To begin, John Davidson Rockefeller’s oppositions such as Vanderbilt, and Tom Scott continuously try to make more money off of Rockefeller and sabotage his well planned industry, however Rockefeller always makes a decision that will tear down the opposition to keep his industry running. Through the study of John D. Rockefeller, he should be considered a captain of industry. He has justified his wealth many times as he has never cut his workers wages, he has also donated to charity very often, and innovated enough to create many jobs for American citizens. His oppositions such as Vanderbilt, and Tom Scott continuously try to make more money off of Rockefeller and sabotage his well planned industry, however Rockefeller always makes a decision
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Rockefeller proved himself in many ways to be a leader of his time. One way he shows us this is by how he frequently donated to charity, giving money also to his Baptist church, which kept him moving spiritually. Rockefeller always saw an opportunity to be better than other industrialists, which are to be considered mostly Robber Barons. For instance, many articles are similar in stating that, “From his first employment as a clerk, Rockefeller sought to give away one-tenth of his earnings to charity. His benefactions grew with his income, and he also gave time and energy to philanthropic causes. At first he depended on the Baptist Church for advice; the Church wanted its own great university, and in 1892 the University of Chicago opened under the brilliant presidency of a man Rockefeller much admired, William Rainey Harper” (Gale Biography). This shows Rockefeller’s motivation to be better than the wealth he is accounted for, as he was also attempting to beat his opponents in industry at how much money they could donate, or give away to organizations. Another way, that represents John D. Rockefeller as a captain of industry is that he treated his workers fairly, and was respectful to them as much as possible. Rockefeller never cut wages for his workers, and did not spend much of the money for himself. For instance, the PBS editor states that, “He was very exacting and scrupulously honest. For example, he would not write out a false bill of lading under any circumstances. For all this work, he was not well paid. But whatever he was paid, he always gave to his church and local charities” (PBS). This shows how he shared a system of trust between his workers and himself so that nothing would go wrong for his industry such as a riot. Although, he was focused on building his industry he was never mindful about wealth. John D. Rockefeller also created more jobs for people, while innovating. Rockefeller started with railroads, then leading up to his own creation,
Rockefeller proved himself in many ways to be a leader of his time. One way he shows us this is by how he frequently donated to charity, giving money also to his Baptist church, which kept him moving spiritually. Rockefeller always saw an opportunity to be better than other industrialists, which are to be considered mostly Robber Barons. For instance, many articles are similar in stating that, “From his first employment as a clerk, Rockefeller sought to give away one-tenth of his earnings to charity. His benefactions grew with his income, and he also gave time and energy to philanthropic causes. At first he depended on the Baptist Church for advice; the Church wanted its own great university, and in 1892 the University of Chicago opened under the brilliant presidency of a man Rockefeller much admired, William Rainey Harper” (Gale Biography). This shows Rockefeller’s motivation to be better than the wealth he is accounted for, as he was also attempting to beat his opponents in industry at how much money they could donate, or give away to organizations. Another way, that represents John D. Rockefeller as a captain of industry is that he treated his workers fairly, and was respectful to them as much as possible. Rockefeller never cut wages for his workers, and did not spend much of the money for himself. For instance, the PBS editor states that, “He was very exacting and scrupulously honest. For example, he would not write out a false bill of lading under any circumstances. For all this work, he was not well paid. But whatever he was paid, he always gave to his church and local charities” (PBS). This shows how he shared a system of trust between his workers and himself so that nothing would go wrong for his industry such as a riot. Although, he was focused on building his industry he was never mindful about wealth. John D. Rockefeller also created more jobs for people, while innovating. Rockefeller started with railroads, then leading up to his own creation,