Question

question 60
during the early 1800s, which factor contributed the most to the start of the industrial revolution in the united states as the nation

a the availability of wind - driven power sources

b an abundance of natural resources.

c a restriction on european immigration.

d the end of the slave labor system.

Explanation:

• Option A: Wind - driven power sources were not the most significant factor. Steam power became more prominent during the Industrial Revolution.
• Option B: An abundance of natural resources (such as coal, iron ore) in the United States was crucial. Coal was used as fuel for steam engines, and iron ore was used for machinery and infrastructure, which were essential for the growth of the market economy and the Industrial Revolution.
• Option C: There was no major restriction on European immigration that would have contributed to the start of the Industrial Revolution. In fact, immigration provided a labor force in some cases.
• Option D: The end of the slave - labor system (which was more relevant to the post - Civil War era in the US) was not a factor in the start of the Industrial Revolution in the early 1800s.

Answer:

B. An abundance of natural resources.