This man owned over 80% of the railroads in the U.S. during industrialization.
Vanderbilt
100
This invention was created by the Wright brothers and eventually became the main way for people to travel far distances.
The Airplane
100
This type of businessman is very rich. He also makes sure that his workers are paid fairly and that they work in a safe environment.
Captain of industry
100
Robber Baron
A rich businessman who takes advantage of other people and who only cares about money.
200
This person invented the first car. He is also given credit for being the first person to use the assembly line in his factories.
Henry Ford
200
This invention allowed people to work and play more easily at night. It also helped to develop large electrical companies.
The light bulb
200
I am the owner of a huge fast food company. Since I only care about money, I pay my workers as little as possible so that I can make more! The only thing I care about is money and power. THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF.....
Robber Baron
200
Captain of Industry
A very rich businessman who's products help people to live better lives. They also care about their employees and make sure they are safe and are paid well for their hard work.
300
This man was one of the most powerful in the United States. He controlled the entire steel industry during industrialization.
Andrew Carnegie
300
This invention helped people communicate with each other more easily. People from across the country could now talk to each other very quickly.
The Telephone
300
Why was steel so important to the creation of large cities with buildings that were very tall?
Steel was the only material strong enough to support buildings that were very tall.
300
The term Industrialization means...
A change from people making products by hand to people making large amounts of products in factories.
400
This man would provide loans to big businessmen who needed more money to build their factories. He would then charge them interest.
J.P. Morgan
400
This invention was created by Henry Ford.
The Automobile
400
What did Vanderbilt sell in order to invest in the railroad industry?
Ships
400
What does the term monopoly mean? (you can also give an example)
When one company or businessman owns all of the products in a particular market.
500
This big businessman was known for his philanthropy.
Andrew Carnegie
500
This invention allowed cities to become much larger. With this material, larger and taller buildings could be built!
Steel
500
What invention is given credit for making industrialization possible?
The Railroads
500
This method was first used in Henry Ford's factories. It allowed factories to make their products much more quickly and at a cheaper price.