Intangible Factors Contributing to America's Antebellum Economic Growth Included the

question 1

Multiple Choice

Intangible factors contributing to America's antebellum economic growth included the

• A) steady issue of government patents for new tools and machines.
• B) rapid expansion of and improvement in transportation networks.
• C) entrepreneurial mentality and mechanical nature of most Americans.
• D) need to compensate for the continual shortage of labor and goods.

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