America-Industrial Revolution
Carter Pohl
John D Rockefellar
What: He donated to many charities and organizations.
When: He was born July 8, 1839, and died May 23, 1937
Where: He lived in New York most of his life.
Why: He was a very important part of our economy.
Wikepedia, John D Rockefellar, Wikepedia, 2-5-14, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_D._Rockefeller
Thomas Edison
What: He held 1,093 patented inventions
When: He was born February 11, 1847, and died October 18, 1931
Where:He lived in New York most of his life.
Why: If it wasn't for Jim we might not have had the light bulb as soon as we did and many more inventions.
Wikipedia, Thomas Edison, Wikipedia, 2-5-14, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Edison
Sweatshops
What: Working factories with low pay, bad conditions, and no benefits
Where: All across the world
When: We had them hundreds of years ago and still have them today.
Why: They helped build America, but still, there bad to have.
Author??, 11 facts about sweatshops, do something.org, 2-5-14, http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-sweatshops
Railroads- effect on native Americans
What: Land was being taken away from them.
Where: Across Indian territory.
When: The 19th century.
Why: So we don't make the same mistake again.
Author?,Native Americans, American experience, 2-5-14, http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/interview/tcrr-interview/