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What source of labor did Chinese and Irish immigrants provide during the * 4 points mid-19th century?

• Built canals
Worked on plantations
Built railroads
• Labored in factories

What economic factor brought about rapid urbanization? *
• Free land grants
• Abundance of natural resources
Decreased tariffs
• Opportunity for jobs

What additional factor helped contribute to industrialization in the United States?
-Development of new transportation
-The availability of wealth
-Implementation of the American System
a. Decrease in amount of slave labor
b. Development of labor unions
c. Voting rights extended to women
d. Increase in available labor source

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Here are the answers to your questions:

  1. What source of labor did Chinese and Irish immigrants provide during the mid-19th century?

    • Built railroads (This was a significant contribution by both Irish and Chinese immigrants during this period.)

  2. What economic factor brought about rapid urbanization?

    • Opportunity for jobs (The promise of employment in urban areas attracted many people, leading to rapid urbanization.)

  3. What additional factor helped contribute to industrialization in the United States?

    • d. Increase in available labor source (The influx of immigrants provided a large labor force which was crucial for industrial growth.)

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