J.P. Morgan | New York: A Documentary Film

Learn about the impact that financier J.P. Morgan had on business, finance, and the American economy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by watching this video from New York: A Documentary Film. Using video, discussion questions, teaching tips, and an independent writing activity, students will learn about Morgan’s role in steering the country out of financial panic and creating the corporate economy. Along the way, they will explore the relationship between competition and capitalism and reflect on how we define success.