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During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the term 'Robber Baron' was used to describe individuals who primarily:
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the term 'Robber Baron' was used to describe individuals who primarily:
- Focused on philanthropic efforts and wealth redistribution.
- Used ruthless tactics to gain wealth and power in business. (correct)
- Pioneered sustainable business practices and environmental conservation.
- Advocated for stronger government regulations to protect workers.
John D. Rockefeller's creation of the Standard Oil Trust in the late 1800s was primarily intended to:
John D. Rockefeller's creation of the Standard Oil Trust in the late 1800s was primarily intended to:
- Stimulate competition among various oil refining businesses.
- Implement fair labor practices and improve working conditions.
- Control prices and practices within the oil refining industry. (correct)
- Distribute profits to charitable causes, benefiting the public.
How does depicting Rockefeller larger than life in the provided image relate to his historical role?
How does depicting Rockefeller larger than life in the provided image relate to his historical role?
- It reflects his efforts to correct pollution caused by industrialization.
- It portrays him as a political boss seeking governmental favors.
- It symbolizes his role as a government inspector fighting corruption.
- It represents him as a robber baron who used his wealth to influence the government. (correct)
Why was the late 1870s to the early 1900s period often called the 'Gilded Age'?
Why was the late 1870s to the early 1900s period often called the 'Gilded Age'?
What was the primary intention of Congress when passing the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?
What was the primary intention of Congress when passing the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?
How did public perception of labor unions shift following events like the Haymarket Riot and the Homestead Strike?
How did public perception of labor unions shift following events like the Haymarket Riot and the Homestead Strike?
Andrew Carnegie's use of vertical integration to control the steel industry involved:
Andrew Carnegie's use of vertical integration to control the steel industry involved:
Which group's interests did American Presidents and Congress most often prioritize protecting during the late 1800s?
Which group's interests did American Presidents and Congress most often prioritize protecting during the late 1800s?
What does the political cartoon showing larger figures looming over governmental proceedings suggest about the era?
What does the political cartoon showing larger figures looming over governmental proceedings suggest about the era?
What does the image depicting workers crushed by the burdens of 'low wages' and 'high rent' convey about the need for labor unions?
What does the image depicting workers crushed by the burdens of 'low wages' and 'high rent' convey about the need for labor unions?
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Robber Baron
Robber Baron
Term for someone using ruthless business tactics in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Standard Oil Trust creation intent
Standard Oil Trust creation intent
To control prices and practices in the oil refining business.
Why is Rockefeller depicted so large?
Why is Rockefeller depicted so large?
Rockefeller controlled government through money and power.
The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age
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Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) Intent
Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) Intent
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Haymarket Riot/Homestead Strike Perception
Haymarket Riot/Homestead Strike Perception
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Vertical Integration
Vertical Integration
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Who did Presidents protect in the 1800s?
Who did Presidents protect in the 1800s?
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Who makes governmental decisions?
Who makes governmental decisions?
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Andrew Carnegie's 'Gospel of Wealth'
Andrew Carnegie's 'Gospel of Wealth'
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Study Notes
Unit 4.1 Bellringer
- During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the term "robber baron" best defined a person who used ruthless business tactics.
- In the late 1800s, John D. Rockefeller intended the creation of the Standard Oil Trust to control prices and practices in the oil refining business.
- The image depicts Rockefeller as large because he was a robber baron who used his money and power to influence government.
- The period from the late 1870s to the early 1900s was called "The Gilded Age" because America seemed like the land of opportunity, but there was a growing gap between the rich and the poor.
- In passing the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890), Congress intended to prevent large corporations from creating monopolies and eliminating their competition.
- The public often perceived unions as promoting violence and anarchy because of events like the Haymarket Riot and the Homestead Strike.
- When a company takes over suppliers, manufacturing, distributors, and transportation systems to gain total control over the quality and cost of a product, it is known as vertical integration; Andrew Carnegie used this management practice to gain control over the steel industry.
- American Presidents and Congress most often protected big business and industry in the late 1800s.
- The political cartoon implies that large monopolies are making governmental decisions.
- The United States government created the Interstate Commerce Commission to establish the federal government's power to regulate trade.
- Many wealthy industrialists supported the theory of laissez-faire government in the late 1800s because it allowed for limited government restrictions on business operations.
- The Railroad Strike of 1877 began as a walkout by railroad workers and escalated into the country's first national strike.
- The image suggests that labor unions were desirable because the workers were being crushed by difficult living conditions and poor pay.
- A UNION LEADER in a factory would embrace Collective Bargaining
- Andrew Carnegie wrote The Gospel of Wealth to suggest that wealthy people should improve society by donating to charities.
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