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Why were entrepreneurs industrialists and bankers such significant and controversial figures in American politics and business in the late 19th century?
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Which was the most significant effect of the European Enlightenment period?
It provided the intellectual spark for the American and French Revolutions.
What significant american event helped inspire the french revolution?
It was the American Revolution, and its success, that significantly inspired the French Revolution. The French Revolution lasted from 1789 to 1799.
Which european nation proved to be the most significant american ally during the revolutionary war?
France was a significant ally to the United States during the American Revolution. This support was directly connected to its loss of the Seven Years' War.France, Portugal, and Great Britain
What are some of Nat Love's most significant contributions to American culture?
Some of Nat Love's significant contributions to American culture was his autobiography, Life and Adventures of Nat Love. His autobiography gave details on his life including his father being a slave foreman which was valuable cultural information. Nat Love indirectly left another legacy when a company used his name as a homage to him. This company was responsible for some of the earliest appearances of hot pants in the US. Though Nat Love had nothing to do with this article of clothing some may however remember his name being associated with them due to the above company.
What was the American Revolution also called?
The American War of IndependenceThe American RebellionThe War of American IndependenceSorry, but, in fact, we tend to call it "The American Revolution"!
Why did American industrialists support imperialism?
More land = more industry. Industrialists benefited greatly from the expansionism that occurred by American imperialism.
In which Latin American country do entrepreneurs have great freedom?
In which Latin American country do entrepreneurs have great freedom?
What is philanthropists and industrialists?
Answers for American investor industrialist and philanthropist
What actors and actresses appeared in American Entrepreneurs - 2008?
The cast of American Entrepreneurs - 2008 includes: Christine McKelvey as herself Andrew McKelvey as Himself - Creator of Monster.com
Why was the acquisition of the Philippines controversial to Americans?
The Acquisition of the Philippines was controversial because of the Insular Cases, that made the people of Puerto Rico American citizens, but did not give them all the rights of an American citizen.
The controversial Boruca Dam is in which South American country?
Costa Rica
Which one of the following great American industrialists of the 19th century was a close business associate of Henry Flagler's?
John D. Rockefeller
Is Samuel Gompers a captain of industry?
No, Samuel Gompers is not considered a captain of industry. He was a labor leader and founder of the American Federation of Labor (AFL), advocating for workers' rights and fair labor practices. Captains of industry were typically powerful industrialists and business leaders who played a significant role in shaping the American economy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Should those industrialists be considered symbols of American business ingenuity or of ruthless business practices?
The industrialists should be judged by the product of their methods. If their workers are fairly compensated for their work, they are ingenious. If the workers are in danger of being injured and not making enough to live, they should be exposed.
What conflict went after the Spanish-American War?
The much longer and more violent and controversial Philippine American War.
What events in the US during the red scare convinced Americans that communists posed a threat American?
a bombs mailed to industrialists and government officials
What events in the US during the red scare convinced American that communists posed a threat to America?
a bombs mailed to industrialists and government officials
