USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The railroads were the key to economic growth in the second half of the nineteenth century. Besides making it possible to ship agricultural and manufactured goods throughout the country cheaply and efficiently, they directly contributed to the development of other industries.

Detailed explanation-2: -The rise of the United States as an industrial power began after the Civil War. Many factors promoted industry, including cheap labor, new inventions and technology, and plentiful raw materials.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Civil War encouraged industrial growth by challenging industries to make products more quickly and efficiently than before. The country’s growth was also fueled by its vast supply of natural resources. In addition, industries had a huge workforce to fuel growth.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Union’s industrial and economic capacity soared during the war as the North continued its rapid industrialization to suppress the rebellion. In the South, a smaller industrial base, fewer rail lines, and an agricultural economy based upon slave labor made mobilization of resources more difficult.

Detailed explanation-5: -The railroad became a way for companies to ship to each other from across the country, transport raw materials to factories, and send final products to consumers. Not only did the railway system grow due to the flourishing businesses, but corporations expanded as well due to the growth of the railway system.