Which Factor Contributed to the Industrialization of the United States

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which factor contributed to the industrialization of the United States?

• A)limited natural resources as a result of territorial expansion
• B)conversion from imported oil to domestic coal as a primary energy source
• C)new technical innovations,such as electricity and airplanes
• D)small numbers of immigrants coming to work in the United States

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