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What was the initial purpose of petroleum during the time period mentioned?
What was the initial purpose of petroleum during the time period mentioned?
- As an energy source for steam machines
- As a source of paraffin
- As a lubricant (correct)
- As a fuel for vehicles
Who is credited with inventing the internal combustion engine used in early automobiles?
Who is credited with inventing the internal combustion engine used in early automobiles?
- Henry Ford
- George Bissell
- Daimler
- Nicolaus August Otto (correct)
What innovation allowed Henry Ford to make cars more affordable?
What innovation allowed Henry Ford to make cars more affordable?
- Invention of the internal combustion engine
- Development of steam-powered machines for steel production
- Introduction of exclusive contracts with railroads
- Invention of the assembly line (correct)
What was the main use of petroleum during the period mentioned?
What was the main use of petroleum during the period mentioned?
Which company was created by the Pennsylvania Railroad through capital and a contract?
Which company was created by the Pennsylvania Railroad through capital and a contract?
Which concept led to a decrease in the need for skilled workers and allowed for easy task breakdown?
Which concept led to a decrease in the need for skilled workers and allowed for easy task breakdown?
What was the primary purpose of corporate labs established by companies like General Electric?
What was the primary purpose of corporate labs established by companies like General Electric?
What was the impact of the moving assembly line on automobile production?
What was the impact of the moving assembly line on automobile production?
What effect did decentralized research funding have on scientific progress?
What effect did decentralized research funding have on scientific progress?
How did higher education become divided during this period?
How did higher education become divided during this period?
