USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

IMMIGRATION IN INDUSTRIAL AMERICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which region of the United States was most affected by the development of industries?
A
Pacific
B
Northeast
C
Southeast
D
Rocky Mountains
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Eastern Seaboard from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania continued to be the most heavily industrialized section of the United States, but there was a substantial development of manufacturing in the states adjacent to the Great Lakes and in certain sections of the South.

Detailed explanation-2: -Much of the Industrial Revolution in the U.S. originated in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, where iron ore, steel, textile, and industrial sectors experienced breakthroughs and emerged as global manufacturing leaders.

Detailed explanation-3: -Agriculture, commercial fishing and the forest products industries are all important contributors to the Northeast economy. Combined, these industries generate more than $103 billion of economic activity and support 483, 375 jobs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin are considered to be the Rust Belt states. These states were the manufacturing center of the United States, employing a large part of the population in manufacturing jobs.

Detailed explanation-5: -Northeastern United States It is home to famous hospitals, sports venues, colleges, and past presidents. The Northeastern United States is comprised of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

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