Scenarios about 'robber barons'
The term referring to American industrial and financial tycoons of the late 19th century who amassed enormous wealth through monopolistic business practices. These controversial figures like Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Morgan transformed the American economy through railroad expansion, steel production, and banking consolidation while often employing questionable tactics to eliminate competition and exploit workers. Their legacy encompasses both unprecedented philanthropic giving and the governmental reforms their business practices ultimately inspired.
What If The Gilded Age Never Ended?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Progressive Era reforms failed to take hold, allowing Gilded Age economic policies, industrial monopolies, and social dynamics to continue shaping American society throughout the 20th century.
What If The Progressive Era Reforms Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Progressive Movement failed to enact its sweeping reforms in the early 20th century United States, fundamentally altering the development of American democracy, regulation, and social welfare.