The Profiteers of the Civil War-Why do you think business practices like those described flourished during this era?
This article highlights several examples of the men who profited from dishonest business ventures during the Civil War.
As you read, consider the tactics used by the captains of industry in the years following the war. Do you see any similarities in who they were and how they ran their businesses?
Why do you think business practices like those described flourished during this era?
