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Technology and Society in the Industrial Age

Question 11 • Crowley Credit Recovery US History Studies Since 1877 A

Which type of technology did city planners adopt during the Industrial Age in an attempt to meet the needs of commuters?

Answer
A
communications technology
B
horse-and-carriage technology
C
railroad technology
D
automobile technology

Explanation

As cities grew during the Industrial Age, more people needed to travel between their homes and workplaces. City planners adopted railroad technology, including urban rail systems, to move large numbers of commuters more efficiently than horse-drawn carriages. The correct choice is railroad technology.

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