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100
Who was President during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
100
What was the name of the war fought in the United States between northern and southern States? The war was mainly because of the issue of slavery.
The American Civil War
100
What is a Strike?
A group of workers (union) decided not to work until their demands were met
200
Who started the new Industry "Oil Refining"?
John D. Rockefeller
200
What is the Underground Railroad?
It was a system made up of houses that were used as hiding places and escape roads to help slaves get to freedom in the Northern states
200
What is the name of the metal that was lighter and less expensive than iron?
Aluminum
300
What is Clara Brown known for?
She founded the American Red Cross. (The American Red Cross is an organization that helps people in disasters)
300
What was the Gettysburg address?
It was a speech given by Abraham Lincoln that has become a symbol of the honor and courage of soldiers who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg
300
It was discovered that oil could be made into many products such as grease or fuel for lamps. This process is called?
Oil Refining
400
Who invented air brakes and safety lights for trains to make them more safe?
George Westinghouse
400
Describe what happened during the Johnstown Flood
On May 31, 1889, the south Fork Dam broke in Johnstown because of heavy rain. The flood went through the town destroying factories, trains, and people. Over 2,200 people lost their lives and millions of dollars in damage were done.
400
What is Slavery?
When a person owns another person like property, they can sell or buy the person. (It is illegal now)
500
What are the names of the two men who invented the process of turning iron into steel?
William Kelly and Henry Bessemer
500
What battle was known as a turning point in the Civil War because up until then, the Southern Army had won most of the battles?
The Battle of Gettysburg
500
What was the process invented that would turn iron into steel?
The Bessemer Process