The growth of America's industrialisation was considered the 'gilded age'.

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The growth of America's industrialisation was considered the 'gilded age'. In comparison to Britain whose industrial revolution had spanned 100 years, America's rapid transition had taken less than half the time.1 The late 19th century was dominated by a few prominent figures who were regarded as 'captains of industry' - millionaires at the helm of industry and business. This paper will examine whether the growth and success of the industrialisation was attributable to them by considering the success of industrialisation. Secondly, the focus will be on three prominent figures, these being John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie and J. P. Morgan. By examining their contributions and the conditions which supported them, it can be established as to whether they were responsible for the growth and success of industrialisation. Other aspects to consider include the progress of the railroads, availability of natural resources and the industrial workforce. Finally, the use of new technological advances and marketing techniques will be assessed to determine their impact on the industrialisation process.

When measuring the success of America's industrialisation in urban terms, the emergence of cities in 1880 was concentrated in the northeastern side of the country until the advance of the railroads. Agricultural industries