What did the steel industry do in the Industrial Revolution?

The steel industry was important in the Industrial Revolution because the metal was more flexible and stronger than iron and so useful for large engineering projects like railways and bridges. Steel was also very useful for tools and instruments which needed a sharp cutting edge.

Why was the steel process important to the Industrial Revolution?

The steel process invented by Henry Bessemer was important to the Industrial Revolution because it had previously been very expensive to make steel and so iron was preferred. Steel, though, is stronger, lighter, and more malleable than iron and these properties were useful for manufacturers and civil engineers.

What are the advantages of steel compared to iron?

Steel is stronger, lighter, and more malleable than iron.

The Steel Industry in the British Industrial Revolution

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