The North American Manufacturing Belt grew rapidly in the late 19th Century due to
A) its access to raw materials.
B) its access to foreign capital.
C) its ample labor supply.
D) a transportation system that allowed easy movement of bulky and heavy materials.
E) all of the above.
E
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