New American Industries

1 September 2022
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The US government gave land to the railroads to help them expand. What impact did these land grants have on industries in the West?
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The grants allowed industries in the West to grow because they encouraged settlement and new industrial opportunities
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During the Second Industrial Revolution, which building material became one of the most important in the world?
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steel
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The expansion of the rail networks led to
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a growth in the steel industry
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Railroads not only led to an increase in the ability to transport raw materials, but they also led to a(n)
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increase in the demand for raw materials
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Which invention was most important in revolutionizing the meat industry?
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the refrigerator car
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Which is an invention that improved safety for railway passengers?
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air brakes
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Which industry benefited most from the Bessemer process?
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steel
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What industry was most affected by the refrigerated railcar?
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meatpacking
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How did railroad expansion make natural resources more available in the United States?
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by making it possible for natural resources to be transported to different cities and towns
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What was a result of creating rail standardization?
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Trains from different rail lines could use each other's tracks