“Between 1815 and 1850....A national economy based on small-scale farming and local commerce matured into a far-flung capitalist marketplace entwined with world markets.”(p.362). How? Include in your discussion the role of “transportation” and Industrial revolutions. What impact did this economic development have on American life? Between 1815 and 1850 the United States which is only made up of small farmers and businesses(traders) began to grow. America had expanded itself to the pacific coast. This great expansion …showed first 75 words of 1220 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1220 total…necessary so new ways of travel were discovered and built. Canals allowed traders to ship goods easily and cheap to different cities. Roads also opened up America by giving people access to different cities. Railroads helped transport goods and migrate people to the west. Many inventions from the industrial revolution helped boost the market. These advances also improved living conditions. The growth of America during this time period help shape America into its present form.