The rise of technology in America

In the 1860's the United States of America underwent a change in economy. The US economy was no longer agriculture based, but rather manufacture based. This shift in economy not only marks the beginning of the Industrial revolution, but also the establishment of the middleclass. This shift in economy was unavoidable, as America's urban population surpassed its' rural population. Many Americans adopted an enthusiastic attitude towards technology. The rapid change in technology excited many, but …

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