Quiz on Captains of Industry and Robber Barons

Which of the following is a characteristic of Captains of Industry?

• Destroy small companies

• Increase productivity

• Manipulate stock prices

• Corrupt government officials

What is one way Robber Barons are said to have impacted the economy?

• Expanded markets

• Provided jobs

• Created monopolies

• Supported philanthropy

Which action is associated with Captains of Industry?

• Mistreat their workers

• Increase prices

• Modernized America

• Manipulate stock prices

What is a negative trait often linked to Robber Barons?

• Organized new industries

• Supported philanthropy

• Corrupt government officials

• Expanded markets

Which of the following did Captains of Industry support?

• Destroy small companies

• Supported philanthropy

• Increase prices

• Manipulate stock prices

What is a common criticism of Robber Barons?

• Provided jobs

• Expanded markets

• Mistreat their workers

• Modernized America

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Captains of Industry?

• Increased productivity

• Organized new industries

• Manipulate stock prices

• Provided jobs

What did Robber Barons often do to small companies?

• Expanded markets

• Destroy small companies

• Supported philanthropy

• Modernized America

Which of the following is a positive contribution of Captains of Industry?

• Increase prices

• Corrupt government officials

• Organized new industries

• Mistreat their workers

What is a method used by Robber Barons to gain wealth?

• Provided jobs

• Manipulate stock prices

• Supported philanthropy

• Modernized America