History and Inventions Flashcard

Front

Who invented the telephone?

Back

Alexander Graham Bell

Front

Thomas Edison is known for the successful development of which of the following? the electric motor, the telegraph, the telephone, the electric light bulb

Back

the electric light bulb

Front

Why was the development of the Bessemer process important?

Back

It produced strong steel at affordable prices.

Front

Which of the following people helped steel become a major industry in the United States? Thomas Edison, Andrew Carnegie, Alexander Graham Bell, Lewis Latimer

Back

Andrew Carnegie

Front

Why did Andrew Carnegie donate millions of dollars to build universities, libraries, museums, and theaters?

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He felt it was important to use his wealth to help others.

Front

By the early 1900s, the automobile had created a demand for products made from which of the following? steel, iron, oil, gold

Back

oil

Front

What is one way industry changed people’s lifestyles in the United States?

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More women began working outside the home.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a reason why immigrants came to the United States?
- They wanted to escape religious persecution.
- They wanted to escape poverty.
- They wanted to be free.

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They were homesick.

Front

What was one hardship faced by many immigrants to the United States?

Back

Many Americans were prejudiced against them.

Front

Why were labor unions formed?

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For better working conditions and better pay.