Factors that helped the US grow

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Across
  1. 3. Unskilled workers from all over the world came in waves to the United States. All of these _________ took low paying, dangerous jobs in the cities.
  2. 6. "Uncle Sam" helped by providing land grants, subsidies, and tariffs. With __________ assistance, many new companies grew and moved to all parts of the country.
  3. 7. With a higher ___________, the US had more consumers, which meant the demand for many products rose.
Down
  1. 1. Banks loved loaning money, or _________, since it would bring money back to them (principle + interest). But, it also helped many new businesses get a start.
  2. 2. With the invention of steamboats and automobiles, the creation of a transcontinental railroad, and more canals, the US's ____________ made the world seem smaller.
  3. 4. "Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door". Many new __________ helped make everyday life easier, cheaper, and faster.
  4. 5. The US began to use more of its plentiful natural __________, like gold, silver, coal, and iron ore.