Chapter 5 Vocab Flashcard
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madeline porphyro
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The eve Of St Agnes John Keats
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Thomas edison
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American inventor and businessman, who invented the lightbulb.
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Bessemer Process
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First method for making steel cheaper and in larger quantities
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Andrew Carnegies Gospel Of Wealth
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An article written by Andrew Carnegie in June 1889 that describes responsibility of philanthropy by upperclass.
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John D Rockefeller
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An American oil industry, business & Philanthropy
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Interstate Commerce Act of 1887
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Making the railroad the first industry subject to federal regulation.
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Alexander Graham bell
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Scottish born scientist inventor and innovator.
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Child Labor
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the Gainful employment of children below age determined by law
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Union
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A number people (workers) joined together for a common purpose.
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Monopoly
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The exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity.
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Transcontinental railroad
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Constructed to transport east to west. Railroad to california.
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Philanthropy
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The desire to promote welfare of others especially expressed by generous donation of money.
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Anti-Trust Acts
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1890, first act that outlawed monopolistic business practices.
