Question

examine the photographs representing industries in 1900. match each photograph to the city that would most likely specialize in that industry.
new york city chicago san francisco pittsburgh
steel mill
a transcontinental rail car in the west
meat hanging to cure
stock exchange building

Explanation:

1. Steel mill: Pittsburgh was a major steel - producing center in 1900, so the steel mill photograph matches Pittsburgh.
2. A transcontinental rail car in the West: San Francisco was an important western city connected by the transcontinental railroad, so this photograph matches San Francisco.
3. Meat hanging to cure: Chicago was a major meat - packing center in 1900, so this photograph matches Chicago.
4. Stock exchange building: New York City had a prominent stock exchange (New York Stock Exchange), so this photograph matches New York City.

Answer:

• Steel mill: Pittsburgh
• A transcontinental rail car in the West: San Francisco
• Meat hanging to cure: Chicago
• Stock exchange building: New York City