Question

Which best describes why industry existed in the larger American port cities before industrialization?

A The railroad linked these cities to the rest of the country.
B The industry was established by the British military in the colonial period.
C These cities were built on rivers and harbors and had plenty of workers.
D Entrepreneurs lived in these cities and started businesses there.

Answer 1

C These cities were built on rivers and harbors and had plenty of workers.

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Answer 2

A. The railroad linked these cities to the rest of the country.