'The term “robber baron” was applied to powerful nineteenth-century industrialists who were viewed as having used questionable practices to amass their wealth. On the other hand, “captains of industry” were business leaders whose means of amassing a personal fortune contributed positively to the country in some way.'
1. nearly 15 times the population of New France 2. support of the IROQUOIS, the strongest confederation of Indian tribes in America 3. English Navy was the strongest navy in the world