Key Figures in U.S. Industrialization

Study Notes

Key Figures and Innovations in U.S. Industrialization

Bessemer Process
- Revolutionized steel production in the 19th century.
- Patented in 1855, enabled large-scale, cost-effective steel manufacturing.
Andrew Carnegie
- Scottish-born American industrialist known for his success in the steel industry.
- Implemented vertical integration to reduce costs and maximize profits.
John D. Rockefeller
- Industrial magnate who founded the Standard Oil Company.
- Accumulated immense wealth and advocated for the strategy of vertical integration.
American Federation of Labor (AFL)
- Among the first labor unions in the U.S.
- Eventually merged with the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) to strengthen labor advocacy.
George Pullman
- Notable 19th-century industrialist associated with railroad travel.
- Famous for the "sleeping car" and was involved in the significant labor strike of 1894.
Robert Fulton
- Pioneer of steam-powered navigation in the United States.
- Launched the first successful steamship, The Clermont, in 1807.
J.P. Morgan
- Influential banker and financier in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Played a key role in corporate finance and orchestrated major industrial mergers.
Samuel Slater
- Regarded as the "Father of the American Industrial Revolution."
- Instrumental in bringing British textile manufacturing techniques to the U.S., facilitating industrial growth.

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Explore the significant individuals and innovations that shaped U.S. industrialization in the 19th century. Understand the impact of the Bessemer Process, key figures like Carnegie and Rockefeller, and the role of labor unions such as the AFL. This quiz will test your knowledge of these pivotal developments.