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Question 4 • SSHS IUS002 US History II

How did the Bessemer process contribute to industrial growth in the Gilded Age?

Answer

A

The Bessemer process made it possible to mass-produce steel, which was used to build factories.

B

The Bessemer process made it possible to construct combustion engines, which were used in cars.

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The Bessemer process led to the invention of electricity, which was used to power urban areas.

D

The Bessemer process led to the invention of the telegraph, which helped businesses communicate.

Explanation

The Bessemer process made steel faster and cheaper to produce in large quantities. That abundant steel supported industrial growth by providing materials for factories and other construction. The process did not invent combustion engines, electricity, or the telegraph.

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