Question

which of the following inventions contributed to the increase of industry in cities in the late 1800s? (1 poi
water power
the telegram
the plow
electric power

Explanation:

In the late 1800s, electric power was a revolutionary invention for industry. It provided a more reliable and flexible source of energy compared to water - power. The telegram was for communication, not directly for industrial production increase. The plow was an agricultural tool. Electric power enabled the operation of new machinery and factories in cities, thus contributing to the growth of urban industry.

Answer:

Electric Power