prospector
a miner who searches for mineral deposits
electrical current
a stream of charged particles running through a conductor
robber baron
a person who has become wealthy through unethical means
reputation
the beliefs that are generally held about someone or something
Homestead Act
an act providing free land for the masses
legislation
laws
territory
an area of land under the jurisdiction of a nation
accomplishment
something that has been achieved successfully
hydroelectric
relating to producing energy from water
industry
manufacture of goods
labor union
an organized association of workers
fortune
large amount of assets or cash
research
a systemic investigation
controversy
heated disagreement
propose
put forth or introduce an idea
labor
work, especially physical work
gilded
covered in a layer of gold
venture
dare to do something or go somewhere
development
growth or advancement
circuit
a closed electrical path