Corporate Deals

This worksheet dives into the role of private companies in the Teapot Dome scandal. It introduces oil companies like Sinclair and Doheny, and corporate concepts like “Interest,” “Profit,” and “Favor.” Students will learn vocabulary tied to business practices such as “Deal,” “Bid,” and “Vested.” It paints a picture of how private businesses were entangled with government officials. This vocabulary helps students see how business and politics can intersect, sometimes in unethical ways.

Students develop business-related vocabulary and understand economic motives behind political scandals. The search improves their ability to decode unfamiliar proper nouns and specialized terms. It supports spelling retention and expands understanding of abstract financial concepts. The activity also promotes critical analysis of ethical business practices. Through reading and searching, learners strengthen both reading fluency and civic literacy.

Vocabulary Words On This Word Search – Sinclair, Doheny, Pan, American, Mammoth, Oil, Businessmen, Bid, Deal, Favor, Exclusive, Drilling, Interest, Profit, Vested