The general consensus of these “Robber Barons” is that they were disgustingly wealthy men (which they were) that cared about nothing but money, and making more of it, at whatever cost. Most people would agree with this, some would say these men were evil. These were the richest men in the world at the time.

Others would go to the opposite side of the fence, and say that these men were just hard working Americans trying to make an honest living. That these, “Robber Barons”, did what they could to provide for their family and themselves. The facts are true that these powerful men boosted the economy of the United S

Men like these were very cunning. They stay in the gray areas, thus not breaking too many moral or government laws. These men accomplished what they did through the sweat and blood of widows, orphans and immigrants. They did what they could to get away with as much as they could, and profit the most. These men were given the title “Robber Barons” for a reason.

Capitalism in general does not look very appealing to an outside eye. After all it does not present itself as warmly as Socialism. So the same goes for a capitalist, people tend to look at them as money hungry pigs. When in fact they strengthen the economy and keep this country from becoming a Socialist state.

Although the Robber Barons appeared evil, they were a necessary evil. The United States of America would not be as powerful as it is today, and the avera

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