Industrialization and Economy

In the late 1800's the United States of America was changed in many different ways. From changing with new inventions, dramatic increase in growth, and different forms of transportation. These changes had a big affect on the economy. This was the process by which the United States changed from a farm to a manufacturing economy.
The building of the railroad had a major impact on our country. The railroad went from Los Angeles to New Orleans, from St. Louis to Virginia, bringing Americans together. The growing railroad network paved the way for American industry to expand to the west. The ra…