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2. Turn to page 558 Answer the geography skills questions (there are 2 questions) Read “ An American Story” page 556 What type of industry are the workers in the song working in? On the same sheet of paper: What do you think is the most import invention(s) of all time is? Explain your answers. Do Not share answers, think!! Do you have an idea for an invention you would like to see?

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4. Railroads stimulated the economy a. Railroad carried raw materials to factories b. Increased the demand for iron, steel, & timber c. The coal industry which was used to fuel locomotives huge growth d. Provided work for thousands of people. (page 557)

5. a. The fast growing national rail system (railroad) encouraged the expansion of the economy b. Individuals known as railroad barons controlled the nations rail traffic. c. Cornelius Vanderbilt was one of the first railroad barons.

6. Railroad Technology: 4 most important developments: What did these guys invent and make possible? 1. George Westinghouse 2. Eli H. Janney 3. Gustavus Swift 4. George M. Pullman Section 1 & 2 Vocabulary: 1. Consolidation 2. Standard Gauge 3. Rebate 4. Pool 5. Assembly line 6. Mass production

7.  Who was one of the nation’s first railroad barons?  What does it mean to be a “baron”?