Industrial Revolution, Urbanization, Robber Baron, philanthropy

What industry did John D. Rockefeller dominate?

• Steel

• Railroads

• Banking

• Oil

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Andrew Carnegie is best known for his contributions to which industry?

• Oil

• Steel

• Banking

• Railroads

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Cornelius Vanderbilt made his fortune primarily in what industry before moving into railroads?

• Shipping

• Oil

• Steel

• Banking

What term is used to describe the unethical and monopolistic tactics used by some industrialists in the late 19th century?

• Capitalist Kings

• Robber Barons

• Industrial Giants

• Monopoly Men

Which Robber Baron was known for his ruthless business tactics in the railroad industry?

• John D. Rockefeller

• Andrew Carnegie

• J.P. Morgan

• Cornelius Vanderbilt

The term "Robber Baron" was used to criticize the business practices of industrialists for exploiting which of the following?

• Workers

• Consumers

• Natural Resources

• All of the above

Which of the following best describes the philanthropic efforts of the Robber Barons during the Gilded Age?

• They primarily focused on building public libraries and universities.

• They invested heavily in the development of public parks and recreational areas.

• They were known for their contributions to the arts particularly in funding museums and theater productions.

• They avoided making charitable contributions, focusing instead on expanding their business empires.

What was a key factor that allowed Robber Barons to accumulate their wealth?

• Unfair business practices

• Lack of competition

• Exploitation of labor

• All of the above

Which Robber Baron was instrumental in the development of the American financial system and helped to prevent several financial crises?

• John D. Rockefeller

• Andrew Carnegie

• J.P. Morgan

• Cornelius Vanderbilt

What was a significant impact of the philanthropic efforts of the Robber Barons on American society?

• Reduction in the wealth gap

• Advancements in education and science

• Decrease in industrial monopolies

• Increase in government regulation