Question

In the early 180os, which factor was most

important in the development of Northern
manufacturing centers?
(1) abundance of water power
(2) availability of slave labor in the North
(3) development of gold mines
(4) access to passes through the Appalachian
Mountains

Answer 1

In the early 180os, it was primarily the "(1) abundance of water power" that was most important in the development of Northern manufacturing centers for steam power.