Although industrialists helped America become a great economic power, they sacrificed morals, as well as people, in order to achieve their wealth. These industrialist did not concern themselves with hoping to create American economic power, with their own greed and position. Nineteenth century industrialist can be described as "industrial statesmen," but they are better described as "robber barons." .
"Robber barons" and "industrial statesmen" were terms used in the 19th century to describe many of the great industrial leaders. "Robber barons," were the leaders that people believed were fierce, evil people, who worked and treated their employees harshly. On the other hand, "industrial statesmen," were the leaders that were seen as gods of the industrial time period, whose generosity showed through donations and other kind acts. Many "robber barons" used the system of vertical and horizontal integration to gain control within industry. Vertical integration is the act of controlling raw materials or distribution facilities. Horizontal integration is the attempt to control more and more of a given niche of a particular industry.
During the Gilded Age, large national corporations became the dominant fact of the business world. The rise of the modern corporations and the building of national and transportation infrastructures, like the railroad defined the period. Presidents had moderate power and big businesses developed a mutual and corrupt alliance with politics. Union organizations such as the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor built their unions to fight big business. The Gilded Age was a also a period of time of massive immigration. Immigrants often were willing to work for less pay, making them cherished and exploited by big businesses.
"Robber barons," worked for their own benefit, not worrying about the effect it would have on others. As stated in Document A, "I don't take any stock in this silly nonsense about working for anybody's good but our own.
What is History? So, what is History? When I told someone I was giving a talk on History and what it is, they said, "and you only have an hour?" No doubt everyone in this room has some idea of what History is, or isn't. So let's get started and see how far we can get with my highly selective ...
What is World History? World history is the study of the ways in which the world changes over time. ... This examination of interactions between these distant regions is what is meant by the term World History. ... One reason is that the United States has supported numerous nations throughout history in times of trouble. ... By studying World History one can find the origins of the Muslim religion with Muhammad. ...
Abstract This essay contains a few reasons of how history as a discipline is beneficial to society and the purpose history overall. Also how a journal I so important especially for a subject like history. As well as using History of California journal as an example on how a history journal works and the contents. ... There is a sense of Identity that comes with learning history. ... The saying "knowledge is power " really comes into play with history. ...
Sacred history can be defined as a history that is spread by the word of mouth, by oral teachings as opposed to written works. ... Sacred history can be defined as a history that is spread and kept by the word of mouth, by oral teachings. ... This would make the text then sacred history as well. ... Sacred history is different from scientific history for two main reasons. ... The second reason why sacred history differs from Thucydides theories of scientific history and ˜historical recurrence' is that Thucydides didn't believe in a divine intervention while sacred history usua...
The Oral Tradition:Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali How Can A Historian Use Oral Tradition When Writing History Oral tradition is a history or a story passed down from generation to generation through word of mouth. The story is usually the history of a civilization or culture. ... Male griots tell the family history of the male side and females tell the female side. ... Writing traditions do consist in ancient history in Africa, but most Africans prefer the traditions of African storytelling and oral history. ... "Listen to my word, you who want to know; by my mouth you will learn the his...
One of the first recorded Bigfoot sightings was made by Leif Erikson when he discovered the New World nearly 500 years before Columbus. Erikson and his crew were the first Europeans to settle in North America and witness the creature that is now called Bigfoot. It was said that he saw more than one ...
"American History X" is undeniably one of the most poignant and potent movies I have ever seen. ... In "American History X" however, hate destroys the bond between two brothers. ... "American History X" gives us more closure. ... "American History X" has much stronger actors. ... In "American History X" however, we go beyond pity. ...
Michener, is a novel which covers, on both a fictional and a non-fictional level, the total history of Hawaii from its beginning until approximately 1954. ... For example, a comparison of Hawaii to actual history can be made through selected events in each chapter of the novel. ... Similarly, in 1809, in truth, history records that a certain Henry Obookiah stirred the emotions of religious New Englanders. ... In chapter IV, "From the Starving Village", Michener gives a quick history of a Chinese village. ... History notes that in 1852, the labor problems in the fields in Hawaii had become ...
In 7th century BC, Celts started inhabiting British Isles. Those Celtic tribes of the La Tene culture were Gaels, Britones and Belgae. Britones inhabited the biggest part of Great Britain and that's one of the reasons why the island got that name. Around 55 BC, Romans came to the Britain for the fir...
