Question

During the last half of the 1800s, the dramatic industrial growth of the United States was caused by all of the following factors except

a. an abundance of raw materials
b. new steel production techniques
c. low tariffs on imports
d. a large labor force
e. an expanding domestic market

Answer 1

During the last half of the 1800s, the dramatic industrial growth of the United States was caused by all of the following factors except c: low tariffs on imports.