The Gilded Age
By: Ben Vicory
J Pierpont Morgan
What: helped form general electric, and he financed the creation of the federal steel company
When:1892 and 1901
Where:New York
Why:this is important because he created major companies that influence today and our electricity.
MLA: J.P. Morgan. History.www.history.com
Henry Bessemer
What:He invented a process to make steel out of iron.
Where: Great Britain
When:1856
Why:to better the industrial era.
MLA: Henry Bessemer biography. Made how.www.madehow.com
Samuel Gompers
What:was the first president of the AFL
Where: New York City
When:1886
Why: He wanted better treatment of workers.
MLA: Samuel gompers(1850-1924), aflcio. 2014. www.aflcio.com
Union Pacific
What: A railroad company
Where: Sacramento, California
When: 1862
Why:to help spread industries and business
MLA:Union Pacific railroad.infoplease.www.infoplease.com