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Industrialization and the Gilded Age — Test

Question 9 • US History

How did the Bessemer process benefit Carnegie’s monopoly?

Answer
A
The Bessemer process allowed Carnegie to replace coal as a fuel supply in his factories.
B
The Bessemer process allowed Carnegie to produce high-quality steel more quickly.
C
The Bessemer process helped Carnegie hire skilled workers and improve the quality of his product.
D
The Bessemer process made the transportation of steel faster and more efficient.

Explanation

The Bessemer process made it possible to turn iron into steel more quickly and cheaply than older methods. This helped Carnegie produce large quantities of high-quality steel and strengthen his control of the steel industry. It did not primarily improve transportation or replace coal as fuel.

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