What was one of the main factors that led to industrialization in the United States? A. The United States wanted to keep its industrial advances a secret from Europe. B. The United States decided to make its own products after the War of 1812. C. The American agricultural system was failing because the soil was turning sticky and clay-like. D. Americans found it expensive and time-consuming to buy finished goods from Europe.

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Cyrus Swanson

22 February, 06:39

What was one of the main factors that led to industrialization in the United States? A. The United States wanted to keep its industrial advances a secret from Europe. B. The United States decided to make its own products after the War of 1812. C. The American agricultural system was failing because the soil was turning sticky and clay-like. D. Americans found it expensive and time-consuming to buy finished goods from Europe.

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Markus Raymond · Answer 1

The answer is: C. The American agricultural system was failing because the soil was turning sticky and clay-like.

Because of the failures in agricultural sectors, Americans started to turned their attention to manufacturing as the main source of their income.

Business owners soon realized that implementing the technologies brought in by the industrial revolution massively increase the productivity and the profit of their businesses. This lead to a period of extensive industrialization in united states.