HIS104 Discussion

“The Transformation of America”

• Review the materials shown in Section 1 of this week’s Webtext titled, “The Growth of the Market Economy”

http://www.ushistory.org/us/25b.asp

http://www.elon.edu/e-web/predictions/150/1830.xhtml

http://www.ushistory.org/us/25d.asp

http://www.millmuseum.org/history/sweat-of-their-brows/mill-girls/

• Then explain three (3) effects that the Market Revolution, reform, and democracy had on society. Note: You will provide three (3) effects for each event.
• Next, imagine that you are a farmer or that you are living in an urban area, and provide two (2) reasons as to whether you would be for or against the Market Revolution, reform, and democracy. Justify your response. Note: Think about the societal problems, innovations, politics, and factory life during this time period.