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How did geography spur industrialization in the Northeast?

ASwift rivers provided power for machines.
BThe mild climate attracted many workers.
CGood soil made it easier to grow raw materials.
DFlat land facilitated factory construction.

Verified Answer :

ASwift rivers provided power for machines

Answer:

The correct answer is option A. "Swift rivers provided power for machines".

Explanation:

The Industrial Revolution began in the United States trough the development of factories in the Northeast in 1793. Geographically, the Northeast has the advantage to have swift rivers that provided power for machines needed in the factories. Many textile mills started to developed along the rivers of the Northeast using technology to use the rivers as fountain of power.