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Indentured Servants First Arrive
In 1607, Indentured Servants first arrive in Jamestown. The idea of indentured slavery was created for the need of cheap labor. -
First Black Africans
In 1619, the first black africans came to Virginia, and were immediately treated as indentured servants. -
First Slave Laws Passed
In 1641 in Massachusetts, the slave law passed that resulted in the revocation of any freedoms for blacks. -
First Slave Laws Passed
In 1661 in Virginia, the first slave laws were passed that resulted in the revocation of any freedom for blacks. -
The Gospel of Wealth
This is an article written by Andrew Carnegie, the second richest man in history, that describes the duties he believes a person as rich as him should uphold. -
Corporations & Politics
In 1907, a law was passed that banned corporate involvement in federal election campaigns. This law only stayed together for 70 years. -
Watergate Scandal
On this date, the New York Times started publishing stories covering the Watergate scandal, which took place right before the election involving Richard Nixon's re-election committee. In 1968 Nixon was elected the first time, won his re-election, and resigned in 1974 because of the watergate scandal. -
Watergate Scandal
The watergate scandal involved the trade of money from corporations put towards president Nixon's campaign, and then president Nixon would then increase the prices of what ever that corporation was selling. At the time, this was considered illegal. -
Doctors are Getting Paid by Drug Companies
On this date, an article was released that stated that some doctors are getting paid by drug companies to perscribe more drugs. -
How Money Changes the way you Think and Act
On this date, an article was released that included information on how money specifically changes the way you think and act. Topics such as "More oney less empathy, wealth can cloud moral judgement, wealth has been linked with addiction, money itself can become addictive, wealthy children may be more troubled, we tend to perceive the wealthy as evil, and money can't buy happiness or love."
