Ch. 9-10 notes

Question 1

Market Revolution

Answer 1

A period of rapid economic growth and change in the early 19th century, characterized by increased industrialization, market-oriented agriculture, and the rise of new transportation systems.

Question 2

Transportation Revolution

Answer 2

The significant improvements in transportation infrastructure in the early 19th century, such as roads, canals, and railroads, which facilitated the movement of goods and people across the country.

Question 3

In what ways did the Erie Canal connect the Western territories and the Northeast?

Answer 3

The Erie Canal connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic, allowing Western goods to reach Eastern markets more easily, boosting trade and the national economy.

Question 4

What affect did the market revolution have on the daily lives of common Americans?

Answer 4

The Market Revolution shifted the U.S. economy from local, subsistence farming to a market-based economy. People moved from rural farms to factories and cities, while transportation improvements made goods and labor more mobile.