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During the industrial revolution in the U.S., Captains of Industry was a term referred to successful business leaders who gave something back to the country. These captains of industries, such as J.D. Rockefeller (above), gave back to the country by giving out jobs, starting libraries and schools, and giving to foundations and charities. Some examples of captains of industry are as J.D. Rockefeller who started standard oil and gave over 500 million to various charities, Andrew Carnegie who started Andrew Carnegie and Steel and gave away more than 350 million, Vanderbilt who made it big with railroads, J.P. Morgan who made millions in the banking industry, and Ford the famous automobile maker. Though people question the way these captains got to be the millionaires and philanthropist they were, in all they helped the U.S. become better.

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