The Gilded Age spanned from late 1870s to early 1900s. Mark Twain coined the term in 1873 to describe economic prosperity. Reconstruction preceded the era, with factories converting to domestic manufacturing
Insurance protects against losses caused by strikers, labor disturbances, and political actors. General average and salvage charges are covered under this insurance
Industrial Revolution began in late 18th century Britain. Thomas Newcomen developed first industrial steam engine in 1705. James Watt improved steam engine in 1769. British Parliament enacted enclosure act in 1801
New car sales fell 75% between 1929 and 1932 due to Great Depression. Auto industry lost support from other sectors, affecting multiple industries. Big Three companies survived, while smaller independents faced significant losses. Two cars for every three people remained in ownership despite sales decline
Founded in 1948 by Pierre Lazareff as France Soir's managing editor. Currently published weekly by Lagardère Group through Hachette Filipacchi Médias. Changed from broadsheet to Berliner format in 1999. Returned to tabloid format in 2011. Circulation decreased from 275,000 copies in 2001-2002 to 151,007 by 2020
Founded in 1850 by Allan Pinkerton and Edward Rucker as North-Western Police Agency. Became largest private law enforcement organization in world from 1870s to 1890s. Famous for successfully delivering President Lincoln to Washington in 1861