Rise of Industry

Who were the key figures in the industrial transformation of the United States in the 19th century?

• George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams

• Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk

• Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, Henry Ford, and Steve Jobs

• Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, and JP Morgan

What did the industrialists contribute to society besides creating wealth?

• They created new countries and continents.

• They invented the internet and social media.

• They funded universities, libraries, and cultural institutions.

• They built amusement parks and theme parks.

What was one negative impact of the industrialists' business practices?

• They created monopolies that stifled competition.

• They reduced the gap between rich and poor.

• They made it easy for small businesses to thrive.

• They improved working conditions for all employees.

How did the industrialists' pursuit of profit affect workers?

• It led to better wages and working conditions.

• It resulted in poor working conditions and low wages.

• It encouraged the formation of strong labor unions.

• It provided free healthcare and education for all workers.

How are the industrialists viewed differently by people?

• As artists who created beautiful paintings.

• As heroes who saved the world from poverty.

• As explorers who discovered new lands.

• As either exploitative 'robber barons' or visionary 'captains of industry'.