HumanitiesNew American Industries
Please enter something

New American Industries

Xidorn Hernandez avatar Xidorn Hernandez
22 August 2022
4.7 (114 reviews)
10 test answers

Unlock all answers in this set

Unlock answers (6)
question
During the Second Industrial Revolution, which building material became one of the most important in the world?
answer
steel
question
Railroads not only led to an increase in the ability to transport raw materials, but they also led to a(n)
answer
increase in the demand for raw materials.
question
Which best explains how railroad companies were able to standardize their timetables in 1883?
answer
by working together voluntarily
question
How did railroad expansion make natural resources more available in the United States?
answer
by making it possible for natural resources to be transported to different cities and towns
question
Which is an invention that improved safety for railway passengers?
answer
air brakes
question
Which best describes a development that improved railroad safety?
answer
Companies replaced hand-operated brakes with air brakes on trains.
question
What industry was most affected by the refrigerated railcar?
answer
meatpacking
question
According to the table, what was the state of the steel industry in the United States at the turn of the 20th century?
answer
The United States became the world leader in steel production.
question
The US government gave land to the railroads to help them expand. What impact did these land grants have on industries in the West?
answer
The grants allowed industries in the West to grow because they encouraged settlement and new industrial opportunities.
question
What impact did railroads have on cities across the United States at the turn of the 20th century?
answer
Many cities became industrial centers.