Which theorist claimed that people rise to their proper level in society based solely on their belief in a meritocracy?

Look at the map of cities in the united states at the turn of the twentish century what impact did railroads have on cities across the united states at the turn of the twentish century

In a publicly held corporation, - o stockholders rarely trade their stocks o stocks are not usually traded at stock exchanges o a large number of stockholders can buy and sell stock o family members are excluded from holding stock

How did the growth of railroads american businesses expand