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What was a significant advancement introduced by George Westinghouse in the electrical industry?
What was a significant advancement introduced by George Westinghouse in the electrical industry?
Which factor contributed to Thomas Edison's successful development of the incandescent light bulb?
Which factor contributed to Thomas Edison's successful development of the incandescent light bulb?
What was one of the major impacts of the transcontinental railroad in the 19th century?
What was one of the major impacts of the transcontinental railroad in the 19th century?
What term was used to describe the new millionaires who were often viewed negatively for exploiting workers?
What term was used to describe the new millionaires who were often viewed negatively for exploiting workers?
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Why was the patent for the telephone considered highly profitable despite being short?
Why was the patent for the telephone considered highly profitable despite being short?
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How much did the number of industrial workers increase between 1880 and 1920?
How much did the number of industrial workers increase between 1880 and 1920?
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What were the two major processes that transformed steel production after the Civil War?
What were the two major processes that transformed steel production after the Civil War?
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What was one major benefit of the inventions during this industrial era for household management?
What was one major benefit of the inventions during this industrial era for household management?
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Which company was transformed into the American Telephone and Telegraph Company after acquiring Bell's patent?
Which company was transformed into the American Telephone and Telegraph Company after acquiring Bell's patent?
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How did advancements in communication technologies affect message delivery during the late 19th century?
How did advancements in communication technologies affect message delivery during the late 19th century?
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What significant change occurred in the number of patents issued by the U.S. Patent Office from 1860 to 1890?
What significant change occurred in the number of patents issued by the U.S. Patent Office from 1860 to 1890?
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How did the development of commercial electricity impact industries by the end of the nineteenth century?
How did the development of commercial electricity impact industries by the end of the nineteenth century?
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What was one result of the explosion of inventive energy in late nineteenth-century America?
What was one result of the explosion of inventive energy in late nineteenth-century America?
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What was the primary motivation behind the surge of inventions in America during this period?
What was the primary motivation behind the surge of inventions in America during this period?
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In what context did most Americans still live and work on farms as late as 1880?
In what context did most Americans still live and work on farms as late as 1880?
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What practice did railroad owners use that disadvantaged local producers and farmers?
What practice did railroad owners use that disadvantaged local producers and farmers?
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Which railroad magnate was known for exploiting other investors during his management of the Erie Railroad?
Which railroad magnate was known for exploiting other investors during his management of the Erie Railroad?
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What was the primary way that railroads funded their rapid growth during the late 19th century?
What was the primary way that railroads funded their rapid growth during the late 19th century?
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How did Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt's approach differ from that of Jay Gould?
How did Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt's approach differ from that of Jay Gould?
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Which famous industrialist's early work included being a bobbin boy and later a telegram messenger boy?
Which famous industrialist's early work included being a bobbin boy and later a telegram messenger boy?
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What was Andrew Carnegie's primary industry in which he made his fortune?
What was Andrew Carnegie's primary industry in which he made his fortune?
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Which of the following best describes Carnegie's approach to wealth according to his beliefs?
Which of the following best describes Carnegie's approach to wealth according to his beliefs?
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How did Carnegie suggest wealthy individuals should bestow charity?
How did Carnegie suggest wealthy individuals should bestow charity?
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What role did Social Darwinism play in Carnegie's view of wealth and success?
What role did Social Darwinism play in Carnegie's view of wealth and success?
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What was one of Carnegie's key business strategies during economic downturns?
What was one of Carnegie's key business strategies during economic downturns?
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