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what is a monopoly?

When one company has control of an entire industry

Who did Andrew Carnegie hire to make his business more profitable?

Henry Frick

What is the American Dream?

To have a good life, make money, and be happy

List 2 things did they build with steel during this time period?

bridges, railroads, buildings

What is manifest destiny?

The belief that America should spread all the way west to cover the entire land mass

Who had a monopoly of the banking sector?

J.P. Morgan

Why are monopolies bad?

They make prices higher, eliminate competition

Who was the king of oil?

John. D. Rockefeller

Who was the king of steel?

Andrew Carnegie

Who bilt the railroads?

Cornelius Vanderbilt

Why were trains important to John D. Rockefeller?

He needed them to move his oil

Which two men competed to be the richest?

Andrew Carnegie and John. D. Rockefeller

What is a captain of industry?

Someone who uses their money and power to make the country better, advance our economy.

what is a robber baron?

Someone who uses their money and power to hurt people, take advantage of people, or do bad things.

Why did companies want to make monopolies?

To eliminate competition and make more money

Why were buildings important to Andrew Carnegie?

He could sell lots of steel to build them and make a profit.

what is social Darwinism?

The belief that rich people got their money by being better, stronger, and smarter than other people.