1) Andrew Carnegie is shown in the image in front of the idea of a trust. What
message is the artist attempting to send about trusts?
2) In the cartoon, Uncle Sam is observing the trust and listening to the Andrew
Carnegie’s quote. How would the government feel about Carnegie and the
trusts? How do you know?
3) This cartoon uses irony. Explain how this is the case.
Document B
“It will be a great mistake for the community to shoot the millionaires, for they are
the bees that make the most honey and contribute most to the hive even after they
have gorged themselves full.” – Andrew Carnegie
1) What does Carnegie mean by “contribute most to the hive?”
2) Does this quote suggest millionaires are Captains of Industry of Robber
Barons? Explain your response.
Document C
1) According to the cartoon, what does Standard Oil control?
2) Why would an octopus be a good animal to symbolize the control the
Standard Oil Company has on America?
3) Explain how this cartoon shows Rockefeller and Standard Oil as Captains of
Industry or Robber Barons.
4) What do you feel is the artist’s purpose for this cartoon? What evidence
supports this belief?
Document D
1) According to the cartoon, who controls the federal government – The
American people or large corporations?
2) Who represents the trusts in this particular cartoon?
3) What industry did this representative dominate?
4) What are some symbols of industry represented in this cartoon?
5) What do you feel is the artist’s purpose for this cartoon? What evidence
supports this belief?
Document E
“While the law of competition is sometimes hard for the individual, it is best for the
race because it ensures the survival of the fittest in every department. We accept
and welcome as conditions the great inequality of environment, concentration of
business in the hands of a few.” – Andrew Carnegie
1) How do you feel Andrew Carnegie feels about the concept of Social
Darwinism? Explain your responses using evidence from the quote.
Document F
1) What does this historian consider to be the industrialist’s major
contributions to the “free world?”
2) Would this historian support the idea of capitalism? Explain your response
with support from the text.
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