DOL: The Gilded Age PT II

Using this image, which Big Business tycoon is being criticized?

• Andrew Carnegie

• Bill Gates

• JP Morgan

• John D. Rockefeller

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SS.9-12.USH.3

SS.9-12.USH.3.A

SS.9-12.USH.3.B

In the 1990s, the computer software industry was dominated primarily by one company, Microsoft. It was later ruled that Microsoft, due to the limited competition in their industry, had a ____________ which means one business has control over an entire industry.

• Subsidiary

• Monopoly

• Oligopoly

• Philanthropy

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SS.9-12.USH.3

SS.9-12.USH.3.A

SS.9-12.USH.3.B

SS.9-12.USH.3.C

Which scenario below reflects the idea of FAIR COMPETITION?

• Xbox and Sony both attempt to lower their prices to gain more customers

• A single gas station in the middle of nowhere charges double what gas normally costs

• The country of China is the only country exporting rare earth minerals

• Apple buys out Samsung, and becomes the primary producer of cellphones

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SS.9-12.USH.3

SS.9-12.USH.3.B

Using the same image, what is a general criticism of this guy and monopolies during the Gilded Age?

• Big Business was stealing money from government officials

• Big business assumed too much influence and power over government institutions

• Big Business was seen as being more competent at handling government affairs

• Big Business was a necessary evil in politics

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SS.9-12.USH.3

SS.9-12.USH.3.B

SS.9-12.USH.15

SS.9-12.USH.15.B

This quote is most likely calling for the rich to practice what idea?

• Monopoly

• Oligopoly

• Philanthropy

• Fair Competition

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SS.9-12.USH.3

SS.9-12.USH.3.C

____________ : Owned Steel, Gospel of Wealth

• John D. Rockefeller

• Andrew Carnegie

• Bill Gates

• JP Morgan

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SS.9-12.USH.3

SS.9-12.USH.3.B

Describe the "Gospel of Wealth" and identify ONE way entrepreneurs followed its practice.

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SS.9-12.USH.3

SS.9-12.USH.3.B

SS.9-12.USH.3.C

____________ : Banker, Bailed out US Government

• John D. Rockefeller

• Andrew Carnegie

• Bill Gates

• JP Morgan

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SS.9-12.USH.3

SS.9-12.USH.3.B

__________ :Oil, Richest American Ever

• John D. Rockefeller

• Andrew Carnegie

• Bill Gates

• JP Morgan

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SS.9-12.USH.3

SS.9-12.USH.3.B

__________ : Microsoft, Modern Day Philanthropist

• John D. Rockefeller

• Andrew Carnegie

• Bill Gates

• JP Morgan

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SS.9-12.USH.3

SS.9-12.USH.3.B