Twin Revolutions, Part One

Revolutions in both transportation (railroads! canals!) and communication (printing press!) disrupted and reshaped early American society. In part one, we look at the transformation of the economy, gender roles, and religious belief in the antebellum era. 

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 3:25 A Growing Nation
• 4:52 Transportation
• 13:02 Communication
• 15:55 Market Revolution
• 21:00 Family
• 29:13 Religion
• 42:50 Conclusion