Captains of Industry

What were the four big businesses that transformed America between 1870 and 1914?

• Railroads, steel, coal, and oil

• Automobiles, textiles, agriculture, and banking

• Telecommunications, technology, entertainment, and healthcare

• Construction, manufacturing, finance, and retail

Which industry was Cornelius Vanderbilt primarily involved in?

• Railroads

• Steel

• Oil

• Banking

What was Cornelius Vanderbilt's goal in life?

• To become the largest employer in America

• To build several huge mansions

• To give generously to many causes

• To become rich

What did Andrew Carnegie do with 90 percent of his wealth?

• Invested in more companies

• Built schools and colleges

• Donated to medical research

• Started a university

What is the main ingredient used to make steel?

• Iron ore

• Cotton

• Coal

• Limestone

Which industry did John D. Rockefeller dominate?

• Shipping and railroads

• Steel

• Oil

• Banking

What did John D. Rockefeller do with his fortune?

• Invested in more businesses

• Funded medical research and public health efforts

• Built art and book collections

• Started a charitable organization

What was J.P. Morgan's main area of expertise?

• Shipping and railroads

• Steel

• Oil

• Banking

What did J.P. Morgan do with his wealth?

• Invested in more companies

• Donated to museums and libraries

• Funded medical research

• Started a university

What is a monopoly?

• A group that helps others by giving them money

• A group of companies that join together to limit competition

• A product or business with only one seller who can control the price and availability

• A type of game played by big businesses