US Industrialization
Brady Madsen
John Rockefeller
What: He was the founder of the first oil company, he was an American business magnate and philanthropist.
When: Born on July 8, 1839, died on May 23, 1937
Where: His oil company was built in Cleveland Ohio
Why: He established foundations that were pioneers in medical research
MLA: John D Rockefeller biograph-facts, birthday, life story. Early years. 1996-2013. A+E television networks, LLC
Alexander Graham Bell
What: He was an eminent scientist, inventor, and a engineer
Where: He lived with his grandpa in London for a little bit
Why: He made the telephone so it can help the morse code
When: Born on March 3, 1847, died on August 2, 1922
MLA: Alexander Graham bell biograph-facts, birthday, life story . Early years. 1996-2013. A+E television networks, LLC
The Great Railroad Strike of 1877
What: Men started fighting because of wages, it started on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
When: It started in July 17, 1877. Ended in August 1877Where: It started in Martinsburg, west Virginia
Why: Because the company had to reduce workers wages twice over the previous year
MLA: Railroad strike of 1877- US history. RR strike of 1877. copyright 2013 digital history
Effect on Native Americans
What: Central pacific and union pacific built the railroad
Where: It started in Nebraska and ended in California
When: It opened in 1869, it started being made in 1862