What was one significant result of the changes in manufacturing and transportation that took place in the first half of the nineteenth century? O Many factory laborers left cities to work in faraway rural areas due to improvements in transportation. o Improved transportation led to the development of many new factories in the South and the West. People in cities often made more money, as they took on skilled positions in manufacturing and transportation. O Cities grew in population as more and more people traveled to the North looking for factory work.

Explanation:

The Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution (from about 1760 to about 1840) was a period of transition of technology, this period saw a shift in the methods used in production and transportation. During this period, people saw the rise of machines like steam trains, stream boats, electric motor used in manufacturing, etc. These all made processes of production and transportation far easier.

The Industrial Revolution caused a major cultural and economic change as people moved from rural areas to big cities to look for work.

The Industrial Revolution also brought about an increase in population as people continually moved to cities in search of work.

c. free trade can lead to low pay for workers in poorer countries.