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Industrialization and the Gilded Age — Test

Question 7 • US History and Geography

What was the main reason that Carnegie invested in the Frick Coke Company?

Answer
A
He wanted to make sure he could always get fuel for his steel plant.
B
He was interested in the coal business.
C
He thought he could help the company become profitable.
D
He wanted to invest in new technology.

Explanation

Carnegie invested in Frick Coke mainly to secure a dependable supply of coke, a fuel needed to produce steel. Controlling that supply helped keep his steel operations running. The best answer is “He wanted to make sure he could always get fuel for his steel plant.”

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