11 Questions
What business strategy did Andrew Carnegie employ in the steel industry?
Vertical Integration
Who bought US Steel from Andrew Carnegie?
J.P. Morgan
What technique did Henry Ford use to manufacture cars?
Assembly line technique
What was the name of John D. Rockefeller's company?
Standard Oil
What was the main reason immigrants came to America?
For job opportunities
What did Cornelius Vanderbilt do with his shipping business?
Sold it to buy into railroads
What was the purpose of the Afl and Knights of Labor?
To protect workers' rights
What philosophy did Andrew Carnegie believe in?
The Gospel of Wealth
What was the Sherman Antitrust Act?
A law to regulate business
What was the significance of the 'Letters Home' written by immigrants?
They encouraged more immigrants to come to America
What was the term for someone who crossed a picket line to work during a strike?
Scab
Learn about the rise of entrepreneurs and big businesses in the Industrialization Era, including notable figures like Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, and Cornelius Vanderbilt. Discover how they built their business empires and contributed to the growth of industries such as steel, oil, and railroads.
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