Big Business & Industry
This industry’s expansion relied heavily on steel and oil in the late 1800s.
What is the railroad industry?
This communication device, developed by Samuel Morse, revolutionized long-distance messaging.
What is the telegraph?
He founded Standard Oil and became one of the most powerful monopolists in American history.
Who is John D. Rockefeller?
Alexander Graham Bell’s major invention in 1876.
What is the telephone?
This steel magnate believed in the “Gospel of Wealth” and practiced philanthropy.
Who is Andrew Carnegie?
This invention by Thomas Edison brought light to homes and streets across America.
What is the electric light bulb?
Trusts and monopolies often limited this, which is essential for a healthy economy.
What is competition?
The expansion of railroads helped the growth of this energy industry.
What is the oil industry?
The rise of big business led to the rapid growth of these urban areas.
What are cities?
This innovation allowed factories to operate after dark and increased productivity.
What is electric lighting?