Industry and Commerce in the Northeast

I. Large-scale Manufacturing

1. Samuel Slater a. Built 1st textile mill -cloth production factory b. Hydroelectric power2. Industry develops a. New England boost -Factories -jobs3. Other industries grow a. Shipping b. Fishing / seafood c. Trade4. Pennsylvania thrives a. Coal b. Iron Ore -birth of steel industry

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II. Steamboats & Trains

1. Robert Fulton 1807 a. Navigate Rivers b. Alternative to poor roads c. Railroads built in “west” -few rivers

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III. Workers & Rise of Unions

1. Represent needs of common workers a. Better wages b. Shorter work week c. safer working conditions

III. Northeast’s Demands on Government

1. Higher Tariffs a. Force People to buy American goods2. Sound uniform American currency b. Same currency ($) in all states

Questions

1. What conditions led to the development of industry and commerce in the Northeast?

2. What were the important changes in transportation during this era?

3. What did workers do to try to solve their work-related problems?