Vocab Flashcards
Corporation
Type of business organization that can have many owners and grow large.
Stock
When a corporation sells shares/ part ownership of the company
Partners
A person who takes part in activities with others
Trust
A group of companies managed by a single board of trustees
Monopoly
Total control of an industry by a single producers
Example of Labor
The people a business needs to make the products.
Example of Capital
Things poeple use to make other goods and services. Ex. Machines, Money, & Buildings.
What was Ida Tarbell’s contribution to the era?
She was a muckraker and helped expose corruption
What was Jane Addams’ contribution to the era?
Set up Hull House for the Urban poor and was a pioneer in the field of social work.
What are two of Roosevelt’s accomplishments
He formed the National Conservation Commission which produced the first survey of the country’s natural resources. He also took action against trusts that violated the Sherman Antitrust act. Brought charges against beef, oil, and tobacco trusts.
Who are important leaders in the Suffrage Movement?
Elizabeth Cady. Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Lucretia Mott.
Eugene V. Debs
Helped found the American Socialist party. He helped the party gain support. (Also a candidate)
