The Market Revolution 1815-1845

Flashcards covering key concepts, events, and individuals related to the Market Revolution from 1815 to 1845.

What changes characterized the Market Revolution between 1815 and 1845?

A change in production from subsistence to market-oriented economy, with new technologies like railroads and telegraphs.

What was a major agricultural advancement during the Market Revolution?

The cotton gin, invented by Eli Whitney, significantly increased cotton production.

How did transportation improvements contribute to the Market Revolution?

They linked cities through roads, canals, and steamboats, enhancing trade and consumer demand.

What impact did the Lowell Mills have on labor during the Market Revolution?

They employed women in textile production under harsh conditions, leading to labor strikes for better wages.

What were the primary causes of immigration during the Market Revolution?

Irish immigration due to the Potato Famine and German immigration due to poor harvests and Revolutions of 1848.

Describe the Southern society structure during the Market Revolution.

It was characterized by a hierarchical class and race system, with 1% of the population owning over 100 slaves.

What were the conditions of enslaved life in the South during the period?

Higher infant mortality rates, lower life expectancy, non-recognition of marriage, and risks of sexual assault.

What was the significance of Nat Turner's Rebellion in 1831?

A slave uprising that resulted in the deaths of 55 whites and severe retaliation, viewed differently in the North and South.

What technological advancement did Samuel Morse contribute to communication?

The invention of the telegraph.

How did urbanization manifest in the US by 1860?

20% of the US population lived in cities, leading to the development of urban slums fueled by immigration.