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Industrialization
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Henry Bessemer | developed a process to make steel stronger and More affordable. |
| Andrew Carnegie | By 1900, US provided more steel than any other country-monopoly. became one of the richest men in the world. |
| John D. Rockefeller | By 1890 his Standard oil Co. controlled 90% of the oil industry –monopoly. One of the richest men in the world |
| George Westinghouse | Westinghouse Electric Co. – 1896. Developed AC (Alternating Current) for use in homes an business |