The Market Revolution Flashcards
Battle of New Orleans month and year.
December 1814
Who lead the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson fortified what during the Battle of New Orleans?
Irrigation ditches
Andrew Jackson enlisted the help of what for the Battle of New Orleans?
Local pirates and organized militias
The victory at New Orleans killed what political party?
Federalists
Before the Market Revolution, what was central to America’s economy?
Consumer goods
Before the Market Revolution, what type of towns prospered in the east?
Costal and riparian towns
Before the Market Revolution, what type of economics were not able to participate in the market economy?
Rural economics
Before the Market Revolution, it was nearly impossible to get market goods unless your town was near what?
A navigable river
What canal was complete in 1825 and connected NYC to the Great Lakes?
Erie Canal
What invention made traveling upstream rivers possible?
Steamboats
What invention helped frow rural economy?
Railroads
What was invented in 1830 and allowed for instant communication?
Telegraph
When did the telegraph come into use?
1844
What war encouraged the growth of factories?
War of 1812