Who invented the Assembly line?
Changing Society Flashcard Review

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Henry Ford
Answer explanation
Henry Ford is credited with the invention of the assembly line, revolutionizing manufacturing by introducing mass production techniques that significantly increased efficiency and reduced costs.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who was the captain of the steel industry?
Back
Andrew Carnegie
Answer explanation
Andrew Carnegie was a key figure in the steel industry during the late 19th century, revolutionizing steel production and becoming one of the wealthiest individuals of his time, earning him the title 'captain of the steel industry'.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who had a monopoly on the oil business?
Back
John D. Rockefeller
Answer explanation
John D. Rockefeller had a monopoly on the oil business through his company, Standard Oil, which controlled a significant portion of the U.S. oil industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, outpacing competitors.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who greatly expanded the American railroad system?
Back
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Answer explanation
Cornelius Vanderbilt was a key figure in the expansion of the American railroad system during the 19th century, consolidating several railroads and significantly improving transportation across the country.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
J.P. Morgan made a fortune through...
Back
Banking and Electricity
Answer explanation
J.P. Morgan was a prominent financier who made his fortune primarily through banking, where he played a key role in the consolidation of industries, and electricity, notably through investments in companies like General Electric.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which invention of the 1800s did NOT contribute to the rise of big business? Options: Railroads, Electrical Lighting, Telephones, Bicycles
Back
Bicycles
Answer explanation
Bicycles, while popular, did not significantly impact the growth of big business like railroads, electrical lighting, and telephones did. The latter inventions facilitated transportation, communication, and industrial expansion.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who invented the telephone?
Back
Alexander Graham Bell
Answer explanation
The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. While Nikola Tesla made significant contributions to electrical engineering, it was Bell who first successfully transmitted clear speech over a wire.
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