Introduction: The History of Wall Street
Wall Street was founded in the eighteenth century and according to the New York Times in a video produced by Mac William Bishop, “This is the spot George Washington was inaugurated, and the first US congress convened. It is also where men gathered in the 18th century, beneath a button wood tree to trade security. On that site, they laid the foundation for the New York stock exchange.” Wall Street is a name known across the United States, and perhaps around the world. It is known for its ability to bring in wealth and is perhaps one of the reasons why the United States is as wealthy as it is today. Even with all of its power and everything it has done for the United States, in terms of making it a better country, it has also brought it, as a country, down. Wall street has created riots that will be remembered throughout the United States forever. It is the home for trust and loyalty however, equally the home of dishonesty and deception.
In history, every revolution has had strong, often influential people behind it. People inspire systemic change in not only other people, but in their government. It is not new for a large protest or movement to demonstrate on Wall Street. Today’s “Occupy” movement, which started on Wall Street, is slowly bringing attention to the need for reform in the United States. Through the short history of the United States, there have been many iconic protests on Wall Street, which also brought reform. The history of Wall Street protests all were a result of the people's need for reform in the government. From anti-slavery to financial collapse, people have always stood up to bring systematic reform for the benefit of others.
In history, every revolution has had strong, often influential people behind it. People inspire systemic change in not only other people, but in their government. It is not new for a large protest or movement to demonstrate on Wall Street. Today’s “Occupy” movement, which started on Wall Street, is slowly bringing attention to the need for reform in the United States. Through the short history of the United States, there have been many iconic protests on Wall Street, which also brought reform. The history of Wall Street protests all were a result of the people's need for reform in the government. From anti-slavery to financial collapse, people have always stood up to bring systematic reform for the benefit of others.