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What was the most important industry after the Civil War?
What was the most important industry after the Civil War?
- Telegraph
- Oil
- Steel
- Railroads (correct)
Raw materials are finished products ready for sale.
Raw materials are finished products ready for sale.
False (B)
What invention allowed messages to be sent instantly over long distances?
What invention allowed messages to be sent instantly over long distances?
telegraph
More railroads meant more business for __________ companies.
More railroads meant more business for __________ companies.
Who was the most important steel manufacturer in the nation?
Who was the most important steel manufacturer in the nation?
Carnegie always treated his workers justly and fairly.
Carnegie always treated his workers justly and fairly.
Before the Civil War, what type of oil did Americans primarily use?
Before the Civil War, what type of oil did Americans primarily use?
Oil drilled from the ground is called __________.
Oil drilled from the ground is called __________.
What could petroleum be turned into to light lamps?
What could petroleum be turned into to light lamps?
Initially, people found many uses for the products left over after refining oil.
Initially, people found many uses for the products left over after refining oil.
Who became the most important figure in the oil business?
Who became the most important figure in the oil business?
To purify oil, people needed to __________ it.
To purify oil, people needed to __________ it.
What did Andrew Carnegie observe to learn how to manage a large business?
What did Andrew Carnegie observe to learn how to manage a large business?
Railroads only transported goods, not people.
Railroads only transported goods, not people.
What material made building skyscrapers possible?
What material made building skyscrapers possible?
People used oil to __________ machinery, helping parts move more easily.
People used oil to __________ machinery, helping parts move more easily.
Match the person with their industry.
Match the person with their industry.
According to the content, what explains why people could make inventions and use resources to help others?
According to the content, what explains why people could make inventions and use resources to help others?
The growth of industry made daily living less convenient for Americans.
The growth of industry made daily living less convenient for Americans.
What book of the Bible is referenced in the content relating to man multiplying and filling the earth?
What book of the Bible is referenced in the content relating to man multiplying and filling the earth?
Flashcards
Raw Materials
Raw Materials
Resources used to manufacture a product.
Finished Goods
Finished Goods
Products that are ready for consumers to use.
Telegraph
Telegraph
A device used to send instant messages over long distances using wires.
Skyscrapers
Skyscrapers
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Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
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Refine
Refine
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John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
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Petroleum
Petroleum
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Kerosene
Kerosene
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Study Notes
- Railroads became the most important industry after the Civil War, facilitating the transport of raw materials to factories and goods and people across the nation
- The quick shipment of goods via railroads led to lower prices.
- Telegraph lines were installed along railroad tracks, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific coasts by 1870, enabling instant communication over long distances.
- The development of railroads spurred growth in other industries, especially steel, which was needed for tracks.
Steel and Andrew Carnegie
- Steel was essential for the construction of the first skyscrapers.
- Andrew Carnegie became a leading steel manufacturer, leveraging economic downturns to buy resources cheaply and increase production during better times.
- Carnegie learned business management from observing railroad companies and valued his workers by offering eight-hour workdays and bi-weekly pay.
- Carnegie's workers sometimes protested against wage cuts and layoffs, reflecting tensions in labor relations.
Oil and John. D Rockefeller
- Oil became a major industry after the Civil War, used for lighting lamps and lubricating machinery.
- Petroleum was discovered as a replacement for increasingly scarce whale oil, and could be refined into kerosene.
- John D. Rockefeller found uses for the byproducts of oil refining, which increased profits.
- Rockefeller innovated a more efficient way to refine oil, making kerosene affordable for more people.
- The expansion of industry and business improved daily life, as steel enabled further expansion of railroads and Rockefeller's refined oil allowed for extended hours of work and reading through the use of kerosene lamps.
The Role of Divine Providence
- The Bible states that humans are blessed with the ability to rule over creation (Genesis 1:28).
- Human intelligence and abilities originate from God.
- The desire to connect cities with railroads and telegraph lines, facilitated by human ingenuity and resourcefulness, contributed to America's growth.
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Railroads were crucial for post-Civil War industry, enabling efficient transport and lower prices. Telegraph lines along tracks connected coasts, boosting communication. Steel, vital for railroads and skyscrapers, saw Andrew Carnegie rise as a leading manufacturer.
