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PLZ HELP. Why were most textile mills in the United States located in the Northeast? Explain.

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Most were located in the Northeast because merchants there had money to invest in new mills. Also, this region had many rivers that provided a reliable supply of power. In the South, investors concentrated on expanding agriculture.

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