Cause and Effect Notes for Chapter 14-1

After reading about the inventions during this time period, complete the following note guide.

What was the Bessemer process?

What happened because of it?                 

Describe the railroad expansion.

What happened as a result of this expansion?

List the specific inventions that were created during this time.

Describe how at least 3 inventions from your list changed the way of life for Americans of the time.