https://padlet.com/21dispinajoseph/mgita376cepb en-us 2018-09-27 16:09:00 UTC 2018-09-28 17:34:00 UTC hello@padlet.com 21dispinajoseph https://padlet.com/21dispinajoseph/mgita376cepb/wish/286611793 Horatio Alger was known for writing many short inspiring stories. These stories were credited for starting the idea of the American Dream. Many working class citizens would purchase these books, and become inspired to get as rich as they could. Horatio Alger is considered the father of the American Dream.]]> 2018-09-27 16:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/21dispinajoseph/mgita376cepb/wish/286611793 21dispinajoseph https://padlet.com/21dispinajoseph/mgita376cepb/wish/286615758 Railroads were created during the Industrial Revolution. Vanderbilt was the owner of one of the main railroad companies. The railroad manufacturers were tasked with creating a railroad across the entire United States in 10 years.  Railroads made trading easier for consumers, but hard on farmers. They had to be regulated by the government because of price gouging. ]]> 2018-09-27 16:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/21dispinajoseph/mgita376cepb/wish/286615758 21dispinajoseph https://padlet.com/21dispinajoseph/mgita376cepb/wish/286625325 Thomas Edison was an inventor in the Industrial Revolution. He has over 1000 patents. He designed many current entities, such as the lightbulb. His first labrotory was located in Menlo Park. He was known as the Wizard of Menlo Park. He also is responsible for the invention of the phonograph.]]> 2018-09-27 16:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/21dispinajoseph/mgita376cepb/wish/286625325 21dispinajoseph https://padlet.com/21dispinajoseph/mgita376cepb/wish/286671972 The businesses of the time had more power and influence than even the US Government. Robber Barons were responsible for many negative impacts on society. Labor Unions and stricter law enforcement were necessary to stop Robber Barons. Work conditions were harsh, and many people were being wronged by the businesses.]]> 2018-09-27 17:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/21dispinajoseph/mgita376cepb/wish/286671972 21dispinajoseph https://padlet.com/21dispinajoseph/mgita376cepb/wish/287029773 Promontory Point is the position where the two railroads connected. When the East and West railroads connected, a golden spike was driven into the railroad at Promontory Point, Utah. The gold spike symbolizes the end of the construction of railroads, and the new beginnings to come with railroad technology. Railroads helped the country with trade and transportation.]]> 2018-09-28 16:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/21dispinajoseph/mgita376cepb/wish/287029773 21dispinajoseph https://padlet.com/21dispinajoseph/mgita376cepb/wish/287032659 The new vocab I learned of was the Populist Party. I never knew we had a third serious political party. The Populist Party is responsible for many rules and policies today. The Populist Party was mainly farmers and working class peoples who felt hopeless.]]> 2018-09-28 16:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/21dispinajoseph/mgita376cepb/wish/287032659 21dispinajoseph https://padlet.com/21dispinajoseph/mgita376cepb/wish/287033647 The Bessemer Process is absolutely vital to modern society. The Bessemer Process was the idea of converting iron into steel. Steel is used in many modern buildings and machines. Steel would be much harder to use and more expensive without the Bessemer Process.]]> 2018-09-28 16:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/21dispinajoseph/mgita376cepb/wish/287033647