Person
Letter goes here:
Place the letter of the description in the box next to the person’s name.
Make sure you watch the video in Unit 4 lesson 2, page 2 of 9
8. Andrew Carnegie
He was responsible for creating a massive railway system.
9. John D. Rockefeller
Utilizing the Bessemer process for making steel, he created the steel industry. He was known for his many charitable contributions.
10.Cornelius Vanderbilt
He made his money by dominating the oil industry, formed a monopoly.
11. J.P. Morgan
He was a banker and financier who played a major role in the development of the US economy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his mergers and consolidations in various industries.
12. Henry Ford
He revolutionized the automotive industry by introducing the assembly line and mass production techniques, making cars affordable for the average consumer.
13. Thomas Edison
He was an inventor and businessman who is best known for developing the electric light bulb, phonograph, and motion picture camera. He held over 1,000 patents in his lifetime.
14. Alexander Graham Bell
He is credited with inventing the telephone and is considered one of the pioneers of telecommunications.
15. Nikola Tesla
He was an electrical engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of alternating current (AC) electricity and wireless transmission of energy. He worked closely with Thomas Edison before their falling out.
Based on the descriptions provided, here are the assigned letters for each person:
8. Andrew Carnegie - Letter: (not provided)
9. John D. Rockefeller - Letter: (not provided)
10. Cornelius Vanderbilt - Letter: (not provided)
To answer this question, you need to read or watch the video in Unit 4 lesson 2, specifically page 2 of 9. In that resource, you will find information about three individuals: Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, and Cornelius Vanderbilt.
For each person, there is a description provided. You need to match the description with the correct person and place the corresponding letter in the box next to their name. Here are the descriptions again:
8. Andrew Carnegie: He was responsible for creating a massive railway system.
9. John D. Rockefeller: Utilizing the Bessemer process for making steel, he created the steel industry. He was known for his many charitable contributions.
10. Cornelius Vanderbilt: He made his money by dominating the oil industry, formed a monopoly.
So, watch the video or read the assigned material to gain information about these individuals and their contributions. Then, match the descriptions with the correct person and place the letter in the box next to their name accordingly.