Robber Barons/Captains of Industry

Robber Barons/Captains of Industry

6th - 8th Grade

21 Qs

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Robber Barons/Captains of Industry

Robber Barons/Captains of Industry

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a robber baron?

A nickname for a popular board game from the 20th century.

A famous historical figure known for amazing strength.

A term used to describe a type of medieval castle.

A wealthy and usually unethical businessman from the late 19th century.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A monopoly is a company that controls what?

All or most of an industry

A company

The government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did people have to pay such a high price for oil?

There was a shortage of oil

Rockefeller controlled the market

The government set high prices

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

People felt monopolies were what?

Necessary for growth

Unfair and harmful

A sign of success

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Controlled oil industry

John D. Rockefeller

JP Morgan

Cornelius Vanderbilt

Andrew Carnegie

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Controlled banking and finance industry

John D. Rockefeller

JP Morgan

Cornelius Vanderbilt

Andrew Carnegie

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Controlled railroads and shipping industry

John D. Rockefeller

JP Morgan

Cornelius Vanderbilt

Andrew Carnegie

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