[driftless2]

The period of the so-called robber barons (1850-1900) was the era of the greatest growth of wealth by pct. for the average American in American history.

Even though the majority of people still lived on farms (that would swiftly change during the 20th century), the country went from a mostly agricultural based country to the world's most powerful industrial nation.

A person transported from 1850 to 1900 or 1900 to 1950 would be far more stunned by the changes in America than a person transported from 1950 to 2000.

[stephenjohnbanker]

“The period of the so-called robber barons (1850-1900) was the era of the greatest growth of wealth by pct. for the average American in American history.”

YOU have a brain, and even use it.

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