Question

Which is the BEST example of a "Robber baron" using his wealth in a "philanthropic" manner?

Answer 1

For me, the best example of a Robber Baron using their money for charity is Andrew Carnegie.

Carnegie became famous for building a total of 2,509  libraries between 1883 and 1929.

Answer 2

Answer:

Cornelius Vanderbilt and the $1 million endowment he gave to Vanderbilt University.

Explanation:

"Baron Thief" was how the great American businessmen were jokingly called by the population in the nineteenth century. This name was not given because these businessmen were risky, but because they were enriched by dishonest means at the expense of abuse and compromise with the government.

An example of a robber baron who used his fortune in a "philanthropic" manner was Cornelius Vanderbilt and his $ 1 million donation to Vanderbilt University. Note that "philanthropy" was done ironically, underscoring the dishonest character of the robber barons.