The Market Revolution

The Market Revolution was a period in 19th-century America when the economy shifted from local farming and handmade goods to a more interconnected, industrialized system driven by new technologies like the steam engine, railroads, and mechanized manufacturing. This change made goods cheaper and more accessible, expanded markets beyond local communities, and encouraged people to buy and sell products on a larger scale. It also led to faster transportation, urban growth, and shifts in work and society. Overall, the Market Revolution transformed the American economy into a more dynamic, interconnected system.