Robber Barons and Industrialists

Robber Barons and Industrialists

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video provides an overview of the term 'robber barons,' originally referring to medieval German lords who exploited travelers. It then transitions to the modern usage, focusing on industrialists like Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, and Carnegie. Each figure's contributions and questionable practices are discussed, highlighting the complexity of labeling them as 'robber barons.' The video concludes with a reflection on their impact and ethical considerations.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the historical origin of the term 'robber baron'?

Medieval English knights

Ancient Roman tax collectors

19th-century American industrialists

Medieval German Lords charging illegal tolls

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In modern times, who are typically referred to as 'robber barons'?

Medieval knights

19th and 20th-century industrialists

Modern-day politicians

Ancient philosophers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What industry did Andrew Carnegie dominate?

Banking

Steel

Oil

Railroad

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which process did Andrew Carnegie utilize to revolutionize the steel industry?

Crucible process

Electric arc process

Open-hearth process

Bessemer process

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Cornelius Vanderbilt's major contribution to the railroad industry?

Developing the diesel locomotive

Building the first transcontinental railroad

Creating the Grand Central Depot

Inventing the steam engine

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university did Cornelius Vanderbilt help establish?

Stanford University

Yale University

Harvard University

Vanderbilt University

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did John D. Rockefeller enter the oil industry?

1880

1860

1890

1870

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