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American Entrepreneurs We will analyze economic issues such as the rise of entrepreneurship, analyze philanthropy of industrialists, and evaluate the contributions of Andrew Carnegie and other entrepreneurs. I will analyze quotes from the Gilded Age and determine if they belong to a Robber Baron or Captain of Industry The Gilded Age “Gilded Age” Characteristics Captain of Industry or Robber Baron? Captain of Industry Robber Baron

American Entrepreneurs How he acquired his wealth Andrew Carnegie 1835-1819 John D. Rockefeller 1839-1937 Henry Ford 1863-1947 J. P. Morgan 1837=1913 Cornelius Vanderbilt 1794-1877 Background How he acquired his wealth Workers Lifestyle Philanthropy

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