What technology,new in the late 19th century,increased the demand for copper worldwide?

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The new technology that increased the demand for copper worldwide in the late 19th century was electricity. As electricity became more widely used, it required large amounts of copper wiring to transmit and distribute the electrical current. This led to an increase in demand for copper and a corresponding increase in copper mining and production.

What Technology,new in the Late 19th Century,increased the Demand for Copper