The war with Great Britain was an event that increased American’s feelings of national pride and unity
- period of growth and renewed nationalism
- expanding markets
- thriving industry and business
Early 1800s was a revolution in the way people lived and worked
Improved transportation and technology changed the US
National Road went from Maryland to Ohio River in West Virginia in 1818
- This was the only decent road
Robert Fulton designed the first commercial steamboat (Clermont) in 1807
- easier to travel against current
- New Orleans to Louisville was 4 months
- In 1820 – 20 days
- In 1838 – 6 days
There were 230 steamboats in 1834 and 700 in 1843
By 1850, steamships could cross the Atlantic in 10-14 days
Major developments in transportation between 1800 and 1860
- better roads
- steam powered ships and boats
- canals linking New York City to the Great Lakes
- Railroads were incredibly important
Developments in technology led to developments in manufacturing