A New Era Continued

A New Era Continued

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Poll

Should the rich feel obligated to be philanthropist?

Definition: a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

• Yes

• No

• It depends

Robber Baron

In the late 19th Century (1800s) any industrialist whose business practice or policies were seen as ruthless or unethical was known as a robber baron.

Major difference is gives money to charity/institutions

Multiple Choice

John D. Rockereller founded the Standard Oil Company and became a philanthropist, who donated over $500,000,000 to charities, universities, and churches.

Was Rockefeller a Robber Baron or a Captain of Industry?

• Robber Baron

• Captain of Industry?

Multiple Choice

Cornelius Vanderbilt an entrepreneur, previous steamboat business man and railroad investor, orders his son to close Albany Bridge effectively blockading the millions of dollars of cargo of other rival railroads. Before their stocks become worthless, the rival rail road presidents try to sell their shares. When Wall Street realizes, there’s a massive sell off. And when the price falls, Vanderbilt buys up. In just days, he creates the largest single railroad company in America.

Is Vanderbilt a Robber Baron or a Captain of Industry?

• Robber Baron

• Captain of Industry

https://www.slideshare.net/saiyangoku/5effects-of-urbanization

Open Ended

Try to imagine that you were immigrant in the late 19th early 20th Century. You do not know the language; you are coming alone, and you do not know anyone in America. You have very little money. What are your feelings? What is the first thing you would do?

2nd wave of Immigration

In contrast to the 1st wave of immigrants, the newer immigrants from southern and eastern European countries, including Italy, Greece, and several Slavic countries including Russia, came over due to “push” and “pull” factors similar to those that influenced the African Americans arriving from the South. Many were “pushed” from their countries by a series of ongoing famines, by the need to escape religious, political, or racial persecution, or by the desire to avoid compulsory military service. They were also “pulled” by the promise of consistent, wage earning work.

Open Ended

We will watch 2 videos over immigration during the Progressive Era in the PORTAL.

Make a connection: How is immigration from the Progressive Era similar for immigrants today; how is it different?