Question

Most of the early factories were located near ?

Answer 1

along rivers

Step-by-step explanation:

Early factories used water for power and were usually located along a river. Later factories were powered by steam and, eventually, electricity. Many factories during the Industrial Revolution had dormitories on site where the workers lived

Answer 2

Most of the early factories were located at water power sites.

Step-by-step explanation:

Factories used far less manpower per unit of production and therefore lowered product cost. Location – Before the widespread use of steam engines and railroads, most factories were located at water power sites and near water transportation.