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America Opens Up “I know of no country, indeed, where the love of money has taken stronger hold on the affections of men.” Alexis de Tocqueville
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Revolution of a New Kind Technology on the rise Reshaping American landscape Distances shortened by improved transportation – Advent of steamboats Information moving faster – Telegraph – Postal system
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Market Economy Blossoms Small scale farmers on the decline Intercontinental trading patterns shift Federal government strong influence – Promoting economic growth – Active role in bank establishment – Regulate interstate commerce – John Marshall key advocate; built confidence in world of business
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Factories Population explosion help; new labor force Skilled artisans becoming thing of the past Invention on the rise Lowell, Mass – Case study for changing times – Life of factory workers – Primarily young women – Established work day and week – Environmental impact heavy
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Societal Effects of Industrial Change Specialized workers less desired Social standing effected Personal schedules no longer, slave to timeclock Strict rules implemented on personal behavior Unions established Republican ideals shifting
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Where Do I Fit? Social class development increasing Gap widens between rich and poor Middle class grows – Some room for social mobility Materialism on the rise
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Panic! England changes cotton source America hit hard by loss Peace in Europe also adds to financial concerns Fears led to finger pointing towards government, change to occur
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