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By the turn of the century, electric power was becoming commonplace in which of the following?
By the turn of the century, electric power was becoming commonplace in which of the following?
What was particularly important to trade and industry during this time period?
What was particularly important to trade and industry during this time period?
What did the introduction of refrigerated ships in the 1870s make possible?
What did the introduction of refrigerated ships in the 1870s make possible?
What did the new high-speed freighters make cheaper for Britain?
What did the new high-speed freighters make cheaper for Britain?
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Which of the following was powered by electric power by the turn of the century?
Which of the following was powered by electric power by the turn of the century?
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What did the new high-efficiency steam engines make possible?
What did the new high-efficiency steam engines make possible?
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What did the introduction of refrigerated ships allow for?
What did the introduction of refrigerated ships allow for?
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What did the development of electric power in offices and homes contribute to?
What did the development of electric power in offices and homes contribute to?
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What did the new high-speed freighters make cheaper for Britain to do?
What did the new high-speed freighters make cheaper for Britain to do?
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Which of the following factors contributed to the growth of American industry in the late-nineteenth century?
Which of the following factors contributed to the growth of American industry in the late-nineteenth century?
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What was one of the principal sources of industrial growth in the late-nineteenth century?
What was one of the principal sources of industrial growth in the late-nineteenth century?
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Who laid the first transatlantic telegraph cable to Europe?
Who laid the first transatlantic telegraph cable to Europe?
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Who developed the first commercial telephone?
Who developed the first commercial telephone?
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Which inventor made significant contributions to the development of radio in the late-nineteenth century?
Which inventor made significant contributions to the development of radio in the late-nineteenth century?
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Which invention improved the pace of business organization by providing a means of typing?
Which invention improved the pace of business organization by providing a means of typing?
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Who invented the cash register?
Who invented the cash register?
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Which inventor introduced electricity as a source of light and power?
Which inventor introduced electricity as a source of light and power?
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Who invented the incandescent lamp or lightbulb?
Who invented the incandescent lamp or lightbulb?
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Study Notes
Electricity and Industry
- Electric power became commonplace in offices and homes by the turn of the century.
Trade and Industry
- Electric power was particularly important for trade and industry during this time period.
Transportation and Trade
- The introduction of refrigerated ships in the 1870s made possible the transportation of perishable goods over long distances.
- The new high-speed freighters made cheaper for Britain to import food and other goods.
Technological Advancements
- New high-efficiency steam engines made possible the development of high-speed freighters.
Electricity and Growth
- The development of electric power in offices and homes contributed to the growth of American industry in the late-nineteenth century.
- Electric power was one of the principal sources of industrial growth in the late-nineteenth century.
Innovations and Inventions
Communication
- Cyrus Field laid the first transatlantic telegraph cable to Europe.
Telephony
- Alexander Graham Bell developed the first commercial telephone.
Radio
- Guglielmo Marconi made significant contributions to the development of radio in the late-nineteenth century.
Office Technology
- The invention of the typewriter improved the pace of business organization.
Commerce
- John Patterson invented the cash register.
Electricity and Lighting
- Thomas Edison introduced electricity as a source of light and power.
- Edison also invented the incandescent lamp or lightbulb.
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Test your knowledge on the sources of industrial growth in America. Explore the factors that fueled the rise of the industry, including raw materials, labor supply, technological innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, government support, and the domestic market.
