Industrialists Quiz

Who were the four powerful industrialists mentioned in the homework reading?

• Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, Cornelius Vanderbilt, J.P. Morgan

• Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Nikola Tesla, Alexander Graham Bell

• Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos

• Warren Buffett, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Elon Musk

What term is used to describe these influential industrialists for their positive role in building the American economy?

• Captains of Industry

• Robber Barons

• Philanthropists

• Monopolists

What is a "robber baron" according to the text?

• A business leader who became wealthy through exploitative practices

• A pirate who steals from ships

• A wealthy person who donates to charity

• A captain of a ship

Which university did John D. Rockefeller establish?

• University of Chicago

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• Yale University

What was the name of the railroad company founded by Cornelius Vanderbilt?

• New York Central Railroad

• Union Pacific Railroad

• Southern Pacific Railroad

• Northern Pacific Railroad

How much was Cornelius Vanderbilt's net worth estimated at in today's money?

• $215 billion

• $100 billion

• $300 billion

• $400 billion

What was the name of the banking firm founded by J.P. Morgan?

• J.P. Morgan & Co.

• Morgan Stanley

• Goldman Sachs

• Bank of America

Which sectors did J.P. Morgan's influence extend across?

• Railroads, steel, and electricity

• Agriculture, textiles, and mining

• Technology, healthcare, and education

• Real estate, fashion, and entertainment

Which museum did J.P. Morgan donate to?

• Metropolitan Museum of Art

• Louvre Museum

• British Museum

• Smithsonian Institution

What did J.P. Morgan oppose?

• Collective bargaining (how labor unions get better working conditions)

• Industrial growth

• Technological advancements

• Educational reforms