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Arguements supporting industrialists as robber barons

-Took from American workers and small businesses to increase personal fortunes -Unethical

How would Terence Powderly answer this question?

Gov't should

How would Samuel Gompers answer this question?

Government shouldn't

How would Adam Smith answer this question?

He would've said No

Explain how industrialization impacted American workers, the " common man " of the cities

Increased middle class

What problems were created by industrialization, and what questions faced the federal and state governments by the end of the 19th century ?

Many depressions

Explain your rationale

Owners are greedy $$$$$

Which is more dangerous...unfettered labor or unfettered business?

Unfettered business

Did the government have an obligation step in and help labor?

Yes

Did the government have an obligation to step in and help protect the economy from being damaged by labor movements? Why or why not?

Yes, cannot simply let economy crash

8. Historical Perspectives: Statesmen or Robber Barons? Page 332 Arguements supporting industrialists as Captains of Industry or Statesmen...

helped win 2 wars Economic superpowers