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What was the national market economy, and why did it occur when it did? |
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Why did the American population become more mobile during this period, and how did that mobility affect American society? |
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What caused the rise of factories during this period, and how did these factories change the lives of American workers? |
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How likely was it for an average American to significantly improve his or her economic or social status over the course of a lifetime during this era? Why do you think the reality of this issue differs so dramatically from public perception? |
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Why did the American economy fall into a cycle of booms and busts after 1815? How did this cycle affect American society? |
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