How did Washington’s industries change during the Second Industrial Revolution?

Question

Agriculture, timber, and commercial fishing became three of the state’s most important industries.
Agriculture, tourism, and textile manufacturing became three of the state’s most important industries.
Agriculture and timber became very important to the state, while commercial fishing became less important.
Tourism and textile manufacturing became very important to the state, while agriculture became less important.

Answer 1

During the Second Industrial Revolution, Washington's industries underwent significant transformations. Among the options provided, the statement that most accurately reflects this change is:

Agriculture and timber became very important to the state, while commercial fishing became less important.

In this period, Washington's economy increasingly relied on natural resources, particularly timber, as the state was rich in forests and became a leading producer of lumber. Agriculture also grew, especially with the introduction of irrigation methods and advances in farming technology. While commercial fishing remained an important industry, its relative importance dwindled compared to the booming timber and agricultural sectors.