Directions: Sort the actions numbered 1-16 into the categories of “Robber Baron” or “Captain of Industry.” You only have to write the number, not the entire phrase.

Robber Barons Negative view of industrialists (RBNVOI) or Negative view of industrialists Captains of Industry Positive view of industrialists (COIPVOI)


1. Created foundations for the arts, music and science that exist today
2. Engaged in dishonest business practices
3. Exploited (take advantage of) the land
4. Established the U.S. as an industrial nation with their innovative thinking
5. Created new products
6. Exploited (take advantage of) their workers
7. Labor beaten (physical violence)
8. Created libraries
9. Discouraged competition (monopolists)
10. Provided jobs
11. Engaged in political corruption (bribed politicians)
12. Established universities
13. Created highly efficient industries
14. Established the U.S. as a land of opportunity
15. Donated to charities
16. Paid higher wages