CaptainsofIndustryvs.RobberBarons

CharacteristicsofCaptainsofIndustry CharacteristicsofRobberBarons1.Increasesavailabilityofgoodsbybuildingfactories,loweringprices,andprovidingusefulservicestothepublic

1.Drainsthecountryofitsnaturalresourcesandruinsitsbeautywithpollutionandfactories

2.Raisesproductivityofworkersthroughefficiencyandinnovation(newideasorinventions)

2.Openlycorrupt,breaksthelawandbribesofficialstobendthelawforthem

3.Createsmorejobsandtreatsworkersfairlybyprovidingasafeworkingenvironmentandfairpay

3.Drivescompetitorstoruin,eliminatesjobs,andkeepspriceshighforconsumers

4.DonateswealthtoAmerica’spublicinstitutions(libraries,schools,charities)

4.Forcesworkerstoworkindangerous/unhealthyconditionsforlowpay

TonyStark(Ironman)

• Philanthropist(donatespersonalwealthtovariouscharities)

• Fundsresearchanddevelopmentforclean,renewableenergies

• DefendsAmericansfromvillains

Mr.Burns(TheSimpsons)

• Pollutestheenvironmentwithhispowerplant

• Triestoblockoutthesuntoraiseenergyprices

• Stealscandyfrombabies