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In speaking about the so-called US 19th century robber barons, such as Rockefeller and Carnegie, their results were two-fold. They created millionaire dynasties and were at times cruel bosses, they also engineered great industrial progress. And, it can be said that Rockefeller did provide certain good benefits to workers. Nevertheless, they brought upon themselves regulations that were needed to help the general well being of the nation.
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What were the pros and cons of US joining World War 1?
The pros for the United States joining World War 1 include the reputation of a strong country,they had many alliances, and political gain on the world system. The cons of them joining the war include death, great casualties, and the loss of military strength.
What did the robber barrons do?
In the US in the latter part of the 19th century, wealthy "robber barons" created trusts and monopolies to gain millions of dollars at the expense of the ordinary citizens. They went unchecked in building unsafe factories, and took over railroads and other forms of unrestricted business. The were experts at unfair business practices.
Who do you predict will be the combatants if the US is torn apart by civil war?
Those in the pay of the Narco Barons, versus those not.
Who was the first bank robber in the US?
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Pros and cons of US invasion of Japan?
Mark Selden, a historian from Cornell University in New York, Kuznick studied the diplomatic archives of the US, Japan and the USSR. They found that three days before Hiroshima, Truman agreed at a meeting that Japan was "looking for peace". His senior generals and political advisers told him there was no need to use the A-bomb.
Who in the US might not have liked the Progressives?
The Robber Barons and the "Bosses".
How did robber barons create monopolies in the US in the 1800s?
By improving working conditions
How did robber barons create monopolies in the US in the late 1800s?
By improving working conditions
What are the pros and cons of the US marshal services?
You could be in danger.
How did robber barons create monopolies in the US in the late 1800?
The robber barons utilized and manipulated the idea of trusts and decimated even the smallest competition, making their industry into a monopoly. This eventually led to the Sherman-Antitrust Act.
Who was the richest man in the world in 1912?
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What are some pros and cons of US involvement in Hawaii Japan and China?
do i care
Pros and Cons of living and working in the US if a Chinese will be granted a visa to live in the US?
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How did robber barons shape the us PLEASE ANSWER TODAY?
he had gone all around to make it as the shape it is in maps, he did not shape it, it was all on his travels and good drawings to show the shape of the US
Who was the richest person in America in the 1800s?
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What are pros and cons of nation building for the US as a world power?
There is no answer to this question. This question was created by dinosaurs and does not exist in the human world.
What are the pros and cons of logging?
PROS:1. Creates jobs2. gives us materials to build things3. firewood4. houses5. Trade- Crowned3CONS:1. destroys forests.2. kills animalsThere are not as many cons as pros but if there is too much logging than there will be no more forests and animal species will die. LOGGING IS MURDERING!
