What was the largest industry by the late 1800s

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Iliana Smith

22 May, 01:37

What was the largest industry by the late 1800s

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Pierce Cooper · Answer 1

Library of Congress

Old industries expanded and many new ones, including petroleum refining, steel manufacturing, and electrical power, emerged. Railroads expanded significantly, bringing even remote parts of the country into a national market economy. Industrial growth transformed American society.

Kylie · Answer 2

By the late 1800s German chemical and electrical industries set the standard worldwide.

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Germany's spectacular growth was due in part to ample iron and coal resources.