Question

Which geographic regions became the center of manufacturing and finance in the early to mid-1800s? Select the two correct answers. A. Great Lakes B. mid-Atlantic C. Mississippi Valley D. New England E. Southeast

Answer 1

Answer:

B. mid-Atlantic

Explanation:

The mid-Atlantic region consisted in the most populous, cosmopolitan and diverse of the 13 colonies: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland, and once the U.S. became an independent nation, they continued to develop quickly.

This resulted in the growth of cities, specially New York City and Philadelphia. These Mid-Atlantic cities became the first centers of industry and finance in the U.S., and with time, they irradiated this economic development, not only to the sorrounding areas, but also to other regions of the country like the Great Lakes.