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Two historians are debating the legacy of a 19th-century industrialist.
* Historian Alvarez: "His business practices were ruthless. He created monopolies that crushed small competitors, paid his workers subsistence wages, and used private security to violently break strikes. He was a tyrant."
* Historian Bove: "But you're ignoring the context. His factories mass-produced goods that raised the general standard of living, his investments in infrastructure built the nation's economy, and his philanthropy endowed universities and hospitals. He was a great captain of industry."
Although the historians are debating facts, the core of their disagreement is most likely rooted in:
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