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How did the Bessemer process contribute to the development of Carnegie’s monopoly

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The Bessemer process was a cheap but efficient way of converting iron ore into steel. The low cost and very efficient manner for steel production allowed Carnegie to produce steel quickly and at extremely low costs. He used monopolistic practices common in the period to establish control over the iron industry.

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It allowed Carnegie to produce higher quality steel more quickly which increased demand

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