Intangible factors contributing to America's antebellum economic growth included the
A) steady issue of government patents for new tools and machines.
B) rapid expansion of and improvement in transportation networks.
C) entrepreneurial mentality and mechanical nature of most Americans.
D) need to compensate for the continual shortage of labor and goods.
Answer: C
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