Question

why did the industrial revolution begin in new england? other regions, like the south, were already industrialized; it didn’t because american didn’t have an industrial revolution; new england had resources such as water for power and transportation of goods, coal, and an available labor force; new england wanted to create a separate economy from the south.

Explanation:

To determine why the Industrial Revolution began in New England, we analyze each option:

• The first option is incorrect because the South was mainly agricultural, not industrialized early.
• The second option is wrong as the Industrial Revolution did occur in America, including New England.
• The third option is correct. New England had water power (from rivers), coal, transportation for goods, and a labor force, all essential for industrialization.
• The fourth option is incorrect; the motivation was industrial growth, not just separating from the South.

Answer:

New England had resources such as water for power and transportation of goods, coal, and an available labor force.