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Starting in the late 1700's, technology started to advance at a fast rate. Things unimaginable at the time soon came to a reality.
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In 1790, the US had its first factory made. This was a big advancement that allowed mass production of common items
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Starting in the 1790's, technology started to advance at a faster pace, helping make life easier for everyone.
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The first US factory was made in 1790. Factories help the US mass produce common products, so more people can have necessary supplies.
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In 1798, the first interchangeable parts for weapons were invented. This technology advanced modern warfare.
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Lots of new advances in transportation helped people get places faster.
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Trains helped advance transportation so that people could get to destinations faster and more conveniently. It also allowed for people to see families more.
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Steamboats helped with trade, so more product was delivered and better economy came as a result. Also allowed for people to cross waterways.
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Canals helped create another way of transportation therefore helping the economy and advancing trade.
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Things like tractors were introduced, helping the agricultural economy grow, and helped food supplies.
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Starting in the early 1800's and becoming bigger in the 1820's, the expansion towards the west helped grow the country.
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If more land was added to the country, that means more people have places to live which raises the economy.
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Starting post 1820, political party affiliation started to take over. There was propaganda, discrimination, and people taking sides over politics more than usual.
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The US owned Texas due to the Louisiana purchase, so people started migrating there. The Mexicans also wanted to expand there, so there were battles fought over Texas. Mexico got control, and than the Texans fought back for it.
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The manifest destiny is where Americans were told to expand westward for the sake of explorations.
