Which development occurred as part of the second industrial revolution in
the late 1800s?
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a. the start of the commercial revolution in great britain
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b. the rise of the united states and germany as industrial powers
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c. the decline in steel production due to falling international demand
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d. the development of industrial machines that could run on water
power

D. The development of industrial machines that could run on water  power

As part of the second industrial revolution in the 1800s, other countries surpassed Great Britain in manufacturing. The period of the Second Industrial Revolution lasted from 1870-1914. During , the Second Industrial Revolution, the expansion of electricity, petroleum and steel took place.

The rise of the United States and Germany as industrial powers

Explanation:

i am 99% sure that the increase of goods was because of nafta nafta stands for the north american free trade agreement to lift tariffs