n the 1800s, many regional cultures were developed. America began to see itself as a nation, however it was still divided by sectional interests, and this would only deepen with rapid industrialization and the issue of slavery. After president George Washington's presidency, a political calm fell over, but was disrupted by the conflict that arose between the Federalists and the Republicans. Throughout this time, industrialists began to remake rural villages into factory towns. However, textiles continued to be made in small household workshops. Also during this time, the printing press became popular and so new and affordable books and colored prints created new fashions and ideas which connected urban and rural. Soon, nine out of ten adult white Americans could read.
Between 1814 and 1860, the population was increased greatly, and almost quadrupled what it was. This was mostly due to immigration.
During this time in history, many new inventions and ideas were created. In addition to the printing press, the telegraph was also invented by Samuel …show more content…
With that, annexation of these western territories damaged earlier compromises having to do with extension of slavery. Because of industrialization, the differences between north and south and the sectionalism that would occur was only accentuated. Planters in the South increasingly grew dependent on slave labor in terms of cotton production which fed the factories in the North, and in Great Britain. Along with this, there was an extension of slavery, especially in the west, and it meant heavy migration for African Americans. Of course, this also brought up many debates on the future extension of slavery and caused damage to the national party system. However, when Abraham Lincoln was elected, he had his strong vision of new lands that were free of slavery. Due to this, Southern states seceded from the
Between 1814 and 1860, the population was increased greatly, and almost quadrupled what it was. This was mostly due to immigration.
During this time in history, many new inventions and ideas were created. In addition to the printing press, the telegraph was also invented by Samuel …show more content…
With that, annexation of these western territories damaged earlier compromises having to do with extension of slavery. Because of industrialization, the differences between north and south and the sectionalism that would occur was only accentuated. Planters in the South increasingly grew dependent on slave labor in terms of cotton production which fed the factories in the North, and in Great Britain. Along with this, there was an extension of slavery, especially in the west, and it meant heavy migration for African Americans. Of course, this also brought up many debates on the future extension of slavery and caused damage to the national party system. However, when Abraham Lincoln was elected, he had his strong vision of new lands that were free of slavery. Due to this, Southern states seceded from the