Technological Advancements (1900-1930)

Question 1

What did the development of electricity supply energy for?

Answer 1

Stimulated electricity for companies that manufactured electrical goods. For instance, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners and radios

Question 2

What did the production of the conveyor belt lead to?

Answer 2

This led to increased mass industrial production and productivity

Question 3

What did this boost?

Answer 3

Not only did this boost the economy by creating jobs but it also generated profits as production was quicker, easier and faster

Question 4

What contributed to the increase in public expenditure?

Answer 4

This contributed to increase public expenditure electrical goods and increased the influx of capital capital in the US economy

Question 5

Name some other key developments

Answer 5

Other innovations included development of cement mixers and new materials

Question 6

What did the development of cement mixers means?

Answer 6

This led to many builders being employed to construct skyscrapers