Captains of Industry Worksheet
Explore the lives and impacts of key Captains of Industry during the Gilded Age with this engaging worksheet for 6th graders.
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Captains of Industry: Shaping America
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use what you've learned about the 'Captains of Industry' to complete this worksheet.
1. Which Captain of Industry was known for his dominance in the steel industry?
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Cornelius Vanderbilt
J.P. Morgan
2. The Standard Oil Company, a powerful monopoly, was founded by:
Andrew Carnegie
Henry Ford
John D. Rockefeller
George Pullman
3. Cornelius Vanderbilt made his fortune primarily in the industry.
4. J.P. Morgan was a powerful who helped organize major corporations.
5. Many Captains of Industry were also known for their philanthropy, donating large sums of money to charities.
True
False
6. The term "robber baron" was used by critics to describe the unethical business practices of some Captains of Industry.
True
False
7. Describe one positive impact of the Captains of Industry on American society during the Gilded Age.
8. Name one Captain of Industry and explain how they built their wealth.
Match each Captain of Industry with their primary industry.
9. Andrew Carnegie
a. Finance
10. John D. Rockefeller
b. Railroads
11. Cornelius Vanderbilt
c. Steel
12. J.P. Morgan
d. Oil
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