Heimler's Industrialization in 19th Century America

What was the primary change in American industry during the late 19th century?

• Americans began producing goods for personal use only.

• Americans started mass-producing goods for global markets.

• Americans stopped using technology in production.

• Americans focused solely on agricultural production.

Which technological innovation was considered the 'granddaddy' of industrialization?

• The steam engine

• The railroad

• The telephone

• The telegraph

How did the federal government support the expansion of railroads?

• By building the railroads themselves

• By importing steel from Europe

• By granting land and loan subsidies to railroad companies

• By providing tax incentives to railroad workers

What was the Bessemer Process used for?

• Producing high-quality steel

• Improving telegraph communication

• Enhancing coal mining techniques

• Developing new agricultural tools

Which resource eventually surpassed coal as the main fuel of industry?

• Solar power

• Oil

• Nuclear energy

• Natural gas

What was a significant effect of the trans-Atlantic cable?

• It reduced the cost of coal and oil.

• It eliminated the need for railroads.

• It created an international market for basic goods.

• It allowed for faster travel between America and Europe.

What role did the telegraph play in industrialization?

• It replaced the need for railroads.

• It allowed for long-distance communication at the speed of electricity.

• It was used to power factories.

• It was the main source of energy for locomotives.

Which of the following was NOT a transcontinental railroad built by the end of the 19th century?

• New York to Florida

• Kansas City to Los Angeles

• New Orleans to Los Angeles

• Nebraska to California

What was the primary purpose of the Bell Telephone Company founded by Alexander Graham Bell?

• To produce steel using the Bessemer Process

• To build railroads across the country

• To manufacture telegraph machines

• To expand the use of telephones in America

Which natural resource was primarily found in Western Pennsylvania and used in industrialization?

• Anthracite coal

• Iron ore

• Copper

• Gold