Should Cornelius Vanderbilt be given the title "Robber Baron" or "Captain of Industry"? and why?

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Olivia King

13 July, 06:02

Should Cornelius Vanderbilt be given the title "Robber Baron" or "Captain of Industry"? and why?

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Jair Johnson · Answer 1

Transcript of Cornelius Vanderbilt, Robber Barron or Captain of Industry. This is true because throughout his career he built up his money through buying out other companies that were unfair agreements, and never earned it entirely by himself ... "Cornelius Vanderbilt."