Industrialization and Its Impact in Washington

Question 3 • WA-Washington State History (HS)

How did Washington’s industries change during the Second Industrial Revolution?

Answer

Agriculture, timber, and commercial fishing became three of the state’s most important industries.

Agriculture, tourism, and textile manufacturing became three of the state’s most important industries.

Agriculture and timber became very important to the state, while commercial fishing became less important.

Tourism and textile manufacturing became very important to the state, while agriculture became less important.

Explanation

During the Second Industrial Revolution, Washington’s economy grew around its natural resources and expanding markets. Agriculture, timber, and commercial fishing all became major industries in the state. Tourism and textile manufacturing were not the three leading industries described here.

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