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03.03 Assessment Template Prompt Evaluate the relative significance of different effects of the Market Revolution from 1800 through 1860. Contextualization   The United States emerged from the American Revolution and established a new form of government with the Constitution in 1787. In the early 19th century, the American economy was largely based on agriculture, meaning economic activity was centered around small, self- sustaining agricultural communities. The Market revolution witnessed a shift from an agrarian economy to one that was more industrialized. Thesis:   Between the years 1800 and 1860, the United States was significantly affected by the Market revolution through transportation, Industrialization, and changing labor conditions Supporting Point 1   The Market Revolution led to the development of more advanced transportation machines; such as the steamboat, canals, and later railroads, which improved the movement of people and goods. Identify the Evidence for Point 1:   Document 2 and Document 5 The Erie Canal completed in 1825, provided a direct water route to the rapidly growing areas of the Midwest, including Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Connect the Evidence for Point 1 Explain how this point, supported by your evidence, connects back to and proves your thesis.  The Erie Canal allowed for faster transportation of goods which impacted the US economy through the transportation of imports and exports more efficiently. Supporting Point 2   The shift from an agrarian-based economy to a more industrialized one led to increased production, technological innovation, and economic growth. Identify the Evidence for Point 2:   Documents 1 and 3 Factories and textile mills began to replace traditional artisan and craft production.
Whitney's invention of the cotton gin in 1793 made cotton processing more efficient. Francis Cabot Lowell - power loom This transition led to the growth of manufacturing centers in urban areas. Connect the Evidence for Point 2 Explain how this point, supported by your evidence, connects back to and proves your thesis. Factories, textile mills, and transportation infrastructure played a pivotal role in this economic transformation as it allowed for more creation of things to sell and an easier transportation structure, which combined would positively impact the United States economy. Supporting Point 3      The Market Revolution brought about significant social changes. The factory system and the wage labor system were introduced, leading to new labor relations and challenges. Workers organized labor movements and sought to address issues related to working conditions and compensation. Identify the Evidence for Point 3:   Documents 6 and 7  Factory workers experienced longer workdays, lower wages, and strict regimentation. With the advancements in technology and people flocking to the cities for jobs, urban capitalists benefited the most during this time. Connect the Evidence for Point 3 Due to the changes in Labor, new laws were implemented in order to change the course of the economy. Demonstrate Complex Understanding • The expansion of cotton production in the South, enabled by technological advancements like the cotton gin, increased the demand for enslaved labor and deepened the divide between the North and South. This played a crucial role in the sectional tensions that would eventually lead to the Civil War.
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