The early 1800s transformed American life—fast. In this episode, we explore the Market Revolution: from steamboats to railroads, mill girls to entrepreneurs, and barter to wage labor. We trace the rise of industrial capitalism, the tangled links between northern factories and southern slavery, and the shifting roles of women, immigrants, and workers. What did progress look like—and who paid the price?
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On the Move: The Transportation Revolution | US History I – Lumen Learning