All of the following influenced the growth of American industry in the 1830s and 1840s EXCEPT ________.
A) the transition to a factory setting
B) the development of mass production
C) the discovery of oil in Pennsylvania
D) the invention of mechanical tools
E) advances in the transportation industry

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The discovery of oil in Pennsylvania did not occur until the late 1850s, so it could not have influenced the growth of American industry in the 1830s and 1840s. The other options are all factors that contributed to the growth of American industry during this time period.

All of the Following Influenced the Growth of American Industry