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Chp 15 Tx Industry

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Certificates that promise to repay the amount borrowed, plus interest after specified time.   bonds  
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A block of public land that a government gives to a business, school, or other organization.   land grant  
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A piece of paper issued by a bank that promises to pay the holder a certain sum.   bank note  
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A bank that issues loans and provides services to businesses.   commercial bank  
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A bank that is controlled by the state.   state chartered bank  
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Takes grain and grinds it in to flour, the main ingredient in bread.   gristmill  
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A machine that cuts timber in to boards.   sawmill  
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The processing of raw materials in to goods for sale.   industry  
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A building in which lawmakers meet.   capitol  
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A law that states that when the supply of an item is greater than the demand for it, prices fall.   supply and demand  
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A deduction from the amount paid for something.   rebates  
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A group of firms that agree to work together to discourage competition.   trusts  
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The complete control of a commodity or single service industry.   monopoly  
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a streetcar that provides transportation in modern cities   trolley  
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separation of racial groups   segregation  
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murder of a person without fair action or trial   lynching  
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colleges for males and females   coeducational  
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this industry provides transportation for people and goods   railroads  
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this industry makes clothing   textiles  
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this industry provides "fuel" for trains and metal for tools   coal and iron  
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this industry provides meat for consumers   meatpacking  
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this industry provides the cash crop of Texas   cotton  
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this industry provides the main feed crop of Texas   corn  
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this industry provided financial help for citizens   banking  
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this industry provides trees for sawmills   lumber  
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