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The "captains of industry" were the early developers and controllers of industry and commerce during the Industrial Revolution of Britain, and again in the US in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The term may still be applied today to powerful leaders in the modernization of Asia.
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∙ 13y agoA Captain Of Industry is a powerful industrialist in the 19th Century in the U.S who used his wealth to improve the lives of others. Rather than improving his own life.
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What was the largest antebellum southern industry?
the largest antebellum southern industry was
The interstate commerce act was originally intended to regulate what industry?
Its the railroad industry
Reasons why government may nationalize an industry?
The industry may be declining or becoming bankrupt. The industry may be exploiting consumers rights and government wants to safe guard its citizens interest.
When was Captain Thomas Preston born?
He was born in 1722 the same year as sam Adams
Who was the captain of the 1981 springbok team?
wynand classen!
Is Bill Gates a captain of industry or robber baron?
captain of industry
Who was the captain of automobile industry?
Henry Ford was captain of the automobile industry
Who was a captain of industry and an inventor?
David Maydole was a captain of industry and an inventor
Who was the captain of industry of railroads?
Cornelius Vanderbilt is the Captain of the industry of railroads.
Was bill gates a robber baron or a captain of industry?
he is a captain of industry
Which captain of industry is known for making his money in the railroad industry?
The captain of industry known for making his money in the railroad industry is Cornelius Vanderbilt.
Was Steve Jobs a captain of industry?
Yes, he would be regarded as having been a captain of industry.
How was Cornelius Vanderbilt a captain of industry?
Vanderbilt was not considered a captain of industry. Instead, he was considered a robber baron.
How was Carnegie a captain of industry?
Previous Answer: yes he is a captain of industry but he is also a robber barron My Answer: He was one of the 1st "captains of industry". He was the leader of American steel industry from 1873 to 1901.
Was James Fisk captain of industry?
No he was a Robber Baron of Industry.
Was Cornelius Vanderbilt a captain of industry?
Cornelius Vanderbilt was not considered a captain of industry as he was more of a entrepreneur. He wasconsidered a robber baron.
Was Andrew Carnegie a robber baron or a caption of industry?
He was a captain of industry
