The <em>Robber Barons</em> were millionaire entrepreneurs and owners of half of the Unites States in the last third of the 19th century. These men were the influencers of all the politicians of that time because they extorted the main ones in power; as we know, the money controls the world, commonly nobody can resist to the money.
Some historians consider the <em>Robber Barons</em> as boosters of the United States economy, before their apparition the country were an agricultural country and thanks they it becomes as an industry.
Finally, we will mention the most named <em>Robber Barons</em> and their principles contributions to the country:
- John D. Rockefeller, First oil monopoly.
- Andrew Carnegie, Cranegie Steel Company.
- Cornelius Vanderbilt, Grand Central Depot.
- J.P. Morgan, General Electric, bought Carnegie's company and founded the U.S. Steel.
- Leland Stanford, Stanford University.
Answer:
D-Day was one of the most remarkable military campaigns in history. One of the strategies in Operation Overlord was to prepare the beaches for incoming allied troops by heavily bombing Nazi gun positions at the coast. As well as destroying key bridges and roads to cut off Germany's retreat and reinforcements. The paratroopers were told to then drop in to secure inland positions ahead of the land invasion.
Answer:
An empire at peace, with many colonies, has resources to support a wealthy, educated population
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Explanation:
Imperial stability, that is a power that successfully manages colonies, leads to more wealth for a nation. More wealth brings peace and stability, at the time of peace, scholars shall be at peace to gain more knowledge and hence the rise of scholarship.
A good example is the 'golden age' of the sighted Gupta empire, Chandragupta expanded his territory as an imperialist which saw his empire stabilize, with peace and wealth, this in turn led to the emergence of a number of scholars such as Kalidasa, the greatest poet of sanskrit during her time.