Growth of Big Business

Describe the growth of Big Business in the United States from 1865-1910.  Be sure to include the different industries, the birth of these industries and their success.

Make a decision about the effect of the growth of business on society as a whole.  Give a description of at least three of the famous businessmen of the era.  Discuss

the legal environment of business in the United States during this era.  Did it help or hinder the growth of large businesses?  Be sure to discuss the effect of the

growth of Big Business on the living standards of Americans from 1865 to 1900.

All history papers must have references.  For footnotes use CMS (Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian) for notations.  You should have a footnote after every major

paragraph telling me where you got your information.