Market Revolution

Date Range

1800 – 1900

Title

Market Revolution

What occurred

Throughout the 19th century, the American economy went through a radical shift, called the Market Revolution. This was caused by a number of factors, one of which was better transportation routes like the Erie Canal. Increasingly, the United States was becoming industrialized. This economic shift was accompanied by a change in people's perspectives on land and nature. Increasingly, these were viewed as commodities on which to make a profit, as farming moved beyond subsistence. However, as urban areas grew rapidly, the wealthy also saw nature as an escape from city life, and as a place for recreation and relaxation.

Location

United States

Image Citation

https://americanhistory.si.edu/american-revolution/market-revolution

Student name(s)

Clara Iodice