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Hist 109 Midterm Exam
Select any four questions of your choice and ensure that you answer all parts of the question. Each answer should be at a minimum two- three pages and doubled spaced. You do not have to cite your sources. I encourage you to use the internet to expand your answers with the primary text book. This is not a timed exam. Once completed please submit the midterm exam directly as an upload into canvas.
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- Who were the “Captains of Industry” and how did they play a major role in the economic development of the United States? Would you describe the entrepreneurs of the late nineteenth century as “robber barons” or “captains of industry”?
- What factors shaped the growth of labor unions during the Gilded Age? Compare the aims and achievements of the Knights of Labor, the American Federation of Labor and the Industrial Workers of the World.
- What problems did American farmers face in the 1880-90s? What were the objectives of the Grange movement and Farmers Alliance? What was Populism, what were its goals at the Omaha platform of 1892?
- Describe the economic, political and social reasons in Europe that led immigrants to migrate to the United States. Contrast “Old Immigration” with “New Immigration.” Mention specific countries from which the immigrants came and discuss the problems they encountered once they arrived in the United States.
- What was the origins and philosophical basis of the Progressive Movement and how did it shape political reform? What impact did the muckrakers have on American society? What reforms did American women contribute to the Progressive Movement?
- Evaluate the Spanish America War with emphasis on causes, principal theaters of operation, results of the peace treaty, and long term-implications to American foreign policy.
- Discuss the significance of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine. Describe the controversy surrounding the building of the Panama Canal? How were the obstacles in the canal controversy overcome?
- Discuss the United States intervention in Mexico during the Wilson administration. What were the events that caused this intervention and how was it resolved?
- What events led to World War I in Europe? Discuss the events that lead to U.S. intervention into the World War I. Describe Wilson’s Fourteen Points and why did the United States Senate reject the Treaty of Versailles?
- What were the causes and consequences of the Red Scare? Was it real or mostly imaginary? What organization was founded committed to protecting civil liberties during the Red Scare which remains in existence today?
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Question 1
Captains of industry
Many people argue that the US was created by a team of entrepreneurial experts who
took great and huge risks in supporting the development of major industries in the country. By
definition, the term captains of industry tend to refer and describe a team of entrepreneurs as well
as businessmen and but not limited to inventors who took part in the creation of the country`s
wealth. The wealth that these people accumulated came from primarily the efforts and
investments that they made in the country. The advancements witnessed in the US today from
economic growth and development perspective came from the efforts made and put in place by
different parties in the late 19th century. However, at that time, some of the people saw the
duration of accelerated growth time for personal development. While the development of a
community or society at large required the inclusion of different parties, some of the famous and
wealthy businessmen saw an opportunity to improve their personal senses and promote their one
gains.
While personal growth is essential, the consideration for the greater good of the
community is far much better. Robber barons in the US during the duration for economic growth
acceleration stood out as people who exploited the witnessed opportunities with the aim of
achieving their personal goals as compared to the greater good of the surrounding community. In
addition, one can argue that the captains of industry made sure that they invested heavily on the
available opportunities with the aim of making life better for the community. In this case, the
captains of industry used their accumulated wealth to create a positive influence on the
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surrounding communities with the aim of making vital contributions to the growth and
development of the entire economy.
Most of the investors and entrepreneurs made it easy for the entire population to achieve
the desired levels of growth and development out of the investments and contributions that they
created using their accumulated wealth. The primary factor that defined the captains of industry
in the Middle Ages in the country revolves around the ambitions held by the affected investors as
well as business people. For instance, the captains of the sector held onto the desire to improve
the livelihood of their families as well as the community at large. Such ambitions played a
considerable part in that they helped to improve the economy of the country by a significant
figure. Hence, some of the most common captains of the industry including but not limited to
Henry Ford who founded one of the most recognized and successful automobile companies and
John D. Rockefeller who established the Standard Oil Company.
Robber barons and captains of industry
When considering the efforts made by the entrepreneurs in the country within the
mentioned duration, one can confirm that some of these parties followed their personal
ambitions. Some of the entrepreneurs' used methods and tactics that did not match the desires of
the community as a whole. In addition to that, some of the investors made it impossible for other
similar firms to thrive and succeed in the market by imposing measures that shut down
competition completely. While investment in the mentioned ages played a critical role in
supporting the economy, not all the entrepreneurs made positive contributions that improved the
overall livelihoods of the community. Due to the differences in the ambitions and goals of the
entrepreneurs, some of the business people earned the term robber barons while the others
captains of industry (Stiles, 2014).
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While the implementation of various rules and measures by the ruling class created a
good opportunity and environment for growth, some people saw that as an opportunity for
working towards the accomplishment of their personal goals. Some of the most common people
who are referred to as the robber barons in the US include Carnegie and Cornelius Vanderbilt.
The primary reason behind the term, in this case, comes from the analysis of the kind of work
and behavior that these businessmen exhibited. For instance, the two businessmen subjected their
workers to long working hours. In addition to that, the employees in the various companies such
as Carnegie Steel Company used to operate under unfair conditions as well as unfavorable
environments which affected and pl...
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