Tennessee Valley Authority · US History

How did the TVA contribute to industrial growth in the region?

  1. By providing affordable electricity to businesses
  2. By imposing new taxes on regional manufacturers
  3. By closing several local markets to outside trade
  4. By restricting rail transportation across the valley
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Correct answer: By providing affordable electricity to businesses

Cheap electricity from TVA projects attracted industries to the region. This helped create jobs and boost economic development.

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