American History: A Survey 10/e   Alan Brinkley
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Summary

During this period a combination of a rapid growth in population, the expansion of communication and transportation systems, and the development of an agricultural system sufficient to feed an urban population gave rise to the American industrial revolution. The two sections of the nation most affected by this were the Northeast and the Northwest, which were drawn closer together as a result. Canals, railroads, and the telegraph made it easier to move goods and information. Business expanded as corporations began to shape the world of trade and commerce. Technological innovations helped expand industries, and soon the factory system began to replace the artisan tradition. In the Northwest, agriculture also expanded to meet the increasing demand for farm products. All of this had profound implications for American men and women, both in the way they worked and in their family lives.

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