Bessemer

The ​ (a)   made cheaper costing steel that was stronger. Allowed for railroads, bridges, and skyscrapers to be built.

• Bessemer Process

• Transcontinental Railroad

• Electricity (light bulb)

• Gilded Age Characteristics

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The ​ (a)   allowed steel to

be mass produced.

• Bessemer Process

• Light Bulb (electricity)

• Transcontinental Railroad

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Workers could work longer hours and produce more goods after the invention of

the ​ (a)   .

• Light Bulb (electricity)

• Bessemer Process

• Transcontinental Railroad

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Why was the development of the Bessemer Process considered a turning point in history? Explain your answer.

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Which of the following was an impact of the Bessemer process?

• It increased speed by which telegraphs moved across lines.

• It reduced the cost of drilling for oil from offshore sources.

• It improved the rate of electricity generation in power plants

• It allowed steel to be produced far more cheaply and quickly.

Developed a process to remove carbon from iron to produce steel.

• Edwin Drake

• Henry Bessemer

• Thomas Edison

• Andrew Carnegie

• Alexander Graham Bell

What was the primary innovation of the Bessemer Process?

• It allowed for the mass production of steel.

• It enabled the mass production of electricity.

• It facilitated the mass production of textiles.

• It allowed for the mass production of automobiles.

Who is credited with inventing the Bessemer Process?

• Thomas Edison

• Henry Bessemer

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Nikola Tesla

How did the Bessemer Process impact the construction industry?

• It made steel more affordable and accessible for building.

• It increased the cost of construction materials.

• It reduced the need for skilled labor in construction.

• It made wood the primary material for construction.

In which century was the Bessemer Process developed?

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

• 21st century