What were some of their greatest successes & failures in your view?

Part 3-Short Essay Section:
Use the following essay prompt to complete in approximately 1-2 pages. This as a chance to
demonstrate what you know & how well you can synthesize information into a coherent &
convincing argument. More evidence is better. But, although specific evidence & examples
are important for context (Who, What, When, Where), use this information in order to get
at deeper significance (So What?). The questions are purposely general in order to allow
for different arguments, yet you need to develop a specific thesis to guide your essay. Also,
the questions may ask your opinion either directly or indirectly. However, you are
evaluated based on how well you support your opinion, not on your opinions themselves.
Be sure to provide specific historical evidence to support your answer.
Part 3: Possible Essay #1> “Captains of Industry” or “Robber Barons”>
Would you consider men like Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Morgan
“Captains of Industry” or “Robber Barons”? Why?
-How did social theories like “Social Darwinism” and the “Gospel of Wealth” influence
whether you see these figures as either Captains of Industry/Robber Barons?
-How did Captains of Industry/Robber Barons affect the growth of industry in the US?
-What were some of their greatest successes & failures in your view?
-In conclusion, did the activities of these men lead to “progress” overall?

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