Based on the information from the railroad and resource maps you just saw, where would you expect to find most US factories at the turn of the century? Why? (You may want to go back and look again at the maps.)

Answer:

I would expect to find most US factories in the Northeast and Midwest. This is because these regions had a high concentration of natural resources like coal and iron, and they also had the most developed railroad networks, which made it easier to transport raw materials and finished products.