1. John D. Rockefeller – Founder of Standard Oil, he created a monopoly in the oil industry through aggressive business practices. His success led to antitrust laws to prevent monopolies.
2. Andrew Carnegie – Industrialist and philanthropist who led the expansion of the American steel industry. He believed in the "Gospel of Wealth," advocating for the rich to give back to society.
3. James B. Duke – A key figure in the tobacco industry, he expanded the American Tobacco Company and helped establish Duke University.
4. Henry Ford – Revolutionized the automobile industry with the assembly line, making cars affordable for the masses. His Model T was a game changer.
5. Thomas Day – A free African American furniture maker in North Carolina known for his craftsmanship and influence in the antebellum South.
6. Alexander Graham Bell – Invented the telephone, which transformed communication worldwide.
7. Thomas Edison – Inventor of the light bulb, phonograph, and motion pictures. His work helped bring electricity to homes and businesses.
8. Dorothea Dix – Advocate for mental health reform, she fought to improve conditions in asylums and prisons.
9. Harriet M. Berry – Advocated for better road systems in North Carolina, which helped modernize transportation.
10. John Muir – Environmentalist who pushed for the creation of national parks. His work led to the formation of Yosemite National Park.
11. Susan B. Anthony – Leader of the women’s suffrage movement, helping push for the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote.
12. Upton Sinclair – Author of The Jungle, which exposed the horrors of the meatpacking industry and led to food safety laws.
13. Ida Tarbell – Muckraking journalist who exposed the unethical practices of Standard Oil, contributing to antitrust movements.
14. Orville and Wilbur Wright – Pioneers of aviation, they successfully flew the first powered airplane in 1903 at Kitty Hawk, NC.
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1. John D. Rockefeller – Founder of Standard Oil, he created a monopoly in the oil industry through aggressive business practices. His success led to antitrust laws to prevent monopolies.
2. Andrew Carnegie – Industrialist and philanthropist who led the expansion of the American steel industry. He believed in the "Gospel of Wealth," advocating for the rich to give back to society.
3. James B. Duke – A key figure in the tobacco industry, he expanded the American Tobacco Company and helped establish Duke University.
4. Henry Ford – Revolutionized the automobile industry with the assembly line, making cars affordable for the masses. His Model T was a game changer.
5. Thomas Day – A free African American furniture maker in North Carolina known for his craftsmanship and influence in the antebellum South.
6. Alexander Graham Bell – Invented the telephone, which transformed communication worldwide.
7. Thomas Edison – Inventor of the light bulb, phonograph, and motion pictures. His work helped bring electricity to homes and businesses.
8. Dorothea Dix – Advocate for mental health reform, she fought to improve conditions in asylums and prisons.
9. Harriet M. Berry – Advocated for better road systems in North Carolina, which helped modernize transportation.
10. John Muir – Environmentalist who pushed for the creation of national parks. His work led to the formation of Yosemite National Park.
11. Susan B. Anthony – Leader of the women’s suffrage movement, helping push for the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote.
12. Upton Sinclair – Author of The Jungle, which exposed the horrors of the meatpacking industry and led to food safety laws.
13. Ida Tarbell – Muckraking journalist who exposed the unethical practices of Standard Oil, contributing to antitrust movements.
14. Orville and Wilbur Wright – Pioneers of aviation, they successfully flew the first powered airplane in 1903 at Kitty Hawk, NC.