What factors contributed to American industrialization in the second half of the nineteenth century?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. America had abundant natural resources.
2. America enjoyed a large and growing pool of cheap labor.
3. Population growth led to expanded markets.
4. Growing markets and favorable labor conditions encouraged investors to provide capital to
American industry.
5. Federal, state, and local governments provided money, land, and other resources.
6. The American system of government provided stability, commitment to private property, and, initially at least, a reluctance to regulate industry.
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