SOL Standard USII. 2B

SOL Standard USII. 2b

After 1865, the United States began to see advancements in transportation. These advancements linked resources, products, and markets. The increased use of the railroad allowed the moving of natural resources such as copper and lead to eastern factories. This was important because these resources were used for industries such as roofing, plumbing and machinery. In addition to moving copper and lead, iron ore deposits were moved to steel mill sites in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers!

The transcontinental railroad allowed finished products to be transported to national markets. Once at the national market, the products would be sold or bought for profit. Manufacturing, or industrial areas, were clustered around centers of population. The New England area manufactured textile. Detroit was the home of the automobile industry. Last but not least, Pittsburgh was the manufacturing city for the steel industry. Comprehension questions:

1. What did advances in transportation link? 2. Where were finished products sent? 3. Why do you think manufacturing areas were clustered near centers of population? 4. Copper/Lead Eastern Factories as Iron Ore Deposits are to ______

1. What industry is located in section #1? 2. What industry is located in section #2? 3. What industry is located in section #3?