Elizabeth Murray Inman as an Entrepreneur

Discuss the entrepreneurial path of Elizabeth Murray Inman, an American shopkeeper, teacher, and philanthropist.

What barriers did she have to overcome in order to be successful? What obstacles did she face during the time period? What is the long-term impact of her business? What can we learn from her story? What endures from her experience? Do you think she would have been successful in the 21st century? Why or why not?