Captains of Industry vs. Robber Barons · Captains of Industry vs. Robber Barons Characteristics of...
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CaptainsofIndustryvs.RobberBarons
CharacteristicsofCaptainsofIndustry CharacteristicsofRobberBarons1.Increasesavailabilityofgoodsbybuildingfactories,loweringprices,andprovidingusefulservicestothepublic
1.Drainsthecountryofitsnaturalresourcesandruinsitsbeautywithpollutionandfactories
2.Raisesproductivityofworkersthroughefficiencyandinnovation(newideasorinventions)
2.Openlycorrupt,breaksthelawandbribesofficialstobendthelawforthem
3.Createsmorejobsandtreatsworkersfairlybyprovidingasafeworkingenvironmentandfairpay
3.Drivescompetitorstoruin,eliminatesjobs,andkeepspriceshighforconsumers
4.DonateswealthtoAmerica’spublicinstitutions(libraries,schools,charities)
4.Forcesworkerstoworkindangerous/unhealthyconditionsforlowpay
TonyStark(Ironman)
• Philanthropist(donatespersonalwealthtovariouscharities)
• Fundsresearchanddevelopmentforclean,renewableenergies
• DefendsAmericansfromvillains
Mr.Burns(TheSimpsons)
• Pollutestheenvironmentwithhispowerplant
• Triestoblockoutthesuntoraiseenergyprices
• Stealscandyfrombabies