Growth of Big Business in America

Year Published: 1967

Complete Record: Discusses factors responsible for the change in economy in the United States between 1865 and 1900, including a growing population, improved transportation, increased technology, and aggressive businessmen who created great corporations. As examples, traces the growth of Carnegie Steel and Standard Oil, and shows how federal anti-trust legislation was enacted in attempts to regulate this growth. Entirely comprised of still images until the end of the film with great footage of old auto manufacturing plants and a bustling city, possibly New York. Footage in this section is from the early 20th century/1900’s.

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