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Why did the steel industry become so important after the civil war?
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∙ 11y ago
There was a large necesity for steel after the realization that their ships were stronger when made from metal, not wood.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoSteel was used during the American Civil War to help the Confederates build a blast furnace and was used after for railroads. No need to fear, ChaCha's here!
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Andrew carnegie dominated what industry?
steel
What were the four causes of american industrial growth after the civil war?
Causes of industrial growth after the Civil War were an increase in the steel industry and the growth of railroads.
Who was and industrialist who made a fortune in the steel industry in the late 1800's through vertical consolidation?
Andrew carnegie
What man dominated the steel industry during America's industrial era?
Andrew Carnegie-apex
What was the Pittsburgh Plus Pricing System in 1880's?
The Pittsburgh Plus Pricing System was designed by steel lords (like Carnegie and Morgan) in the North to keep the South at an economic disadvantage in the steel industry. The southern coal and iron ore deposits were close to where it could be processed, which would give the South an advantage since they would have to pay less money for shipping. The steel lords put pressure on the railroads to charge the goods with a fictional fee as if they had been shipped from pittsburgh. It was also, in an indirect way, punishment of the South during the reconstruction after the Civil War
Why was the steel industry created?
The steel industry was created to produce steel to supply the demand from manufacturers, civil engineers and builders.
What made steel an important industry?
There are a number of things that made the steel an important industry. This was mainly due to the various uses of steel and the industry boosted most economies.
Did steel become an important factor after the civil war?
Yes, because ot was a part of big buusiness.
When did BHP become a steel producer?
In 1915 BHP entered the steel industry to become Australia's largest producer
The expansion of American the steel industry and railroads during the civil war was made possible mainly by?
The expansion of the American steel industry and railroads during the civil war was made possible by Andrew Carnegie. Mr. Carnegie was a Scottish American industrialists who is known for leading the steel industry expansion.
Why was Andrew Carnegie so important to the steel industry?
steel needed for railroad
Who helped steel become a major industry in the US?
It was Henry Bessemer who helped make steel a major industry in the United States.
Why did the steel industry grow so quickly after the civil war?
they used it for lightbulbs
The expansion of the American steel industry and railroads during the civil war was made possible mainly by?
coal industry
Who was the most important figure in the steel industry?
Andrew Carnegie
With which industry was Andrew Carnegie associated?
the steel industry --Bear
Andrew carnegie dominated what industry?
steel
