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Railroads changed the way the world functioned dramatically. Farmers were able to transport goods to different locations in America and companies were able to grow. With all of the pros, there were also cons. For example, when farmers used the railroads to ship their goods, they were overcharged by the railroad companies. This caused many to go into debt.

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The Bessemer Process had a huge impact on our society today. It has taught us how to inexpensively convert iron into steel. This led to things being built like skyscrapers, railroads, bridges, barbed wire and machines. All of these things listed above are key components of how our society is able to function.

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The Industrial Revolution connects to my life in many ways but one way is that there are many job opportunities for woman. I have the ability to pursue whatever job I want to thanks to the industrial revolution. Females are allowed to participate in the work force now just like men are. New machinery is evolving every single day creating more job opportunities.

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Something that I learned from this that was interesting was what a monopoly is. A monopoly is when one company is the only one to produce a certain product. This company would have full control over that item whether it was determining the price or the supply of the product. I also learned that monopolies don't allow for there to be competition in the selling industry.

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Gold Bugs were usually bankers and businessmen. They wanted gold standard and less money going around. They wanted it this way so that loans would be paid back in a stable way. Due to this, fewer people had money, prices dropped, and the value of money increased.

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George Pullman was an inventor and an American businessman. He invented the sleeper cars which made transportation by train a more comfortable experience. He also created Pullman, Illinois where he provided things like houses, churches, parks, and theaters for the workers to try to eliminate labor unrest and poverty. People eventually went on strike against Pullman because he made work days longer and cut the workers wages.

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William Jennings Bryan was a democratic candidate in 1896. Even though he was low on money, he still traveled to 27 states to speak. Traveling to different states allowed him to spread his messages across America. Also, many people knew him for the great speeches he gave.