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    take off their jackets and can choose suits of more light classic colors, such as gray or camel. Similarly American business people wear conservative suits and ties of dark colors. But women are also allowed to put on not only classic skirts and dresses, but also pants. In rural areas American people of business can wear their suits even without jackets and ties. Both Russian and American businesswomen are not supposed to wear jeans even on casual occasions. All in all negotiators of both our countries

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    From 1865 to 1900, a surge in industry and business began to come into effect. Railroads, oil, steel, and various inventions enabled the rise of these businesses. As time went on, the leaders of the businesses would become more eager to achieve wealth. Some historians have described these people as ‘robber barons’ or people who use extreme methods to control and maintain their wealth and power. Others would chastise that belief, declaring that it is an unjust conclusion to draw. Despite the oppositions

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    expensive sophisticated, ties and well-cut dark suits. Men often wear accessories such as cuff links, tie clips, and stylish watches. Women are advised to dress simply and with elegance. Italian businesswomen usually wear more makeup and jewelry than American women do. Women do not wear stockings in the summer. Both men and women use perfumes and colognes. When getting ready to make a deal with an Italian businessperson you should have a translator close by because many Italians do not speak English

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    The key strategic decisions of Cornelius Vanderbilt was to assemble a plan that will benefit him and at the same time, make his competitor kneel into submission. Because of his growing railroad company, he also able produce thousands of job making the commercial economy flourish unimaginably. He focuses in a new thriving industry to keep up in the extreme competition. While his strategic mistakes are buying all the stocks in order to have control of everything and was outsmarted. John D. Rockefeller’s

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    All of these men were Captains of Industry. Though these men did not treat everyone with respect, they were all philanthropists. They each donated a generous amount of money to schools and organizations that could use the money to help change society. George Eastman donated money to dental clinics for children that could not afford treatment (reading). This impacted our society because people that needed dental work done could have it. Families that don’t have a lot of money do not have to worry

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    Innocent or Guilty?      Grace Marks, the main character in Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, is undoubtedly guilty. The evidence against her is way too much to consider innocence. Feeling sympathy towards Grace seems easy, especially since she tries to make it out to seem that she is the victim, but when looking at the facts only, it is obvious that the evidence all points against her. She has motives, Grace has left evidence, and her stories are not consistent with each

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    Robber Barons in America What is a robber baron? Webster’s New Dictionary defines it as an American capitalist of the late 19th century who became wealthy through exploitation (As of natural resources, governmental influence, or low wage scales) or a person who satisfies himself by depriving another. In America we had a lot of these kind of people. For this report I am going to tell you about the ones that I found most interesting to me. I would first like to tell you about Cornelius

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    In the late 1800’s the four businessmen had a huge positive impact on society they were all philanthropists.(People who donated lots of money to others and charity).All four businessmen George Eastman J.P. Morgan John D. Rockefeller, and Andrew Carnegie were all Captains of Industry. George Eastman gave one of the most biggest impacts in where we live today. Eastman treated all his employees with dignity and provided the best benefits he could for them. Eastman Supported Dental Clinics for those

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    Izabela Castro Mr. Miraya Honors History 11- 1A 10 September 2016 The Three Billionaires of America During the 19th century, the three well-known billionaires were, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and J. Pierpont Morgan. Each of these men are well known for both their wealth and achievements. Each man contributed towards America to help it grow and develop. These three billionaires had their own specialty that developed America. John. D Rockefeller made billions of dollars out of oil, while

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    History Of Macy’s: Rowland Hussy Macy opened the first Macy’s on October 28 1858 on 204 & 206 Sixth Ave in New york, New York. In his store he specialized in selling Dry Goods but he also sold items like shawls, gloves, hosiery, and embroidery items like lace. Macy’s first day sales were only $11.06 however, “ On December 1, 1859, Macy’s first year’s sales total was $90,000, with an existing store inventory valued at $34,000. Significantly, Macy reported that advertising costs amounted to $2,800

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