Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements about industrialization. Prior to industrialization, most Americans made a living by
The "father of the American Industrial Revolution" was
The most important factor in the rapid industrialization of the United States was its

Farming.

Samuel Slater.

Natural resources.

Explanation:

Before Industrialization, Americans made their living by farming. Majority of the people lives in rural areas, where they had their fields to grow crops. Most U.S. farmers produce crops and domestic animals together on the same farm.

The Industrial Revolution began when an entrepreneur Samuel Slater arrived in America with the new technology for the textile industry. He is known as the father of the American Industrial Revolution.

Natural resources like coal, timber, and iron contributed to the growth of the industry in the United States. With the availability of the timber helped the industry in construction and wooden production. The coal mining and iron ore helped the industries to grow in America. Coal was necessary for the fuel and iron for manufacturing goods and building industries.

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the steam engine.

the locomotive.

the telephone.

the telegraph.

the internal combustion engine.

the rifle.

ironclad ships.

electricity/light bulb.