Carnegie, Rockfeller, Morgan, and Ford: Shaping a Nation Through Capitalism
September 17 , 2011
Web Resources
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http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/carnegie
PBS: American Experience, The Richest Man in the World: Andrew Carnegie |
While the film is not currently available for
purchase through PBS, this is still an excellent site for teachers. An interactive
timeline, a gallery of images, and biographical descriptions are just a few
of the many features available. Be sure to check out the Teacher's Guide for
discussion questions if you are able to find a copy of the film.
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PBS: American Experience, The Rockefellers
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While the film is not
currently available for purchase through PBS, this is still an excellent site
for teachers. An interactive timeline, interviews, and biographical
descriptions are just a few of the many features available. Be sure to check
out the Corner the Market game and have your students try to build their own
monopoly on oil.
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The Henry Ford, The Life of Henry Ford
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Part of the Henry Ford Museum's site, The Life of Henry Ford
contains biographical information about Henry Ford. The site includes
information about his childhood, his career as an engineer, the Ford Motor
Company, and much more. In addition to this information, the site provides
easy navigation throughout the museum's online collections and exhibits.
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The Morgan Library & Museum, History of the Morgan |
Part of The Morgan Library & Museum, The History of the
Morgan contains biographical information about J.P. Morgan. The site includes
information about his career as a banker and collector, an interactive
timeline, and information about the architectural history of the Morgan. The
website also provides easy navigation throughout the library and museum's
online collections and exhibits.
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Biography.com
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Using the search feature on this site will take you to
biographies of Rockefeller, Carnegie, JP Morgan, Henry Ford, and many more.
All of the biographies are very general and brief, but many contain video
clips and images that are great for student use.
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America's Story from America's Library, The Gilded Age |
The Library of Congress’ “America’s Story from America’s
Library” is dedicated to helping students have fun with history. This site
features detailed information on the Gilded Age, as well as a few interesting
stories and facts about that time period.
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America's Story from America's Library, Andrew Carnegie |
The Library of Congress’ “America’s Story from America’s
Library” is dedicated to helping students have fun with history. This site
features biographical information on Andrew Carnegie, as well as a few
interesting stories and facts about his life.
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http://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plan/industrial-age-america-robber-barons-and-captains-industry
EDSITEment!, The Industrial Age in
America: Robber Barons and Captains of Industry
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The Industrial Age in America: Robber Barons and Captains of
Industry is a lesson plan that will encourage your students
to think critically about the great industrialists and financiers of the
past. The lesson features guiding questions and plentiful resources that will
lead students to take a stand as to whether or not these men were captains of
industry or robber barons.
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Free Technology for Teachers, Captains of Industry: Economics Simulation Game |
Captains of Industry is an economic simulation activity that will allow students to experience and experiment with the tactics of American businessmen in the second half of the 19th century. The activity is accessible in a Google Doc, although the site does include a downloadable version as well. |
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CNN Money, Almanac of American Wealth: The Richest Americans
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This is a brief list of the top ten wealthiest Americans ranked
by their total wealth as a fraction of the U.S. GDP at the time of their
death. John D. Rockefeller leads with a wealth of $1,400,000,000 or 1/65 of
the GDP.
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