"Let's Look at an Owner" Summary

Jamie McNeil
October 14, 2013
US History Per. 5  

   In the 19th century, Californian Leland Stanford was a successful shopkeeper, but also the elected governor of Sacramento's Republican party, who voted for him themselves. Stanford's mission was to start to build the Transcontinental Railroad farther towards the central states, and he allowed Mormon workers, as well, to work on the railroad. But he was fairly unpopular because he made many mistakes over treaties and lands, plus he was unmotivated and often made rash decisions that he made by himself alone. Despite this, his efforts did have an impact on railroad growth to the east of California.

   I think the pros of business owners in the 1800s were that they were driven and very motivated to have successful businesses, which meant they were willing to hire workers. That would expand the business area. The cons would be that they were abrupt, impatient (and sometimes greedy)! This led to poor treatment of their business workers.

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   "Let's Look at an Owner"