A New Revolution

Question 1

Which resource is most common across the country?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Coal

Question 2

Based on the information from the railroad and resource maps you just saw, where would you expect to find most US factories at the turn of the century? Why? (You may want to go back and look again at the maps.)

Revolt · Accepted Answer

I would expect to find most US factories in the Northeast and Midwest. This is because these regions had the highest concentration of natural resources like coal, iron, and oil, which were essential for industrial production. Additionally, the railroad maps show a dense network of tracks in these areas, which allowed for the easy transport of raw materials to factories and the distribution of finished goods to markets.

Question 3

Between 1900 and 2006, total world steel production . In 2006, the United States produced steel than it did in 1900. In 1900, had more steel-producing countries than other continents. In 2006, the world’s leading steel producers were located in .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Selection 1: increased; Selection 2: more; Selection 3: Europe; Selection 4: Asia

Question 4

Did you consider any of these factors in your answer?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

New rail lines brought raw materials to growing cities in the Northeast and Midwest.; Coal, oil, and iron resources were concentrated in the Northeast and Midwest.; The abundance of railroads in the Northeast and Midwest made transporting goods easier.

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