Which of the following was not a factor that contributed to the growth of factories in the United States during the Industrial Revolution?

Technology, improved energy sources, and innovations in production helped factories make goods more quickly and efficiently. An increase in the number of farmers providing food was not a direct factor in factory growth; agricultural improvements often meant fewer workers were needed on farms, allowing more people to work in factories. The best answer is “an increase in the number of farmers providing food.”

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