1. Name of the Industrialist Thomas Edison
2. He did acquire his wealth?
He acquire his wealth through selling newspaper, it was his first start that made him succeed in life later. The Universal stock printer company rewarded him $40,000 because of his impress full work of inventing stock ticker’s. After that, Edison decided to leave his job and concentrated on inventing. Also, in early 1870s, “he acquired a reputation as a first-rate inventor”.
3. How he (or his related industries) treated workers?
He treated his worker fairly, and he used to give them proper knowledge about the work.
4. How he spent his money?
He spent his money to inventing new objects which helped the nation. “I always invent to obtain money to go on inventing” (Edison) …show more content…
How he donated his money?
Thomas Edison donated his money to his companies.
6. Do you believe he is Robber Baron or Captain of industry?
I believe Thomas Edison was a Captain of industry because he concentrated to his invention, and worked hard to give his country and people proper life. He was one who light up this world.
7. What made you categorize your choice as Robber Baron or Captain of Industry?
After reading Thomas Edison biography, I considered him as a Captain of Industry. Due to his worked that he provided to us for standard living. I heard about him throughout in my history classes, and since childhood I know that he was one who invented first bulb. I appreciated all his
2. He did acquire his wealth?
He acquire his wealth through selling newspaper, it was his first start that made him succeed in life later. The Universal stock printer company rewarded him $40,000 because of his impress full work of inventing stock ticker’s. After that, Edison decided to leave his job and concentrated on inventing. Also, in early 1870s, “he acquired a reputation as a first-rate inventor”.
3. How he (or his related industries) treated workers?
He treated his worker fairly, and he used to give them proper knowledge about the work.
4. How he spent his money?
He spent his money to inventing new objects which helped the nation. “I always invent to obtain money to go on inventing” (Edison) …show more content…
How he donated his money?
Thomas Edison donated his money to his companies.
6. Do you believe he is Robber Baron or Captain of industry?
I believe Thomas Edison was a Captain of industry because he concentrated to his invention, and worked hard to give his country and people proper life. He was one who light up this world.
7. What made you categorize your choice as Robber Baron or Captain of Industry?
After reading Thomas Edison biography, I considered him as a Captain of Industry. Due to his worked that he provided to us for standard living. I heard about him throughout in my history classes, and since childhood I know that he was one who invented first bulb. I appreciated all his