Question
Which development made constructing this type of tall building possible in the late 1880s? (U4.1 and Unit 4-6 EOC Study Notes) TEKS 2(A), 26(A)
The correct answer is not listed here.
Manufacturers starting to import stronger types of wood.
Advancements in the manufacturing of glass that blocks UV rays.
The invention of cement.
The invention of a new process for manufacturing steel called the Bessemer Process.
The U.S. government's focus on educating civil engineers.
The correct answer is not listed here.
Manufacturers starting to import stronger types of wood.
Advancements in the manufacturing of glass that blocks UV rays.
The invention of cement.
The invention of a new process for manufacturing steel called the Bessemer Process.
The U.S. government's focus on educating civil engineers.
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GPT-4o mini
The development that made constructing tall buildings possible in the late 1880s was "the invention of a new process for manufacturing steel called the Bessemer Process." This process allowed for the production of stronger and more affordable steel, which was essential for building skyscrapers with their steel frames.