Today is the beginning of Homecoming Week! (: -Pajama Day!
*BLOG DISCUSSIONS TODAY*
- Susan B Anthony- involved in society, followed the inner light, wasn't allowed toys when little, learned how to read and write at age three. Her dad taught her growing up. Became a head mistress later on. Started speaking at conferences and conventions. Big role in the anti-slavery. -By Kenzie
- Inventions- the light bulb, the telephone, typewriter. -By Taylor D.
- Immigrants- came to US for money, and for freedom. They traveled from Cuba, China, etc. Immigrants had alot of restrictions because of their religion and the jobs they were taking from the US people. -Taylor L.
- John D. Rockefeller- a man who started the Standard Oil Company. -Sidney
- Child Labor- children as young as six started working in factories, the treatment was harsh in these factories. If the kids were late to work, they tied a rope around there neck. -Jordan
- John D. Rockefeller- founded the Standard Oil Company. Largest oil company at that time. -Shawn
- Invention of Electricity- started in 600 B.C. It all happened by rubbing hands together or feet on the carpet. -Chantel
- Thomas Jefferson- man who wrote the Declaration of Independence. He was the third president of the United States. When he was 28 he married Martha. He made the Louisiana Purchase. President for two terms. -Tony
- Jane Addams- She was born September 6th in Illinois. She was a strong Christian believer. Her mother died when she was two years old. She started helping the settlement housing. She taught people how to help the poor and living in poverty. She provided classes, shelter, and food for all the people who needed it. -Kendra
- The Wright Brothers- Wilbur was a very smart kid but very quiet child. He was playing a game like ice hockey and he fell and suffered long term damage. Durble was very smart but not near the student like his brother. He didn't graduate from highschool either. -Zach
- Kodak Camera- George invented it. Only could develop one picture at a time and you had to do it right away. Couldnt take a picture of a moving object at that time. Wanted to name the invention starting and ending with a K. First Kodak camera cost $25.00 -Megan
- Invention of the Steam Engine- Thomas was the first to build the steam engine. The steam engine uses alot of coal. He never wanted to call it the steam engine so he just kept it as his machine. Two other men made a different engines that would make it better. -Ashton
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