Topic Test

Question 1

Why did the development of time zones make train schedules more reliable?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Time zones created a standard of time that all trains followed.

Question 2

Look at the map.What impact did railroads have on cities across the United States at the turn of the 20th century?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Many cities became industrial centers.

Question 3

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 20th century?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The United States became the world leader in steel production.

Question 4

Which invention was most important in revolutionizing the meat industry?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the refrigerator car

Question 5

The expansion of the rail networks led to

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a growth in the steel industry.

Question 6

Which is an invention that improved safety for railway passengers?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

air brakes

Question 7

What was a result of creating rail standardization?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Trains from different rail lines could use each other’s tracks.

Question 8

How did railroad expansion make natural resources more available in the United States?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by making it possible for natural resources to be transported to different cities and towns

Question 9

During the Second Industrial Revolution, which building material became one of the most important in the world?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

steel

Question 10

Which industry benefited most from the Bessemer process?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

steel

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