EDDY, Mary Baker:: Never believed in god as a feared individual, Fell on ice almost died, prayed and miraculously healed, used the Scientific method with religion to heal, pioneered Christian science with the Christian science monitor (magazine)

LEASE, Mary Elizabeth:: Women's rights advocate, African American Rights as well, Raise less corn, more Hell, Populist, travelled through the country

CARNEGIE, Andrew:: Scottish inventor, Discovered process of iron to steel, Gave away 90% of wealth, Steel Baron, built America's Steel Industry, Believed in“The Gospel of Wealth”Rags to Riches, Believed in the social gospel poor by own doing but rich should share wealth

COMSTOCK, Anthony:: American reformer dedicated to upholding Christian morals, Founded the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice, Worked with the Young Men’s Christian Association, Lobbied for the “Comstock Law”Supported Temperance, Shunned abortion, birth control, alcohol, had intense religious views

CONWELL, Russell:: Baptist Pastor

Educated should help community

Acres of diamonds speech

DARWIN, Charles:: Scientist who traveled the world, made observations on animals, wrote “Origin of the species”, pioneered the idea of natural selection that species pass better traits on, Taken in the context of humans Evolutionary biology as a study

DEBS, Eugene V.:: American labor and political leader who founded the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and ran for President of the United States as a Socialist Party candidate five times. Socialist, political activist, President of American Railway Union, Led Chicago Pullman Palace Strike

DUKE, James B. :: American industrialist and philanthropist who was the founder of Duke University and Energy Corporation` (with his brother). He was born on December 23, 1856, and died on October 10, 1925.Known for his contributions to the tobacco and energy industries, as well as his philanthropic efforts in education and healthcare.

EDISON, Thomas:: Contributed to the inventions of the Light Bulb, the Phonograph, and the Motion Picture Camera.Helped improve the Telegraph and the Telephone for the betterment of society At a young age, he suffered from hearing issues which greatly influenced his inventions.Also a businessman who acquired a record number of patents (1,093)

GLIDDEN, Joseph: American farmer who invented barbed wire in 1873. Although he saw it at a fair, his invention “tamed the wild west”.

GOMPERS, Samuel:: American labor leader and the first president of the American Federation of Labor (AFL). He played a key role in the labor movement and fought for better working conditions, higher wages, and shorter workdays (8 hours) for American workers.

JACKSON, Helen Hunt:: American writer and activist who lived from 1830 to 1885. She is best known for her novel "Ramona," which brought attention to the mistreatment of Native Americans in California. She was also a strong advocate for Native American rights and wrote extensively on the subject.