Captains of Industry and Technology

Captains of Industry and Technology

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Interactive Video

Business

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explains the concept of a captain of industry, a respected business leader who contributes positively to society and the economy. It contrasts captains of industry with robber barons, who amassed wealth at the expense of others. Examples include Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, who created jobs and innovations. The video also highlights Sir James Clemenson's contributions to British industry.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a captain of industry?

A military leader

A famous artist

A respected business leader

A political figure

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a captain of industry?

Creates job opportunities

Amasses wealth at others' expense

Respected by society

Contributes to national wealth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do captains of industry differ from robber barons?

Captains of industry contribute to national well-being

They both contribute equally to society

Captains of industry focus on personal gain only

Robber barons contribute positively to the economy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one way captains of industry have contributed to the United States?

By avoiding taxes

By creating cultural institutions

By reducing the supply of goods

By increasing unemployment

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a contribution made by captains of industry?

Reducing job opportunities

Raising the standard of living

Lowering productivity

Decreasing market expansion

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Steve Jobs' major contributions to technology?

Creating the first smartphone

Developing the first search engine

Inventing the internet

Pioneering the microcomputer revolution

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company did Steve Jobs co-found?

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

Apple Inc.

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