The Market Revolution in the Nineteenth Century

These flashcards cover key concepts and events related to the Market Revolution and its impact on the United States in the nineteenth century.

What was the Market Revolution?

An economic change in the nineteenth century that profoundly impacted the development of the United States socially, politically, and culturally.

What technological advancement in transportation was perfected by Robert Fulton in 1807?

The steamboat.

What major canal was completed in 1825 and significantly changed the economy of New York?

The Erie Canal.

What were squatters?

People who settled on land without any legal guarantees.

What was the outcome of the Adams-Onis Treaty?

The United States gained East Florida from Spain and unified it with West Florida.

What crop became the nation's number one export after the War of 1812?

Cotton.

What invention by Eli Whitney revolutionized cotton production?

The cotton gin.

What was the Second Middle Passage?

The forced migration of approximately 1,000,000 slaves from older slave states to the Deep South between 1800 and 1860.

What characterized the economy of the North during the Market Revolution?

An integrated economy of commercial farms and manufacturing cities.

What was the American system of manufacture?

A manufacturing system that relied on the mass production of interchangeable parts that could be rapidly assembled into standardized finished products.

Who primarily worked in the early New England textile mills?

Young, unmarried women and girls.

What was the impact of the rise of railroads on travel times across the United States?

Travel times significantly decreased, allowing quicker movement across the country.

What role did telegraphs play during the Civil War?

They provided instantaneous information about the conflict.

Which region of the United States experienced significant industrialization and urbanization during the Market Revolution?

The North, particularly the Northeast.

How did the nature of work change during the Market Revolution?

There was a shift from skilled artisan work to factory-based work in the industrial workforce.

What led to the creation of large-scale factories in the United States?

Technological advancements and the rise of an industrial workforce.