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In History / High School | 2014-09-23

What factors enabled the United States to become a major industrial power, including gains from trade?

Asked by Aliza670

Answer (2)

The United States was able to become a major industrial power due to an abundance of natural resources needed in the industrialization process, an abundance of labor, technological developments, trade, and its ability to export products across its oceans and also land bordering neighbors. Through an increasingly productive workforce and mechanized manufacturing the United States was able to make enormous gains throughout its period of Industrialization and become a major industrial power.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

The United States became a major industrial power due to abundant natural resources, technological advancements, and a large labor force, along with improvements in transportation and mass production. Additionally, the rise of corporations and international trade played significant roles in this transformation. These factors combined allowed the U.S. to shift rapidly from an agricultural society to an industrial leader by the early 20th century.
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Answered by Gibbs | 2024-12-26