Market Revolution

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Apush Unit 4 Transport Revolution w/ memory devices for important figures

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Erie Canal timeline (military 18:25)

Built between 1817 and 1825

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Length of the Erie Canal

363 miles.
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Cost to build the Erie Canal (lucky 7)

$7 million.
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Shipping cost reduction due to Erie Canal (almost 100)

95% reduction in shipping costs.
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Railroad mileage in 1830 (23 in ‘80)

23 miles.
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Railroad mileage in 1850 (9 by ‘50)

9,021 miles.
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Lowell Mills workforce in 1836 (8 in ‘36)

8,000 workers.
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Wages at Lowell Mills (pocket change)

$3-4 per week.
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Length of workdays at Lowell Mills (7-9)

14 hours.
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Transportation costs by land (30x expensive)

30¢ per ton/mile.
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Transportation costs by water (30x cheaper on water)

1¢ per ton/mile.