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Advances in Technology (1790's)
Starting in the late 1700's, technology started to advance at a fast rate. Things unimaginable at the time soon came to a reality. -
First Factory Made (1790's)
In 1790, the US had its first factory made. This was a big advancement that allowed mass production of common items -
Advances in Tech (1790's)
Starting in the 1790's, technology started to advance at a faster pace, helping make life easier for everyone. -
First Factory Made (1790's)
The first US factory was made in 1790. Factories help the US mass produce common products, so more people can have necessary supplies. -
Interchangeable Weapons (1790's)
In 1798, the first interchangeable parts for weapons were invented. This technology advanced modern warfare. -
Advances in transportation (1800's-1810's)
Lots of new advances in transportation helped people get places faster. -
Trains introduced in the United States
Trains helped advance transportation so that people could get to destinations faster and more conveniently. It also allowed for people to see families more. -
First Steamboat invented
Steamboats helped with trade, so more product was delivered and better economy came as a result. Also allowed for people to cross waterways. -
First Canals
Canals helped create another way of transportation therefore helping the economy and advancing trade. -
Agriculture Advancements
Things like tractors were introduced, helping the agricultural economy grow, and helped food supplies. -
Westward Expansion
Starting in the early 1800's and becoming bigger in the 1820's, the expansion towards the west helped grow the country. -
More Land, More People
If more land was added to the country, that means more people have places to live which raises the economy. -
Political Stances 1820's-1850's
Starting post 1820, political party affiliation started to take over. There was propaganda, discrimination, and people taking sides over politics more than usual. -
Texans conflicting with Mexicans
The US owned Texas due to the Louisiana purchase, so people started migrating there. The Mexicans also wanted to expand there, so there were battles fought over Texas. Mexico got control, and than the Texans fought back for it. -
Manifest Destiny
The manifest destiny is where Americans were told to expand westward for the sake of explorations.
