Question

How did the Bessemer process benefit the North before the Civil War?

A-The mass produced steel was exported to the Southern states and Europe.
B-The increased steel production supported the growing number of industries in the North.
C-The reduced need for labor in the steel-making process helped to abolish slavery in the North.
D-The reduced weight of steel helped to improve transportation by water in the North.

Answer 1

B

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Answer 2

B because steel can be very popular in some countries and businesses people who would want them can buy it. With the plentiful of people, businesses can thrive causing more industries to pick up what others are doing. In a result other industries will copy them and have more big companies.