New American Industries

Question 1

In the year 1883, who was responsible for creating the first system of time zones in the United States?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The railroad industry

Question 2

Which reasons did you include in your answer?

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Railcars and tracks were made from steel.; Bridges used by railroads were made from steel.; Railroads transported the raw materials needed to make steel.; Railroads transported finished steel goods.

Question 3

In two or three sentences, describe the connection between the development of steel and the development of railroads.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Steel was stronger and more durable than iron, allowing railroads to build tracks that could support heavier trains and last longer. The expansion of railroads also increased demand for steel, encouraging greater production and improvements in steelmaking.

Question 4

In a short paragraph, describe two examples of how changes to the railroad helped American industries to grow.

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Question 5

Think about how railroads changed and developed. Check all of the statements that match what you’ve learned.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Railroads tried to become more versatile.; Americans began to measure time using time zones.; Rail travel became safer.

Question 6

Think about what you’ve learned about the role of railroads in helping make resources available. Check all of the statements that are true.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Railroads helped Americans access new sources of raw materials.; New cities grew into manufacturing centers that refined natural resources.; Trains required more materials to run and to be built, helping industries grow.

Question 7

Which of the following were effects of the growth of agriculture in the Midwest?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Safer and more versatile railroads made it easier to travel and settle the West.; Refrigerator cars helped the meatpacking industry to grow.; Longer rail lines made it easier to send crops to markets.; New railroads brought minerals and raw materials to iron and steel mills.

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