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Political Cartoons Robber Barons and Industrial Tycoons. Look at each political cartoon interpret the political cartoon.

A. “The Protectors Of Our Industry”

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½ Page Writing After looking at different primary and secondary sources from the Industrial Revolution, compare and contrast the views the “Captains of Industry” felt was their purpose in life vs. the way most of the political cartoons depicted them.