WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900
SECOND INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
Question
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factory owners were willing to buy more iron
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less iron was needed when the quality was higher
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better quality iron cost less to produce
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better machines could be built from iron
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Detailed explanation-1: -The availability of cheaper iron and steel was fundamental in the growth of several industries. The development of machine tools made precision iron working possible. Other changes included improved roadways, waterways and railways. Raw materials and finished products could be moved more quickly and cheaper than ever.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the late 18th century, during the Industrial Revolution in England, the invention of the steam engine by James Watt enabled the blasting of air into the blast furnace with a machine. This made the mass production of iron possible.
Detailed explanation-3: -Understanding the Industrial Revolution Production efficiency improved during the Industrial Revolution with inventions such as the steam engine. The steam engine dramatically reduced the time it took to manufacture products.
Detailed explanation-4: -Englishmen Abraham Darby (1678 to 1717) invented coke smelting in 1709 and, advanced the mass production of brass and iron goods.