CH. 9: The Market Revolution

What 3 historical processes reshaped the idea of freedom in this period?

Spread of market relations, westward movement of the population, and the rise of a vigorous political democracy

As the idea of American freedom transformed, what ideas began to align with the new identity?

Economic opportunity, physical mobility, and participation in a democratic political system

How did physical mobility expand?

Through steamboats, canals, and railroads

In what ways did slavery draw racial boundaries around democracy?

Voting, office holding, and participation in the public sphere

As inventions like the steamboat facilitated commerce for farm families,

They also served to further entrench slavery into American society through slave-based cotton plantations in the South

Changes from 1784 to 1824?

11 new states (24 total), US population tripled (4mil to 12mil), and the land area more than doubled

What was the market revolution?

A series of economic changes between 1800 and 1840

What was the catalyst of the market revolution?

A series of innovations in transportation and communication