Social Studies: Turn of the Century Flashcards
inventor of the first telephone
Alexander Graham Bell
Put these communication inventions in order: telephone, Pony Express, telegraph
Pony express, then telegraph, then telephone
What did Thomas Edison improve?
light bulb by making it last longer
Why was the light bulb an important invention?
It led to power stations and the popularity of electricity
How did the Wright Brothers change the world?
They were the first people to try to invent an airplane
How did the oil industry change after automobiles were invented?
They started selling gasoline to power the cars
How did Andrew Carnegie make steel cheaper to produce?
He bought iron and coal mines, railroads, and shipping companies so he controlled every part of the process
Why were factories located near railroads?
So they could receive raw materials easily and ship their goods to other cities for sale
the people who work for a company
human resources
the tools and machines you need to start a business
capital resources
a person who will give you money to build your business
investor
These were formed to try to help workers organize to get better rights and working conditions
labor union
When people stopped working in order to make changes
strike
What goals did labor unions have?
Shorter working hours, safer workplaces
What act gave people 160 acres if they lived on it for 5 years and improved the land?
Homestead Act
