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Explore the rise of corporations, monopolies, and powerful industrialists of the 2nd Industrial Revolution with this Rise of Corporations and Monopolies Lesson Plan Bundle. This content-rich resource covers key economic developments, business strategies like vertical and horizontal integration, and the impact of figures such as Carnegie, Rockefeller, and Vanderbilt. Each lesson is designed to be ready-to-use, making it ideal for any history teacher, regardless of prior experience with the content.

This bundle includes two complete lesson plans covering the economic and business transformations of the Gilded Age:

Lessons Included:
Rise of Corporations (17 slides, 4 pages)
- The rise of corporations and how they differ from sole proprietorships
- Stock market basics and the role of stockholders
- Horizontal and vertical integration strategies
- Laissez-faire economic policy and its influence on industrial expansion
Captains of Industry / Robber Barons (34 slides, 4 pages)
- Industrial titans: Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, and J.P. Morgan
- The formation of trusts and monopolies
- Controversies over monopolistic power and business ethics
- Political cartoons analyzing public perception of these figures

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Each Lesson Plan Includes:
- PowerPoint Presentation: Ready-to-use, visually engaging slides.
- Guided Notes: Student-friendly fill-in-the-blank notes to accompany the lessons.
- Multiple Choice Quizzes: Quick quizzes of 6 questions in length to assess understanding.
- Teacher Answer Keys: Easy-to-reference answer keys for both guided notes and quizzes.

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Why Teachers Love This Corporations & Monopolies Bundle:
- No-Prep & Easy to Use – Perfect for busy teachers looking for high-quality, engaging content.
- Highly Visual – Includes a wealth of political cartoons for historical analysis.
- Flexible for Any Class Length – Designed for a standard 45–50 minute period but easily adaptable.

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