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breifly explain one specific histroic event or development that accounts for the changes in the United States energy sources between 1850 and 1900

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Step-by-step explanation:

  • The Second Industrial Revolution The main reason for the change in energy resources was the unexpected growth in the industry in steel, oil and transportation.
  • Machinery and factories need reliable energy sources for fuel rather than wood to meet consumer demand.
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