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Who is known for monopolizing the steel industry?
Who is known for monopolizing the steel industry?
Which invention is Alexander Graham Bell most famous for?
Which invention is Alexander Graham Bell most famous for?
What significant contribution did Nikola Tesla make to electricity?
What significant contribution did Nikola Tesla make to electricity?
Which of the following individuals created the railway air brake?
Which of the following individuals created the railway air brake?
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Who was a president known for opposing monopolies?
Who was a president known for opposing monopolies?
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Study Notes
Industrial Giants of the Gilded Age
- John D. Rockefeller monopolized the oil industry.
- Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.
- Andrew Carnegie controlled the steel industry.
- Thomas Edison significantly improved the light bulb.
- Nikola Tesla promoted the use of alternating current.
- George Westinghouse developed the railway air brake and was a pioneering figure.
- George Pullman invented railroad sleeping cars.
- J.P. Morgan was an investor who acquired numerous businesses, heavily supporting the railroad industry.
- Cornelius Vanderbilt amassed wealth through railroads and shipping.
- Theodore Roosevelt was a president known for challenging monopolies.
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Test your knowledge on the influential figures of the Gilded Age, including titans like John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie. This quiz covers their contributions to industries such as oil, steel, and telecommunications, as well as key innovations and challenges of the era. See how well you remember their impact on American history!
