Business Entrepreneurs and Robber Barons

Business Entrepreneurs and Robber Barons

<p> Business Entrepreneurs and Robber Barons</p><p>Directions: Research the following topics and figure out answers to the questions. Write your notes and answers on lined paper or your notebook paper. You are expected to use the time completely, be through and become knowledgeable. Write down any questions you have related to the material on your paper and bring them up during the class discussion. Warning: If you are found to be using your research time for other things, it will hurt your learning and grade. If you think or claim to be done, you are not! The class will research as much as time allows before discussion. Since there is always more to research and learn, Mr. Spitzer encourages you to look into the topic more on your own time.</p><p>Topics to Research: The business practices of each of the following people.</p><p>Andrew Carnegie Cornelius Vanderbilt Philip Armour Thomas Edison Alexander Graham Bell George M. Pullman Jay Gould J. Pierpont Morgan John D. Rockefeller Marshall Field Frank W. Woolworth William Wrigley Milton Hershey Richard W. Sears</p><p>Questions to be able to discuss</p><p>1. Draw up a list of characteristics which define Captain of Industry. 2. Draw up a list of characteristics which define Robber Baron. 3. Does ______fit better in the Captain of Industry category or Robber Baron category? Give evidence and business decision examples to prove your choice.</p>

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