KEY TERMS Key Terms and People to Know for the Regents Exam
Rise of Industry
An abundance of natural resources (wood, iron, coal) helped fuel the rise of industry in America during the 1800s. Railroads connected cities (making transportation and trade easier) and factories produced more and more products.
Steel Production / Bessemer Process
Technological improvements in steel production made steel cheaper and more available. Steel was used to build railroads, skyscrapers, and large bridges, and it became one of the primary materials of the industrial age.