Robber Baron vs. Captains of Industry- Reading Comprehension

What were the Robber Barons and Captains of Industry known for?

• Their ruthless business practices

• Their vision and innovation

• Their charitable contributions

• Their political influence

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What were the two distinct groups of influential figures that arose during the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States?

• Inventors and Entrepreneurs

• Robber Barons and Captains of Industry

• Politicians and Activists

• Scientists and Researchers

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What were the roles of the Robber Barons and Captains of Industry in the economic development of the United States during the Second Industrial Revolution?

• They both hindered the economic development of the United States

• They both had similar approaches to business

• They both played significant roles in the economic development of the United States

• They had different approaches to business but both played significant roles in the economic development of the United States

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Who were responsible for innovations that revolutionized industries and improved the lives of many Americans?

• Robber Barons

• Captains of Industry

• Politicians

• Labor Unions

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What did the Robber Barons do with their influence?

• They used it to support small businesses

• They used it to create fair competition

• They used it to manipulate markets and eliminate competition

• They used it to promote innovation and progress

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What were the Robber Barons known for?

• Creating innovative business practices

• Amassing great fortunes through ethical means

• Exploiting workers and engaging in unethical business practices

• Contributing to the development of the United States

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What did the Captains of Industry contribute to philanthropy?

• Funding educational institutions

• Investing in research and development

• Creating new industries and job opportunities

• Supporting public services

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During the second industrial revolution in America, there were two distinct groups of influential figures. What were these groups known as?

• Inventors and Innovators

• Workers and Labor Unions

• Robber Barons and Captains of Industry

• Politicians and Government Officials

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What did the Robber Barons do to amass their fortunes?

• They treated their workers fairly and ethically.

• They eliminated competition and controlled entire industries.

• They invested in socially responsible businesses.

• They donated their wealth to charity.

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Who was NOT considered a Captain of Industry

• Henry Ford

• Ida Wells Barnett

• John Rockefeller

• Andrew Carnegie