By 1900, germany's steel production exceeded all other countries except?

By 1900, Germany's steel production exceeded all other countries except "Great Britain," due mostly to the fact the Industrial Revolution had actually begun in Britain. 

The transcontinental railroad provided a means of fast transportation. it cut a 6 month trip into 6 days, created jobs for many people and encouraged immigration. the homestead act played a huge role in western expansion; it allowed settlers to begin a fresh start, and gave them land in exchange for their residence for up to five years and a small fee.