Captains Of Industry During The Industrial Revolution

The Industrial revolution provided an opportunity for a handful of Americans to amass a great deal of wealth and prosper. The conditions that allowed for the rise of these Americans were cheap labor, a lack of government regulations, and improved technology in manufacturing and communications. Some Americans were convinced that these industrialists were crooks, stealing from the public to build their fortunes. By increasing goods, creating jobs and expanding markets, others would argue they were captains of industry and served their nation in a positive way. As pioneers of the modern industry, having ultimately acted in the best interests of society in America, I believe in the end, they were more characteristic of captains of industry for