[The] production of goods moved from home businesses, where products were generally crafted by hand, to ... production in
factories. This revolution, which involved major changes in
transportation, manufacturing, and communications, transformed
the daily lives of Americans as much as ... any single event in
U. S. history.
- "The Industrial Revolution in the United States," The Library of
Congress, www. loc. gov (accessed February 21, 2014)
Which of the following was most responsible for the revolution described in this
excerpt?
H