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Origin story of Monopoly and contrasting views on capitalism
TLDR The origin story of Monopoly reflects contrasting views on capitalism and the American dream, with the game evolving from anti-monopolist sentiments in the post-Civil War era to its massive success in 1935 during the Great Depression.
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The origin story of the game Monopoly reflects contrasting views on capitalism and the American dream.
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The post-Civil War era in the United States saw a surge in wealth creation controlled by a few individuals, leading to growing discontent with monopolies and inequality among the working class.
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Americans in the late 1800s resonated with the message of breaking apart monopolies and concentrations of power, leading to the creation of the original version of Monopoly with both monopolist and anti-monopolist rule sets.
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The original version of Monopoly, with monopolist and anti-monopolist rule sets, spread rapidly and was adapted by players to reflect their own localities, leading to its popularity and evolution across different regions.
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Charles Darrow takes the game of Monopoly, redesigns the board, and markets it successfully to save Parker Brothers from financial ruin during the Great Depression.
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Charles Darrow presents the Monopoly game to Parker Brothers during the Great Depression, leading to its massive success in 1935, despite controversy over its origins.
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Lizzie Magie, the original creator of Monopoly, dies in obscurity while Charles Darrow is celebrated as the inventor, leading to contrasting legacies.
