8.12.4


 * Standard # in cool text or graphics || 8.12.4. Discuss entrepreneurs, industrialists, and bankers in politics, commerce, and industry (e.g., Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, Leland Stanford). ||
 * Notes on your Standard

Describe any specific people involved
|| Andrew Carnegie- - Andrew Carnegie was born November 25, 1835 and died August 11, 1919 -He died at age 83 but he left behind his industries and richness -Andrew was mostly known for being successful in his industry of steel -Carnegie started to work for a company as a messenger boy soon he started to work at a Pennsylvania Railroad Company at age eighteen making $4.00 per week -Andrew grew up and became the second richest man in history -He earned most of his money in his industry of steel which he later sold for $480 million -Before Andrew died of bronchial pneumonia he donated $350,695,654 and divided it into 3 sections -Andrews Carnegie motto was always "All is well since all grows better"

John D. Rockefeller- -John D. Rockefeller was born July 8, 1839 and died May 23, 1937 -He died at age 97 -He was known for his oil industries and how he used monopoly for his business -John also became partners with the Pennsylvania Railroad company to transport his oil -Rockefeller was most known for becoming rich using monopolistic to raise high in the business industries

Leland Standford- -Leland Standford was born March 9, 1824 and died June 21, 1893 -Stanford died at age 69 -Leland was known for his invention of the motion picture technology -He was also known for being in "The Big Four" which was a group of the most four major popular businessmen in Sacramento, California and also for making an industry of rail roads ||
 * ===Dates regarding all persons or parts of your standard=== || “The average person puts only 25% of his energy and ability into his work. The world takes off its hat to those who put in more than 50% of their capacity, and stands on its head for those few and far between souls who devote 100%.”

“God gave me my money. I believe the power to make money is a gift from God. to be developed and used to the best of our ability for the good of mankind. Having been endowed with the gift I possess, I believe it is my duty to make money and still more money and to use the money I make for the good of my fellow man according to the dictates of my conscience.”

A man's sentiments are generally just and right, while it is second selfish thought which makes him trim and adopt some other view. The best reforms are worked out when sentiment operates, as it does in women, with the indignation of righteousness. || “I would rather earn 1% off a 100 people's efforts than 100% of my own efforts.” " Each individual member of a co-operative society works with that interest which is inseparable from the new position he enjoys. Each has an interest in the other. " || John D. Rockefeller was know for having a huge industry of oil and made a lot of money. Leland Stanford was know for making a big popular industry of railroads. || Andrew Carnegie [] John D. Rockefeller [] Leland Stanford []
 * ===2 Key quotes about any persons or parts of your standard=== || “There is little success where there is little laughter."
 * Describe any specific people involved and what they are known for || Andrew Carnegie was known for making a massive industry of steal.
 * Three or four pictures or diagrams that EXPLAIN your standard || pictures and diagrams can appear anywhere on your Wiki

John D. Rockefeller Monopoly Cartoon Picture || Title: Images: Information: etc... || At least five resources you used, use the Easybib format "John D. Rockefeller." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia //. Web. 22 Feb. 2011. .//
 * Sources Cited:

//"Leland Stanford." // Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia //. Web. 22 Feb. 2011. .//

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//"Giant Buisness Monoplies - Google Search." // Google //. Web. 24 Feb. 2011. .//

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//"Answers.com - How Did John D Rockefeller Gain Control of the Oil Industry." // WikiAnswers - The Q&A Wiki //. Web. 25 Feb. 2011. . || Destinee Silva 8-4 [] || media type="custom" key="8615456"
 * Five questions about the Standard on YOUR page || # What kind of industry was Andrew Carnegie involved in?
 * 1) What kind of industry was john D. Rockefeller involved in?
 * 2) What kind of industry was Leland Stanford involved in?
 * 3) How did John D. Rockefeller gain control of his industry?
 * 4) How did the railroads change the west? ||
 * Your names and period # || Ernesto Hernandez 8-4