The "Robber Barons", Improvements, and Innovations

Why were these wealthy tycoons given the name of "Robber Barons"? Fill in the blanks to complete the information about Andrew Carnegie. Andrew Carnegie made his fortune in the steel industry.The name of his company was the Carnegie Steel Company. What did Andrew Carnegie do that could be considered unethical or immoral? What did Andrew Carnegie do that was very generous and giving? Fill in the blanks to complete the information about John D. Rockefeller. Rockefeller made his fortune in the oil industry.The name of Rockefeller's company was the Standard Oil Company. What did John D. Rockefeller do that could be considered unethical or immoral? What did John D. Rockefeller do that could be considered generous and giving? In what industry (or industries) did Cornelius Vanderbilt make his fortune? Construction Railroads and water transportation Banking Electricand power generation What did Cornelius Vanderbilt do that could be considered unethical or immoral? In what industry (or industries) did J.P Morgan make his fortune? Construction Railroads and water transportation Banking Electrical and power generation What was the name of J.P. Morgan's company? "Traits of a Titan" Watch this video clip and then complete the writing prompt that follows. In this short video clip from "The Men Who Built America", some famous and successful people talk about what traits the Robber Barons had in common that allowed them to become so powerful and successful. Watch it a few times, taking notes if necessary, and then write a short paragraph that explains what personality and character traits these men had in common that allowed them to become so successful. Hargreaves spinning jenny Arkwright water frame Crompton spinning mule Cartwright power loom Whitney cotton gin Watt steam engine What major invention did Alexander Graham Bell contribute during the Industrial Revolution? airplane automobile line electric lights telegraph telephone What major invention did Thomas Edison contribute during the Industrial Revolution? airplane automobile line electric lights telegraph telephone What major invention did Henry Ford contribute during the Industrial Revolution? airplane automobile line electric lights telegraph telephone What major invention did Samuel Morse contribute during the Industrial Revolution? airplane automobile line electric lights telegraph telephone What major invention did Orville and Wilbur Wright contribute during the Industrial Revolution? airplane automobile line electric lights telegraph telephone Of the five major inventions talked about in the five multiple choice questions you just answered, choose one that you would say is the most important invention that has benefited and positively influenced our lives in America the most. Write a paragraph explaining why that one is the most important invention.