Between 1820 and 1850 America was becoming heavily industrialized in the northeast.
American factories employed nearly 140,000 people.
The Industrial Revolution made America more self-sufficient and less reliable on foreign goods.
Industry also required more places to build factories and more cities for people who worked in the factories to live in.
Because America became more industrialized, people had more time for recreational activities.
People went to plays and horse-races often.
I think that the growth of Industry has helped make life easier in America, but also, it has caused us to become more lazy, seeking entertainment rather than work.
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