These factors did not only result in the Market Revolution, but also shaped the society of America profoundly. The growth of population and cities were, however, the most vital factors …show more content…
Factories grew dramatically with approximately 140,000 factories in 1860, however, half of them gathered in the Northeast (Text 109). Because of the growth of the industry, manufacturing technology advanced. For instance, the principle of interchangeable parts, “revolutionize watch and clock making, the manufacturing of locomotives, the creation of steam engines, and the making of many farm tools” (Text 109). Moreover, the using of coal in factories allowed certain industries to expand far from their original power sources (Text 110), but also improved not only the mining