As the Industrial Revolution spread to the United States, plants such as this textile factory appeared. Soon the production of exports outpaced import of goods, and by the late 1800s America emerged as the world's largest
industrial power. This success did not come without a price, however, industrial growth brought with it a host of
environmental pollution problems.

What impact have factories had on the environment?

Factories have polluted the air, causing smog (smoke + fog = deadly mist that can kill you- happened for a while in England in the 1800's) and factories have polluted our lands and seas with their chemical waste.

Explanation:

the government closely monitored its finances to avoid another financial collapse.

roosevelt believed that in light of the country's recent military successes, it was unnecessary to use force to achieve foreign policy goals, so long as the military could threaten force. this belief, and his strategy of “speaking softly and carrying a big stick,” shaped much of roosevelt's foreign policy.