L6: Robber Barons or Captains of Industry The Shifting Size and Scope of the National Government: Part One Agenda Objective: 1.To debate whether the corporate leaders of the Gilded Age were Robber Barons or Captains of Industry. Schedule: 1.Group Debates Homework: 1.Consult unit schedule for background reading 2.JT Dates: 1.Rough Draft #1 (Fri 2/1) 2.Rough Draft #2 (Tan = Thurs 2/7; Red & Blue = Fri 2/8) 3.Citations for Final Draft (Wed 2/13) 4.Final Draft (Fri 2/15)

Robber Barons or Captains of Industry As we have learned, the Gilded Age was defined by the rise of corporations. We have learned that these corporations led to radical changes in the way that work was performed, goods were made, and products were distributed. Today we want to learn about the men who headed these corporations and consider the question: Were corporate directors during the Gilded Age Robber Barons or Captains of Industry?

Robber Barons or Captains of Industry What does that mean? What are we debating?

Robber Barons or Captains of Industry Task: –You will engage in a debate regarding whether the corporate leaders of the Gilded Age were Robber Barons or Captains of Industry. –Part One: 25 minutes You will divided into four groups: –Two Robber Baron groups –Two Captain of Industry groups With your group you will examine four key corporate leaders: Andrew Carnegie, John Rockefeller, J.P. Morgan, and Cornelius Vanderbilt You will then draft 2-3 arguments in favor of your position and support each with 2-3 pieces of evidence –Part Two: 30 minutes You will debate your opposing group!