Question

why was carnegie steel an example of vertical integration? the company became the only source of steel after competitors failed. the company was able to produce more steel than other companies. 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 in business means a company controls multiple stages of a product's production or distribution. Carnegie Steel controlled every step of steel production and distribution, which fits vertical integration. The other options: being the only source after competitors failed is more about monopoly/elimination of competition, controlling all plants is horizontal integration (same stage), and producing more is about output not integration.

Answer:

The company controlled every step of steel production and distribution.