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Although women were making their way in the workplace, many people were still not allowed to work. African Americans and immigrants still had a hard time finding jobs that were open to white Americans.

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Growth In Manufacturing Effect On Standards of Living

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Growth In Manufacturing Effect On Standards of Living

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Houses were now being built with stronger materials, and with more care towards caution. New types of living options were being created such as apartments and condominiums. Although a lot of homes didn't follow health codes set now, they were still an improvement from before.

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The pilgrims weren't the only people to settle in what we now call Colonial America. Between 1600 and 1800, men and women poured in from many parts of the world, including Germany, France, Spain, and Latin America. Families brought their own cultures, traditions, and architectural styles. New homes in the New World were as diverse as the incoming population.

Using locally available materials, America's colonists built what they could and tried to meet the challenges posed by the climate and landscape of the new country. They constructed the types of homes they remembered, but they also innovated and, at times, learned new building techniques from Native Americans. As the country grew, these early settlers developed not one, but many, uniquely American styles.

Centuries later, builders borrowed ideas from early American architecture to create Colonial Revival and Neo-colonial styles. So, even if your house is brand new, it may express the spirit of the America's colonial days. Look for features of these early American house styles:

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Living in Colonial America, 1600 to 1800

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The pilgrims weren't the only people to settle in what we now call Colonial America. Between 1600 and 1800, men and women poured in from many parts of the world, including Germany, France, Spain, and Latin America. Families brought their own cultures, traditions, and architectural styles.

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Changes Caused By Market Revolution Effect On USA

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Changes Caused By Market Revolution Effect On USA

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The society of the United States at this time was much more united than before. Things were finally piecing together, and the US was getting into the groove of improvements. Although working conditions could be better, they were much better than before. Women were starting to have a role in the work place, and they were slowly gaining rights. Families were way different at this time as opposed to 40 years prior. Women weren't just staying home, they were going out and getting jobs and an education.

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The Market Revolution: Crash Course US History #12

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Transportation Networks Linking North and Midwest VS. South

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Transportation Networks Linking North and Midwest VS. South

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The North and West both believed that they should pay taxes to help with internal improvements, while the South didn't want to pay taxes. This lead to the North and West having government funded roads and railroads, while the South had to pay for everything themselves, which wasn't high on their priority list.

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NW History Express: 1800's: Transporation & Technology

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Other forms of communication in the 1800s were paper and pencil, newspapers and storytelling. Storytelling was an important part of history because very few people had the ability to read and write. People would pass the history of their family and town through stories.

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Legislation and Judicial Support for Internal Improvements

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Legislation and Judicial Support for Internal Improvements

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The government supported internal improvements for the USA, starting the construction of the Cumberland Road in 1811. Although states still pushed for many improvements such as the Turnpike by Pennsylvania, and the Erie Canal by New York. Many canal supporters didn't support the railroad as they deemed it dangerous. Once the canals and railroads were built, the states were now able to ship products to each other, and this in-turn sparked the economy. Shipping rates went from $100 to $5 with the construction of the Erie Canal.

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The Dutch first settled along the Hudson River in 1624; two years later they established the colony of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island. In 1664, the English took control of the area and renamed it New York. One of the original 13 colonies, New York played a crucial political and strategic role during the American Revolution. Between 1892 and 1954, millions of immigrants arrived in New York Harbor and passed through Ellis Island on their journey to becoming U.S citizens. It is estimated that up to 40 percent of Americans can trace at least one ancestor to that port of entry. New York City, the largest city in the state, is home to the New York Stock Exchange and is a major international economic center.

Date of Statehood: July 26, 1788

Capital: Albany

Population: 19,378,102 (2010)

Size: 54,555 square miles

Nickname(s): Empire State

Motto: Excelsior ("Ever Upward")

Tree: Sugar Maple

Flower: Rose

Bird: Bluebird

Interesting Facts

New York City was the first capital of the United States after the Constitution was ratified in 1788. On April 30, 1789, George Washington was inaugurated as the nation's first president at Federal Hall, located on Wall Street.

The popular tabloid New York Post was originally established in 1801 as a Federalist newspaper called the New York Evening Post by Alexander Hamilton, an author of the Federalist papers and the nation's first secretary of the treasury.

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France in honor of the United States' enduring dedication to freedom and democracy and of the alliance held between the two countries during the American Revolution. Erected in 1886 on Bedloe's Island (later renamed Liberty Island) in New York Harbor, the statue stood as a welcoming symbol to the 14 million immigrants who entered the United States through New York until 1924.

After the towns of Woodstock and Wallkill refused permission to host what ultimately became the country's most renowned musical festival, a dairy farmer in nearby Bethel agreed to provide access to his land for "Three Days of Peace and Music." With musical acts kicking off on August 15, 1969, the Woodstock Music Festival attracted more than 400,000 attendees-most of whom were admitted for free since the organizers of the event were unprepared to control access for such a large crowd.

Adirondack Park in northeastern New York contains roughly 6 million acres of protected land. Comprised of both public and private areas, the park is larger than Yellowstone, Glacier, Everglades and Grand Canyon National Parks combined.

New York City contains roughly 660 miles of subway track connecting 468 subway stations-the lowest of which is located 180 feet below street level. In 2011, more than 1.6 billion people rode the subway.

Comprised of three waterfalls on United States and Canadian territory, Niagara Falls attracts 12 million visitors each year. The American Falls, in New York, are nearly 180 feet high and 1,100 feet long. The Niagara River produces enough hydroelectric power to supply more than a quarter of all power used in the state of New York and Ontario.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame is located in Cooperstown, New York.

PHOTO GALLERIES

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The Dutch first settled along the Hudson River in 1624; two years later they established the colony of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island. In 1664, the English took control of the area and renamed it New York. One of the original 13 colonies, New York played a crucial political and strategic role during the American Revolution.

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Innovations Effect On Production Efficiency 

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Innovations Effect On Production Efficiency 

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New innovations during the 1800's had a direct correlation to the production efficiency. Textile machinery made it easier for clothing/textiles to be made, allowing for quicker production. This meant more people could work, for less money, and get more done. Steam engines allowed for transportation of said goods to new places in the United States where products previously couldn't reach. Interchangable parts made it so that if something was broken, you didn't have to replace the whole thing. Telegraphs led to easier communication between cities and factories. Many new agricultural inventions came about for this time period allowing for optimum production of crops.

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Entrepreneurs Influence On The Market Revolution

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Entrepreneurs Influence On The Market Revolution

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Entrepreneurs created a market in which inventions drove the economy. New inventions such as the telegraph, or the reaper, created a desire for American products, but also a drive to invent new things. The patent office in 1800 saw 306 patents, while from 1850-1860, there were 28,000. The invention of the interchangable part also influenced manufacturing, because there was no longer a need to replace a whole assembly line if something went wrong.

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The Market Revolution's Effect on International Immigrants and Westward Expansion

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The Market Revolution's Effect on International Immigrants and Westward Expansion

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Many Europeans came to America in search of a new economic situation. The population increased from nearly 4 million to 31 million, a nearly 800% increase. Irish tended to go west and north, creating the Molly Maguires in Pennsylvania. Germans typically went to the Midwest (Wisconsin) and they supported a strong educational system. Many Americans didn't want immigrants, creating a viewpoint of antiforeignism. This affected westward expansion because a good percentage of westerners were immigrants coming from Eastern and Western Europe.

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Interactive Map Showing Immigration Data Since 1880 - Interactive Graphic - NYTimes.com

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See how foreign-born groups settled in your area and across the United States from 1880 to 2000.