Age of Railroads Vocab

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A business owned by a group of people who own stock.

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corporation

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Extending across the country.

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transcontinental

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Dishonest practices in business or politics.

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corruption

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System for marketing, transporting, and selling goods/services.

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distribution network

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Unable to pay debts; lacking financial resources.

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bankrupt

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Having enough money to pay debts.

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solvent

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A share or part ownership in a business or corporation.

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stock

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Railroads receive land from the government as a:

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subsidy

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Last stop or end of the line for a railroad.

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terminus

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President of the Great Northern Railroad who aided Seattle's economic growth.

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James J. Hill