Henry Wells and William G. Fargo

Henry Wells and William G. Fargo • ambitious • express • establish • venture • destination • conveyance • merchandise • promoted • executive • fee • deposit • highwaymen Online voc. test and activities http://www.quia.com/tq/334988.html Open Court 4th Grade Unit 2 Dollars and Sense - lesson 2 pp. 132-141 Melissa Lape / Wilson Elementary

Ambitious-“Use context clues” He also proved to be an ambitious man who wanted to be in business for himself. My ambitious sister wants to be the class president and soccer team captain. Ambitious - trying hard to succeed Melissa Lape / Wilson Elementary

Express- “Use context clues” • In keeping with the word express- which mean "rapid conveyance"-the company was in the business of making deliveries as swiftly as possible. • The express bus travels quickly because it make fewer stops. Express - a fast system of delivering goods or mail Melissa Lape / Wilson Elementary

Establish-“Use context clues” • They decided that they must establish a company in the new state. • The lifeguards met to establish safety rules for the new swimming pool. • Establish - to start, create or begin Melissa Lape / Wilson Elementary

Venture- “Use context clues” • There, Wells and Fargo laid plans for their new venture. • We wished the new store owners good luck in their business venture. Venture - a risky new business Melissa Lape / Wilson Elementary

Destination“Use context clues” • The employees there would look up the miner's latest card and forward the letter to its proper destination. • We flew to Chicago first, but Los Angeles was our final destination. • Destination - the place to which someone or something is to go Melissa Lape / Wilson Elementary

Conveyance“Use context clues” • The conveyance of the fruits and vegetables in a safe manner was difficult in the old truck. • In keeping with the word express- which mean "rapid conveyance"-the company was in the business of making deliveries as swiftly as possible. • Conveyance - the act of taking something from one place to another Melissa Lape / Wilson Elementary

Merchandise“Use context clues” • It delivered all kinds of things, from letters and packages to merchandise and money. • Kelly received the merchandise from the store. • Merchandise - things for sale, goods Melissa Lape / Wilson Elementary

Promoted “Use context clues” • She proved so good at her job that she was promoted to positions of greater responsibility. • Lieutenant Commander Walker was promoted to Commander late last month. • Promoted - to advance in rank, position, or grade Melissa Lape / Wilson Elementary

Executive“Use context clues” • Fargo became a high-ranking executive with American Express when that company took shape. • The executive of that company gave rewards to deserving employees. • Executive - A person who directs or manages Melissa Lape / Wilson Elementary

Fee- “Use context clues” • The service would carry letters for slightly higher fee than the Postal Service charged. • The bank has a monthly fee of $7 on every account. • Fee - money requested or paid for some service or right Melissa Lape / Wilson Elementary

Deposit- “Use context clues” • In return, he was given a slip of paper with the exact amount of the deposit written on it. • They made a large deposit in the bank. • Deposit - money or valuable things in a bank or safe place Melissa Lape / Wilson Elementary

Highwaymen - “Use context clues” • By letting the highwaymen know that they would pay dearly for their crimes, Wells hoped to discourage at least some robbery attempts. • When the stagecoach was stopped by the highwaymen, the passengers were very nervous and afraid. • Highwaymen- a robber who steals from travelers on a road Melissa Lape/ Wilson Elementary

William G. Fargo Open Court- page 134 1. When was Mr. Fargo born? Month date and year______________________ 2. How many years younger was Fargo than Wells? __________________ 3. Where was he born? City and State _________________________________ 4. Where did he work before he was a deliveryman? ________________________________ 5. When did he go to work for Wells? Year ___________________________________________ 6. Why were his deliveries very swift? ___________________________________________ 7. Why did Wells make Fargo a partner in his business? ________________________________________________ 8. What position did Fargo have in the American Express Company? _________________________________ 9. Why had California become one of the busiest regions in the west in 1848? _____________________________________ 10. What company did Fargo and his friend establish in the new state of CA? _______________________________________________ Melissa Lape / Wilson Elementary

Henry Wells Open Court- page 133 1. When was Mr. Wells born? Month date and year______________________ 2. Where was he raised? Name of town ________________________________ 3. What does express mean in the story? ___________________________________________ 4. Where did he first work in New York State? ________________________________ 5. What did that company do? ___________________________________________ 6. Why was he promoted ? ___________________________________________ 7. When did he form his own express business? Year ___________________________ 8. What was his second firm called? _________________________________ 9. Which firm took shape in 1850? _____________________________________ 10. Which one of his companies is a giant operation doing business today? _______________________________________________ Melissa Lape / Wilson Elementary

Henry Wells and William G. Fargo