SSUSH11-14

Front

What did the national time zones help create?

Back

More efficient train schedules

Front

What business practice did Rockefeller use to maximize profits?

Back

Vertical integration

Front

By 1879, what percentage of the refining capacity in the United States did Standard Oil control?

Back

90%

Front

What did Rockefeller do with inefficient refineries?

Back

Improved or closed them

Front

What was the result of Rockefeller's business practice of vertical integration?

Back

Maximized profits

Front

Who was a successful big business owner in the late 19th century known for his work in the steel industry?

Back

Andrew Carnegie

Front

What distinguished Andrew Carnegie from other big business entrepreneurs?

Back

His level of philanthropy

Front

What code is used in telegraph communication?

Back

Morse Code

Front

What was the impact of telegraph communication on business?

Back

More efficient coordination

Front

What did the transfer of information and resources help to connect?

Back

All regions of the United States