jan 1, 1812 - Blockaded 1812
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During the War of 1812, the British blockaded ports along the U.S.'s eastern seaboard, which cut off the importation of goods from Britain. Americans were forced to manufacture goods they had formerly imported. Since the U.S. was rich in natural resources, such as timber, coal, iron, copper, silver, and gold, industries soon sprang up to take advantage of them.
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Industrial revolution
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