The Northeast Became the Center of Early-Nineteenth-Century American Industry Because

question 82

Multiple Choice

The Northeast became the center of early-nineteenth-century American industry because it had  

• A) a superior transportation system.
• B) abundant water power.
• C) its narrow belt of stony soil made farming difficult and hence manufacturing attractive.
• D) a local supply of raw materials used in manufacturing.
• E) a relatively large labor supply.

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