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    The Market Revolution brought on several social, economic and political changes during 1812 to 1860. Farming land was a way of life for most since they were providing for their own families; however, the Market Revolution brought on changes that would benefit them while providing a market-based society. This plan would help the American farmers to specialize in the area that they considered was their best, sell this specialized produce at the market and purchase from the market the other items

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    During the time between 1800 and 1850, America was going through a great change. A revolution began, which shaped the way people live their lives. This alteration in American society was known as the Market Revolution. Changes were seen within areas such as transportation and communication. From 1800-1850, the Market Revolution caused major change in America as it introduced new inventions such as steamboats, and telegraphs that significantly impacted the way we communicate and travel. Moreover

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    The transportation revolution contributed in many ways to the development of a national market economy in the United States. With an increase population, Water and river transportation were central to the national economy while most land transportation was by horse, foot, or ship, made it difficult to move large quantities of goods. Transportation routes underwent dramatic changes and greatly increasing national mobility. New and improved transportation expertise made it easier and faster to transport

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    What was the Market Revolution between the years of 1800-1840 all about? After winning the presidential elections in 1800, President Jefferson was determined to secure the nation and develop the market. He initiated improvements in roads, railroads, and canals. Consequently, the development in cotton kingdom led to the rise of the West as a powerful nation. The slavery trade also improved and became more organized. The revolution was also characterized by the growth of Chicago and Cincinnati cities

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    Larson, John Lauritz. The Market Revolution in America: Liberty Ambition, and the Eclipse of the Common Good. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2010. Thesis: Larson argues that the Market Revolution that occurred in Antebellum America "colored" if not "dictate(d)" Americans reactions "to a host of public issues (9)." She argues that the Market Revolution "grew out of the freedom and ambitions of the people, but it was neither the intended outcome of the Revolution (American) nor was it wholly

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    towards a more capitalist environment, where wealthy individuals used capital to create large factories and increase output. Moreover, the main cause of the Market Revolution was a drastic increase in the capabilities of technology during this time period, known as the “era of good feeling”. Furthermore, as a result of the Market Revolution, the life of the everyday American changed completely, no longer were the days of working

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    Market revolution is the period in the American history when the market expanded significantly which prompted the construction of railroads, and canals to enable communities from different parts of the countries (Sellers, 1994). This period occurred in the early ninetieth century in the US, where the market suddenly expanded due to the increased production and the opening of new marketplaces. It is of the essence to note that the market revolution was the period when the market became available for

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    “Combining tariffs, internal improvements, and a national bank, the American System of economics facilitated that Market Revolution” (Shultz, 2013).  This worked perfect for farmers; it allowed them to do what they do best, grow things.  Growing things allowed them to take things to the market to sell them.  While they were at the market they could buy things that they could not grow.  This made the farmers feel important in society.  They began to see themselves as part of the national and international

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    The antebellum era held many beneficial innovations for the United States. The Market Revolution led to improvements in both travel and technology that guided America to become a more productive nation. More opportunities became available to all Americans which led to growth and prosperity of the people. The Market Revolution was beneficial to America in every way possible. When the term “Market Revolution” is heard, the first thing many people associate it with is Eli Whitney’s Cotton

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    American History I The Market Revolution During the late 1700’s, the United States was no longer a possession of Britain, instead it was a market for industrial goods and the world’s major source for tobacco, cotton, and other agricultural products. A labor revolution started to occur in the United States throughout the early 1800’s. There was a shift from an agricultural economy to an industrial market system. After the War of 1812, the domestic marketplace changed due to the strong pressure

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