WOL 8th grade Chapter 19 The Industrial Age

The practice of combining separate companies in the industry.

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individuals who controlled the nations rail traffic

As the railroads consolidated, companies adopted standard gauge of 4feet, 8.5 inches as the width of the railroad track.

The railroad barons made secret agreements among themselves.

Telegraph offices trained operators to send messages.

mechanical device for oiling machinery

Henry Ford started as assigned production task again and again.

produce large quantities of goods more quickly

a company that sells shares or stock of its business to the public

people who invest in the corporation by buying stock or partial owners.

cash payments from corporations profits- on the stock they own.

group of companies managed by the same board of directors.

associates who agree to operate a business together

total control of an industry by a single producer.

general movement toward business monopolies

states passed laws that made combining corporate companies easier

workers that worked hard in crowded and dangerous urban factories

skilled workers who formed unions to represent workers in certain crafts or trades such as carpentry.

Union organizations represent workers inn labor discussions with management.

people who were hired to replace striking workers

court order to stop the union from "obstructing" the railways and holding up the mail.