Question

why was carnegie steel an example of vertical integration? the company was able to produce more steel than other companies. the company became the only source of steel after competitors failed. the company controlled all of the steel plants in the united states. the company controlled every step of steel production and distribution.

Explanation:

Vertical integration is when a company controls different stages of the production - distribution process. Carnegie Steel controlled every step of steel production and distribution, which is the essence of vertical integration. The other options do not define vertical integration. Producing more steel is about production volume, becoming the only source is about market dominance, and controlling all steel - plants is about horizontal expansion (if applicable).

Answer:

The company controlled every step of steel production and distribution.