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Look at the map of cities in the United States at the turn of the twentieth century.What impact did railroads have on cities across the United States at the turn of the twentieth century?

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A
Many cities became industrial centers.
B
Many cities saw a decrease in population.
C
Many cities became agriculture centers.
D
The railroads had minimal impact on cities across the United States.
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Look at the table.According to the table, what was the state of the steel industry in the United States at the turn of the twentieth century?

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A
The steel industry became the sole industry in the United States.
B
The United States became the world leader in steel production.
C
The United States became the number one importer of steel.
D
The steel industry saw little growth at the turn of the twentieth century.
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During the Second Industrial Revolution, which building material became one of the most important in the world?

A
brick
B
wood
C
stone
D
steel
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Which invention was most important in revolutionizing the meat industry?

A
air brakes
B
knuckle couplers
C
the Pullman car
D
the refrigerator car
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During which decade did transcontinental rail service begin in the United States?

A
1850–1860
B
1860–1870
C
1870–1880
D
1880–1890
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In the late 1800s, the growth of the railroad led to Midwestern cities like Minneapolis and Cleveland becoming

A
agricultural centers.
B
unsettled territories.
C
industrial centers.
D
lumber centers.
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The expansion of the railroad directly led to economic growth in the US because

A
railroads increased competition between different industries.
B
railroads allowed company owners to travel all over the country.
C
railroads made resources and products easier to transport.
D
railroads led to increased prices of newly available products and resources.
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Which is an invention that improved safety for railway passengers?

A
refrigerated rail cars
B
Pullman sleeping cars
C
time standardization
D
air brakes
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Which industry benefited most from the Bessemer process?

A
petroleum
B
coal
C
steel
D
meatpacking
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In 1860, how far west could a person travel by rail from New York?

A
only as far as Chicago
B
only as far as the Mississippi River
C
only as far as the Missouri River
D
all the way to the West Coast

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