial Revolution, there was a small group of men who owned the major businesses and were leaders of their industries. They owned factories, railroads, banks, and even created company towns for the sole purpose of housing their workers. Due to the efforts of these few men, the U.S. economy became the envy of the world, and America became a leading world power. They provided the public with products that were in high demand for reasonable prices, and opened their markets to countries overseas. Although many people believe the early industrialists were Robber Barons who exploited the poor, these great men were truly Captains of Industry who created new ways of doing

    When F. Scott Fitzgerald published The Great Gatsby in 1925, it was impossible for him to predict that only four years later his story would be enacted in real-life during the Great Depression.  There are many prophetic symbols in the novel that tie The Great Gatsby and the Great Depression together.

If the American Dream is the hope of attaining success, Jay Gatsby of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby by all appearances achieved the American Dream. If success is equal to materialism, then Gatsby was indeed successful. He used his display of wealth and possessions to gain the approval of his true love Daisy Buchanan. Some would argue, however, that this does not represent the American Dream accurately, but is a warning of how materialism can lead to the downfall of individuals and societies. “The Great Gatsby proves to be of both literary and philosophical significance as it explores deep questions of both the 1920s United States and human beings as a whole.” (tycary, from website Teen Ink) In post WWI 1920s America, society was changing rapidly from its traditional Mid-western values to a more “Eastern,” modern and open-minded society due to “new economic prosperity and technological advances that led to an age of rationalism.” (tycary, from website Teen Ink) Women had been forced out of the home and into the work-place during the war and gained voting rights as well. They were moving toward equality and this freedom allowed them to enjoy activities that were once enjoyed only by men. Prohibition, originating from strict conservatives in the Western US, failed to reduce the crime rate and instead instigated the rise of bootleggers and speak easies. The wealthy spent their time impressing their friends with elaborate parties of drinking, smoking and dancing.

America has experienced some events that has made an impact on all of our lives. Take the attack on 9/11 for example; terrorists attacked the United States using planes. They hijacked four airplanes in mid-flight. The terrorists flew two of the planes into two skyscrapers at the World Trade Center in New York City. The impact caused the buildings to catch fire and collapse. Another plane destroyed part of the Pentagon (the U.S. military headquarters) in Arlington, Virginia. The fourth plane crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Officials believe that the terrorists on that plane intended to destroy either the White House or the U.S. Capitol. Passengers was the plane fought the terrorists and prevented them from reaching their goal. In all, nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks. This attack reminded many people of the attack of Pearl Harbor. Both were very catastrophic events that changed U.S. History and America in a way that makes us realize that we need to be strong.

“Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the naval plus the air forces of the Empire of Japan.” The bombing of Pearl Harbor was the start of America’s entrance into the Second World War. Just before 08:00 on the Sunday morning, hundreds of fighter planes descended onto the naval base incapacitating almost 20 naval vessels along with over 300 airplanes. The attack on Pearl Harbor also killed over 2,400 Americans

On December 7th 1941 Japanese forces launched a sneak attack on a U.S. naval base. Hundreds were killed and of the 8 ships on station only 3 were not destroyed and even those were badly damaged(Naval History And Heritage Command). This attack was not only bad for America's military, but her people as well. This raid was a defining moment in history, it had a profound affect on America and her people. Causing abruptly, the joining of america in the second world war.

December 7, 1941, was one of the worst attacks on the United States in U.S. history. Of that day 2,403 soldiers were killed in action, 1,178 were wounded in action. Numerous U.S. armed forces personnel were misjudged, which allowed the Japanese to carry out this terrible attack. Not only did the Japanese hit the U.S. where they knew it would hurt the most, but it crippled the United States’ entire Pacific Fleet.

The Men who came to be the new leaders of America were industrialists. Men who became the first generation of entrepreneurs. Rapid industrialism led to these few men to gain extensive control over many aspects of the country. With their overwhelming supply of money, they could control many parts of the country, especially the economy.

"Greed, as distinguished from honest reward for labor, leads to corruption. To fatten oneself on it is to be compromised."(Lathbury 64). Several characters in The Great Gatsby struggle with their obsessions with wealth. Their lives depend upon their money and what it can do for them. These obsessions lead to greed, and to the corruption of relationships and lives. In F. Scott Fitzgerald 's The Great Gatsby, the obsession with wealth leads to issues for many characters.

Pearl Harbor, one of the worst attacks on the U.S. The over 3,000 involved (Civilians counted as well). The attack was a surprise to us. The way the attack came in was claimed to be the attack method at that time. The plan was key for the pilots not to mess up. The harbors radar somehow did not pick up the planes. The A6M Zero was a pilot that the U.S. was trying to take down. The fear that this attack would happen was already there. The only thing missing was the attack itself. The killed will always be remembered. The U.S. declared their entrance the World War II. Japan suffered the consequences for this attack, maybe more than they deserved the atomic bombs are was 10 times more powerful than the bombs used against the U.S. More people

Henry Ford One may wonder, “Who greatly impacted history?” The first people that come to mind may be Benjamin Franklin, Karl Marx, and Albert Einstein. However, one key person is missing, Henry Ford. Ford was an icon of his time who was largely known for his revolutionary ideas. He was a pioneer as well thinking of many new ways to run a business that weren’t seen before.

Your constant spending is setting you up for disaster! A man I knew that went by the name of Tom Buchanan made me truly realize the sad state of our economy. Long ago a woman named Myrtle Wilson was purchasing a dog, so Tom went to pay the man selling the dogs and distinctly said “Heres your money. Go buy ten more with it.” (Fitzgerald, 28). At this moment I knew that single transaction could change the world.

Imagine what life would be like without computers? While on the computer, think, what people would do now if computers didn’t exist? Many people use computers these days. Here’s some biography of the inventor, stuff about his inventions, and how he impacted people.

Surina often wondered what her place was in the world. It was a timeworn Cinderella problem where no solution quite fit. By focusing on alterity or otherness, the hidebound society on Earth made her feel as if she didn’t belong. Then, one summer night, she had a dream that she could not shake out of her mind the whole of the next day. Since she had stopped dreaming a long time ago, it was unusual for her to dream in the first place let alone about a comet. What’s more, she was riding on the glowing blue comet as it swept past the Sun and Earth at a dizzying speed. With her arms outstretched, she felt like a fearless giddy surfer on a once in a lifetime, giant wave. Then, just as it had materialized out of nowhere, the comet vanished into a thick cloud of dust beyond the edge of the Solar System, blazing an iridescent blue trail in its wake.