Learn how new machines, better farming, and growing trade during the Market Revolution changed life in America for different groups of people over time.
The Market Revolution brought many new inventions that made work faster and easier. Machines like the cotton gin helped farmers grow crops more quickly and sell more. Factories grew, giving people new jobs in cities, while farmers used machines to work their land better. This change helped businesses grow and connect different parts of the country through railroads and roads. These improvements changed how people lived, worked, and traded across America.