Which region of the country has the greatest concentration of railroad lines?
Which region seemed to provide the greatest obstacle to railroad expansion?
In 1900, North AmericaAsia✔ Europe had more steel-producing countries than other continents.
In 2006, the world’s leading steel producers were located in North America✔ AsiaEurope.
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.)
I would expect to find most US factories in the Northeast and Midwest. This is because these regions had a high concentration of natural resources like coal and iron, and they also had the most developed railroad networks, which made it easier to transport raw materials and finished products.
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Between 1900 and 2006, total world steel production decreased✔ increased.
According to the tables you read, China was the world’s leading steel producer in 2006. Based on what you know about the changes and resources that helped the United States’ industries to grow, what changes would you expect to be taking place in China? Write your response in a paragraph.
If China is the world's leading steel producer, it is likely experiencing changes similar to the United States during its Industrial Revolution. I would expect that natural resources like iron ore and coal are becoming more available through the discovery of new sources of raw materials. Additionally, manufacturing is likely shifting to urban centers, causing Chinese cities to grow quickly as people move for jobs. This increased production also suggests that steel is becoming an increasingly useful resource for building and infrastructure within the country.
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