USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

IMMIGRATION IN INDUSTRIAL AMERICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why was steel so important during this time period?
A
It was the “backbone of industry”
B
It was cheap
C
It was strong
D
It made workers proud
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It can contribute to bringing any shape to life. As a result, steel can be used for multiple activities. It can be effective for various utilities and is the primary material used in construction. One of the main reasons why steel is the backbone of modern industry is because it is economically pretty efficient.

Detailed explanation-2: -Steel is often called the backbone of modern industry. Almost everything we use is either made of iron or steel or has been made with tools and machinery of these metals. Ships, trains, trucks, and autos are made largely of steel. Even the safety pins and the needles you use are made from steel.

Detailed explanation-3: -Steel is used in our electricity-power-line towers, natural-gas pipelines, machine tools, military weapons-the list is endless. Steel has also earned a place in our homes in protecting our families, making our lives convenient, its benefits are undoubtedly clear.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is a basic industry and forms the backbone of industrial development in any country. It provides raw material for making industrial machinery, electrical machinery, defence equipment, railway tracks, dams, houses and a host of other industrial and consumer goods.

Detailed explanation-5: -Expert-Verified Answer Iron and steel industry is often referred to as the backbone of the modern industry because almost everything is either made from iron or steel or has been made using tools and machineries of these metals. It plays an important role as a basic necessity of today’s economy.

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