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Workers in the Industrial Era — Quiz

Question 6 • United States History and Geography

Jan Matzeliger’s invention had an impact on which of these industries?

Answer
A
steel production
B
furniture manufacturing
C
shoe manufacturing
D
automobile production

Explanation

Jan Matzeliger invented a machine that mechanically attached the sole of a shoe to its upper, making shoe production much faster and less expensive. His invention therefore had a major impact on shoe manufacturing.

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