Robber Barons or Captains of Industry?

The Gilded Age in the US was marked by economic growth and stark contrasts between wealthy tycoons and exploited workers. Business leaders, seen as either captains of industry or robber barons, used various means to build monopolies. Muckrakers exposed these practices, leading to reforms. Tycoons like Carnegie and Rockefeller engaged in philanthropy, influencing future generations. The video questions if similar figures exist today.

What practices did robber barons engage in to strengthen their monopolies?

Do you think the legacy of robber barons still exists in modern America? Why or why not?