What became the most important industry in Pittsburgh following the American Revolution?

Question:

What became the most important industry in Pittsburgh following the American Revolution?


  • A. The shipping industry

  • B. The iron and steel industry

  • C. The outfiting industry

  • D. The computer software industry

ANSWER

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The 2021 QG High School Examination

Correct answer: B

The most important industry in Pittsburgh after the American Revolution?

A. Shipping Industry B. Iron and Steel Industry

C. Equipment Industry D. Computer Software Industry

Informed in the article: “A blast furnace, erected by George Anschutz around 1792, was the forerunner of the iron and steel industry that for more than a century was the city’s economic power.” (A high kiln built by George Anschutz circa 1792, was a predecessor of the iron and steel industry which for more than a century was the economic power of the city.)

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