Elias howe - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What were the causes of the "second Industrial Revolution" in the US? correct answers 1) civil war: encouraged innovation and railroads expanded. Led to growth of cities. 2) natural resources: The US had resources including oil 3) growing workforce: immigrants work for low wages 4) Technology/innovation: technology and innovative business practices spurred economic growth such as laissez faire man's hands off minimal government regulation 5) Government policies: helped businesses example pr...