Modern America Takes Shape Practice

Front

Who created the steel industry in Pittsburgh, PA?

Back

Andrew Carnegie

Front

Shareholders of a corporation invest their money in hopes of making more ______. However, investing can be very _____.

Back

Money; risky

Front

Which invention was developed during the late 1800's and early 1900's? Options: Laptop computer, Light bulb, Atomic energy

Back

Light bulb

Front

Who created the Standard Oil Company?

Back

John D. Rockefeller

Front

Businesses raise capital by doing what?

Back

Selling shares of stock to investors

Front

Captains of Industry display this quality:

Back

Donate money for the benefit of all

Front

What made Edwin Drake's discovery of oil such an important event?

Back

It marked the birth of the modern oil industry

Front

What happened to settle the Great Railroad Strike of 1877, the Homestead Strike 1892, and the Pullman Strike 1894?

Back

Violence broke out and troops were brought in to stop the strike

Front

Why were people moving to the cities in the late 1800's?

Back

Availability of jobs, Industrial and factory growth

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"Colonel" Edwin Drake discovered oil in this CITY on August 27, 1859.

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Titusville, PA