expansion of the railroads
Railroads
Immigration changed the labor force in the mid-1800s by filling the need for cheap land in towns and cities while also expanding to the Midwest for farmland. Also, a great deal of native born Americans were losing their jobs to immigrants.
the growing economy needed a steady supply of cheap labor
sectionalism
in the early 1800's
expansion of the railroads
Railroads
the arrival of railroads
Agostino Ramelli has written: 'The various and ingenious machines of Agostino Ramelli (1588)' -- subject(s): Early works to 1800, Machinery 'Diverse Et Artificiose Machine' -- subject(s): Early works to 1800, Machinery 'The various and ingenious machines of Agostino Ramelli' -- subject(s): Early works to 1800, Machinery 'The various and ingenious machines of Agostino Ramelli' -- subject(s): Early works to 1800, Machinery
the arrival of railroads
There was far greater reliance on machinery
Railroads were built.
1900
Time zones allowed for consistent scheduling and decreased confusion for operators and travelers. Standardization of tracks ensured that trains from different railroads could travel smoothly and efficiently across long distances. Both measures increased the reliability and efficiency of railroads in the 1800s, facilitating the growth of transportation and trade.
canals, then when they became widespread railways (railroads in US)
The allowed for expanded shipping by water in an era before widespread railroads.