The united states' status of first place among industrial nations was a result, in part, of:
an industrial slowdown in europe
the advent of mass production
the growth of the agricultural industry
the war of 1812

Why was walter raleigh able to establish a colony in north america? he took over a colony that had been established by spain. he purchased territory that initially had belonged to france. he received a charter from queen elizabeth to create a colony. he invaded an american indian village and claimed their land.