Industrial Growth and Iron/Steel Technologies
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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?

  • Henry Ford
  • George Bissell
  • Daimler
  • Nicolaus August Otto (correct)
  • 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?

    <p>Lubrication and paraffin production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company was created by the Pennsylvania Railroad through capital and a contract?

    <p>Pennsylvania Steel Company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept led to a decrease in the need for skilled workers and allowed for easy task breakdown?

    <p>Taylorism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of corporate labs established by companies like General Electric?

    <p>To protect secrets from competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the moving assembly line on automobile production?

    <p>An almost 8-fold decrease in production time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did decentralized research funding have on scientific progress?

    <p>Allowed scientific progress to move in many different directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did higher education become divided during this period?

    <p>Between scientists and engineers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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