Market Revolution

ERIE CANAL:

• Built 1817-1825 (think "18-25" like military time)

• 363 miles ("3-6-3" like a double play in baseball)

• Cost $7 million (lucky number 7)

• Reduced shipping costs by 95% (almost 100%)

RAILROADS:

• 1830: 23 miles (easy: 23 in '30)

• 1850: 9,021 miles (just remember "9 thousand by 1850")

LOWELL MILLS:

• 1836: 8,000 workers ("8 in '36")

• Wages: $3-4/week (pocket change)

• 14-hour workdays (think "7am to 9pm")

TRANSPORTATION COSTS: Land: 30¢ per ton/mile Water: 1¢ per ton/mile (Think "30 times cheaper by water")