American Economic Transformations and Transportation Advancements

These flashcards cover the key concepts related to the economic transformations and advancements in transportation that occurred in the early 19th century.

Hartford Convention

A meeting of New England Federalists in December 1814 discussing secession and grievances against the federal government.

Treaty of Ghent

The agreement that concluded the War of 1812, restoring the status quo before the conflict.

Market Revolution

A period of rapid economic transformation in the early 19th century characterized by the shift from self-sufficient farming to a market-oriented agricultural system.

Erie Canal

Completed in 1825, this canal connected New York City to the Great Lakes and spurred growth of nearby cities.

Clermont

The first steamboat, launched in 1807 by Robert Fulton, that navigated the Hudson River.

Telegraph

An invention by Samuel F.B. Morse in 1830 that enabled instantaneous communication.

Division of Labor

A production process where different workers perform specific tasks, enhancing efficiency and factory output.

Immigration (1840-1860)

A period during which approximately 4 million immigrants, primarily Irish and German, arrived in the United States.

Westward Movement (1790-1840)

The migration of 4.5 million people to the western United States, settling in areas such as Florida, Texas, and Oregon.

Factory Workers - Young Women

Factories in the early 19th century often employed young women from rural households, who lived in boarding houses with strict rules.