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What was the principal agent of industrial development in the late 19th century?

The Railroad


What company was originally founded to make work clothing for railroad workers?

Carhartt


Industry affected when Andrew Carnegie brought the bessemer process to us?

It affected the steel and railroad industry. Iron was the main foundation of railroads and when the Bessemer process created massed produced amounts of steel, the railroad industry greatly increased to. The carbon in the iron in the older railroads made the foundation of those railroads brittle and not as sturdy as steel, the steel became an asset to railroad creation. The Bessemer process burns off the carbon in the iron, thus creating steel. This process made steel cheaper, and the people of the steel industry were positively affected because the people in the railroad industry wanted the steel for better rails. The railroad industry was positively affected because now it was safer and stronger. They can earn more money because there are less accidents and can ship more at one time.


What is a railroad interlocking?

An interlocking plant is any junction controlled in such a was as to make it impossible to clear the signals until after the points (switches) are safely set.


How did the Railroad boom contribute to an industrial revolution in Great Britain?

The railroad boom in Great Britain during the 19th century significantly contributed to the Industrial Revolution by enhancing transportation efficiency and connectivity. Railroads facilitated the rapid movement of goods and raw materials, reducing costs and time associated with shipping. This expansion of the transportation network stimulated industrial growth by enabling factories to access larger markets and resources, while also promoting urbanization as workers migrated to cities for employment. Ultimately, the railroad became a critical infrastructure that supported industrial advancements and economic expansion.