Vocabulary
A person who risks money and time to start a new business.
When farmers wanted railroads to lower their prices, they joined this organization.
The Grange
Many Hoosiers believed this about the state's supply of natural gas
That it would last forever.
This type of industry created a need for new types of machines and tools.
farm industry
A group of workers who have joined together to demand better wages and working conditions.
labor union
Railroads brought both positive and ___________ changes.
negative/bad
Factory owners moved to take advantage of this.
Cheap/abundant fuel
Many Hoosiers have been nominated for vice president. Because of this, sometimes Indiana is called....
Mother of Vice Presidents
The amount of goods and services workers can make or provide in a set amount of time.
***DAILY DOUBLE***
productivity
Indiana had _________ miles of track.
1400
Natural gas in Indiana was discovered in east central Indiana during this year.
***BONUS QUESTION***
1867
Between 1860 and 1910 this happened to Indiana's population.
doubled
A company or organization designed for a specific purpose.
corporation
In 1910 factories and railroads could be found across much of this part of northern Indiana.
***BONUS QUESTION***
Gary/The Calumet
Cities in these two parts of the state grew the fastest.
north and central
In 1859...
Indianapolis started the first paid fire department.
profit
The money a business earns after all its expenses are paid.
Farmers worked together to get railroads to do this.
A factory where oil is processed into gasoline and other products.
oil refinery
Two jobs immigrants had.
Working in coal mines and steel mills.