US History Expansion of Industry

After the Civil War, technological advancements reshaped America. Key factors included natural resources, government support, and a growing urban population. Oil became crucial, leading to an oil boom. The Bessemer process transformed iron into steel, revolutionizing construction and transportation. Edison's inventions and electricity changed daily life and industry. Innovations like the typewriter and telephone altered office work, increasing female employment. These developments improved living standards and attracted immigrants, expanding the workforce and consumer base.

What were the three main factors that contributed to technological advancements after the Civil War?

• Natural resources, government support, and urban population

• Military innovations, foreign investments, and rural development

• Agricultural expansion, trade policies, and educational reforms

• Cultural movements, artistic developments, and scientific discoveries

Which natural resource was crucial for the production of kerosene?

• Coal

• Iron

• Copper

• Oil

What process did Henry Bessemer invent that transformed iron into steel?

• The Crucible Process

• The Open Hearth Process

• The Siemens-Martin Process

• The Bessemer Process

Which structure was notably constructed using steel in the late 1800s?

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Sydney Opera House

• The Golden Gate Bridge

• The Brooklyn Bridge

What was Thomas Edison's significant contribution to the use of electricity?

• Developing the first electric train

• Designing the first electric airplane

• Inventing the electric car

• Creating energy generating and distribution facilities

How did electricity impact urban areas in the late 1800s?

• It facilitated the spread and growth of urban areas

• It caused urban areas to become more congested

• It led to the decline of urban areas

• It made urban areas more dependent on coal

Who invented the typewriter, and in what year?

• Thomas Edison in 1876

• Christopher Scholz in 1867

• Henry Bessemer in 1867

• Alexander Graham Bell in 1876

What was the impact of the telephone on office work?

• It made office work more challenging

• It had no significant impact

• It revolutionized communication and increased job opportunities for women

• It replaced the need for typewriters

What societal change was brought about by the shift of garment production to factories?

• A decrease in garment production

• An increase in home-based garment work

• More job opportunities for women in factories

• A decline in the quality of garments

How did technological innovations affect the standard of living in the country?

• They had no effect on the standard of living

• They decreased the standard of living

• They improved the standard of living

• They made the standard of living more variable