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Plain History: The Gilded Age

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Carnegie, Corruption, and the Gilded Age

This chapter explores Andrew Carnegie's rise as a leading industrialist, emphasizing his strategic relationships with government and powerful figures. It examines the contrasting approaches of Carnegie and Rockefeller towards monopolies, partnership, and philanthropy while detailing the government's role in favoring big business and undermining labor movements. Additionally, the chapter highlights the rampant corruption in late 19th-century politics and the complex interplay between industrial growth and political misconduct.

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