The Market Revolution (jan 1, 1800 – may 17, 1860)
Description:
The move of production from being primarily for self-sustainability on farms to selling and producing goods. New technologies in transportation (better roads like the national road and steamboats) communication allowed people to ship their goods quicker and cheaper. Many canals were built. Railroads were the most important new transportation technology. Also telegraphs. Modern banking systems were necessaryAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1800
may 17, 1860
~ 60 years