Advancements in American Industry
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What was one of the main contributions of Thomas Edison to the electrical industry in 1879?
- A)Industrial Giants
- B)Captains of Industry
- C)Robber Barons
- D)Business Magnates
- A)The invention of the steam engine
- B)The introduction of electric lighting
- C)The development of the telephone
- D)The rise of skyscrapers
What was the significance of the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893 regarding technological innovations?
What was the significance of the U.S. Patent Office between 1860 and 1890?
What was one negative term used to describe wealthy businessmen in the late nineteenth century and what did it imply about their practices?
What term describes the wealthy businessmen who often exploited workers during the industrial growth?
What negative term was commonly used to describe businessmen who exploited workers and bent laws to succeed in the late nineteenth century?
What technological advancement in the late nineteenth century allowed factories to operate continuously and contributed to urbanization?
What major development transformed factory locations during urbanization?
What technological advancement allowed factories to operate continuously at night during urbanization?