Insurance Covered Insurance and The Foundation of The United States (With Professor Hannah Farber)
Nov 20, 2023
Assistant Professor of History at Columbia University, Hannah Farber, discusses the role of insurance in the foundation of the United States. They explore the historical events leading to the American revolution, the significance of merchant insurer Robert Morris, and the impact of domestic US insurance on the country's development.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Historical Event and Foundations of America
01:37 • 5min
Insurance in the American Revolution
06:13 • 6min
Privateers, Pirates, and the American Revolution
11:51 • 2min
The Role of Robert Morris in the Foundation of the United States and Its Connection to Insurance
14:15 • 17min
The Physical Presence of Banks and Insurance Companies in Town Centers and the Hypothetical Impact of Insurance on the Development of the United States
31:36 • 4min