Progressive Era

Cornelius Vanderbilt was a shipping and railroad tycoon.

• True

• False

Andrew Carnegie was known for his __________ empire.

• Banking

• Oil

• Steel

John D. Rockefeller was known his ____________ empire.

• Banking

• Oil

• Steel

JP Morgan was known for his involvement within the __________ industry.

• Banking

• Oil

• Steel

What were conditions like in factories and sweatshops?

• Hot

• Cramped

• Unsafe

• Good Ventilation

Who was paid the least within a company?

• Children

• Men

• Women

What did labor unions fight for?

• Better Working Conditions

• Less Hours

• Better Wages

• Longer Hours

What is a monopoly?

• A company or person that has almost complete control over an industry.

• A very wealthy company

• A board game

Why did immigrants come to the United States? Select all that apply.

• Escape Religious Discrimination

• Jobs

• Escape Violence

• Escape Poverty and Hunger

How did the majority of immigrants come over to the United States?

• 1st Class

• 2nd Class

• Steerage