The skyscraper depended on all the following technological innovations except a) the elevator. b) fireproofing. c) the internal steel frame. d) availability of cheaper iron.

The correct answer is D). Availability of cheaper iron.

The skyscraper depended on all the following technological innovations except the Availability of cheaper iron.

In the beginning, the term Skyscraper is from the 1880s. It was used to name tall buildings of that time with 10-20 floors. Nowadays, a Skyscraper is for buildings 40-50 floors tall.  

Generally, Skyscrapers are built with fireproof steel frames of cast iron columns and beams. The use of an elevator was very important for the success of this new type of buildings.

the triple alliance. germany and austria-hungary were already allies by 1879 when, worried about a threat from russia, they formed the dual alliance. italy joined the group in 1882. there was a concern about a possible attack from france and the alliance needed powerful friends to defend it.