1. The Rise of Big Business By: Patrick Schaffer

2. What is a Robber Baron A Robber Baron is a powerful 19th century United States business man and banker.

3. Andrew Carnegie He built the Carnegie Steel Company in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. He was a Scottish-American industrialist, business man, entrepreneur, and a major philanthropist. He was often known as the 2nd richest man in history.

4. John D. Rockefeller He founded the Standard Oil Company His foundations pioneered the development of Medical Research. He is regarded the richest man in history.

5. Cornelius Vanderbilt He built his wealth in shipping and railroads. He is known as one of the richest men in American History. American Entrepreneur.

6. George Westinghouse He invented the railroad air brake. He was an American entrepreneur and engineer. He was inducted into the Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of Fame in 1980.

7. George Pullman He invented the Pullman Sleeping Car. He was an American inventor and industrialist. He dropped out of School at age 14.

8. J.P. Morgan American financer, banker, and art collector. Created J.P Morgan and Company Created Chase the credit card.