A business owned by investors who buy part of the company through stocks

A company that eliminates its competition and controls an industry

A legal group that owns stock in many companies

A person who gives large amounts of money to charities

A place where workers work for long hours in poor conditions for little money

All members of society are equal owners of all businesses and share in the work and profits

The pattern of good times and bad times in the economy

A device that changes mechanical power into electrical power

A system for sending messages over wires using signals such as Morse Code

System of rail lines that connect the East Coast to the West Coast of the United States.

Famous American inventor who is credited with inventing the phonograph, microphone, incandescent light bulb, and many others.

Scientist who is credited with developing modern electrical systems.

Oil business owner who donated half of his earnings towards charities

Business owner who donated much of his wealth towards universities and libraries.