Robber Baron or Captain of Industry?

Cornelius Vanderbilt gained control of most of the railroad industry. Was he a Robber Baron or a Captain of Industry?

• Robber Baron

• Captain of Industry

• Somewhere In Between

• None of the above

Andrew Carnegie gained control of every step of the steel-making process. Was he a Robber Baron or a Captain of Industry?

• Robber Baron

• Captain of Industry

• Somewhere In Between

• None of the above

John D. Rockefeller created a monopoly over the oil industry forcing out all other oil companies. Was he a Robber Baron or a Captain of Industry?

• Robber Baron

• Captain of Industry

• Somewhere In Between

• None of the above

J.P. Morgan gained control of key industries and helped rescue the nation's economy. Was he a Robber Baron or a Captain of Industry?

• Robber Baron

• Captain of Industry

• Somewhere In Between

• None of the above

Cornelius Vanderbilt donated money to colleges and universities and helped develop churches. Was he a Robber Baron or a Captain of Industry?

• Robber Baron

• Captain of Industry

• Somewhere In Between

• None of the above

Andrew Carnegie donated much of his wealth to education by funding thousands of libraries. Was he a Robber Baron or a Captain of Industry?

• Robber Baron

• Captain of Industry

• Somewhere In Between

• None of the above

John D. Rockefeller improved his public image by philanthropy and funding organizations and churches. Was he a Robber Baron or a Captain of Industry?

• Robber Baron

• Captain of Industry

• Somewhere In Between

• None of the above

J.P. Morgan contributed various donations to libraries, hospitals, and schools. Was he a Robber Baron or a Captain of Industry?

• Robber Baron

• Captain of Industry

• Somewhere In Between

• None of the above

Cornelius Vanderbilt offered rebates to customers and refused service for people traveling on competing railroad lines. Was he a Robber Baron or a Captain of Industry?

• Robber Baron

• Captain of Industry

• Somewhere In Between

• None of the above

John D. Rockefeller forced railroad companies to give him secret rebates and lower his shipping costs. Was he a Robber Baron or a Captain of Industry?

• Robber Baron

• Captain of Industry

• Somewhere In Between

• None of the above