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Which of the following was used to run factories in New England in the early 1800s?

A. whale oil

B. lumber

C. oxen

D. waterpower

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waterpower is the answer

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User Arun D
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Answer:

The power used to run the industries is D. water power.

Step-by-step explanation:

The first industrial revolution (1760-1820) was the transition to new manufacturing processes in the Europe. This revolution played a role in slave abolition in European countries and provided job to many people.

Textiles were the highly preceding industry during the industrial revolution in terms of value output, employment, and capital invested. The textile industry also used modern production methods. The textile industry had mechanized factories which were powered by a steam engine or central water wheel.

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