America
After the end of the War of 1812, ________ (with its ships and commerce) participated in trade with Britain and Europe.
Midwest
________- a rise of large- scale commercial agriculture.
Also resulted in ethnic prejudices, anti-catholicism, and language barriers (difficult for many immigrants, ex
from Germany and China to adapt)
Midwest
a rise of large-scale commercial agriculture
South
cotton (extremely profitable, dominated regional economy)
Northeast
industrial development- labor-saving machines and water, steam-powered industry (=greater economic and social life)
Mills and factories
changed the lifestyle of people
Rise of factory system
more economic activity occurred out of home and farm
Urban middle-class emergence (including women)
relocated to cities and towns to work jobs in new mills, factories, banks, stores, etc
Mills
________ and factories- changed the lifestyle of people.
Everyone seemed to be moving (in and out; farms, opportunities, ex
in Rochester, NY)
1850
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