The Market Revolution

​The Market/Transportation/Early Industrialization revolutions occurred during the administrations of these presidents.

​Subsistence means growing and manufacturing items just for oneself and family

Multiple Select

What were some characteristics of the Market Revolution? Mark all that apply

• a shift from local to national markets

• farmers started growing cash crops

• families moved to factories from farms

• decline in economic activity

First Industrial Revolution

Focused on mechanization of power: steam and water-powered machines and factories that manufactured textiles.

Open Ended

What were some differences with economic trade and practices before and after the War of 1812?

Open Ended

How did each of the innovative transportation methods described in the previous slides improve transportation and the economy?

Multiple Choice

How did the telegraph revolutionize communication?

• People could listen to other's voices across long distances

• Messages had to be hand delivered

• People could travel long distances very quickly

• Messages took a very long time to reach their destination

Open Ended

How did the McCormick Reaper affect farming?

Multiple Choice

Which U.S. cities grew during the Market Revolution period?

• Pittsburg, Madison, Richmond

• Florida, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania

• Boston, South Carolina, and Los Angeles

• NYC, Chicago, St. Louis, and Cincinnati

Open Ended

What were some reasons the cities mentioned grew during the early 1800s?

Open Ended

Describe 2 economic changes caused by the Market Revolution, and 2 social changes caused by the Market Revolution.