The"captains of Industry" Did NOT Succeed in Gainingwhich of the Following

question 56

Multiple Choice

The"captains of industry" did NOT succeed in gainingwhich of the following by 1900?

• A) access to noble status
• B) the fascination of the public
• C) access to politicians, some of who had nicknames as a result: the railroad senator or the oil senator
• D) control of the highest echelons of the military
• E) acquisition of astonishing wealth and power

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