The North American Manufacturing Belt grew rapidly in the late 19th Century due to

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The North American Manufacturing Belt grew rapidly in the late 19th century due to its access to raw materials (such as iron ore and coal), foreign capital (which helped finance industrial growth), an ample labor supply (as immigrants flooded into the area seeking work), and a transportation system that allowed easy movement of bulky and heavy materials (such as canals, railroads, and Great Lakes shipping).

The North American Manufacturing Belt Grew Rapidly in the Late