Which of these factors was the critical stimulus for the growth of domestic American markets in the first half of the nineteenth century?

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Better transportation networks, particularly the development of canals, roads, and later railroads, greatly improved the efficiency and lowered the cost of transportation for goods and people throughout the country. This stimulated economic growth and allowed for the expansion of domestic markets. While large factories did play a role in this growth, they were not the critical stimulus, as many of them were still small and located primarily in urban areas. The national bank's loan policy and the national government's economic subsidies also played a role, but they were not the most significant factors.

Which of These Factors Was the Critical Stimulus for the Growth