AP US History Chapter 8- The Emergence of a Market Economy (1815-1850)

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.

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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