Question

How did geography spur industrialization in the Northeast?

A. Swift rivers provided power for machines.
B. The mild climate attracted many workers.
C. Good soil made it easier to grow raw materials.
D. Flat land facilitated factory construction.

Answer 1

A. Swift rivers provided power for machines

Answer 2

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.