The Exploitation Game: How Big Banks and Corporations Preyed on the Little Guy — and How You Can Fight Back

The History of Big Banks and Corporations Preying on the Little People

The story of big banks and corporations exploiting the average person is as old as capitalism itself. For centuries, powerful institutions have leveraged their influence, resources, and connections to build enormous wealth — often at the expense of the everyday worker, saver, and consumer. From the robber barons of the Gilded Age to the financial giants of Wall Street, the playbook has been the same: exploit loopholes, manipulate markets, and use their power to maintain an iron grip on wealth and resources.

The Gilded Age: Laying the Foundation of Exploitation

The Gilded Age (1870s-1900s) was a period of rapid economic growth, marked by the rise of industrial giants like John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and J.P. Morgan. These men built empires by controlling key industries — oil, steel, and finance — while using ruthless tactics to crush competition and exploit workers. Monopoly power allowed them to set prices, drive down wages, and amass unprecedented fortunes.