Overview
 
 

 The years following the Civil War were a time of tremendous industrial growth in the United States.  What made their advances possible?

1. The United States had a large supply of natural resources such as coal and iron ore.

2. Americans had the capital to invest in machines and factories.

3. There was a large labor force.

4. Inventions were being discovered at a tremendous rate.

5. Bold industrial leaders were there to take chances.