Life in the new Nation

Life in the New Nation

By: Gabriel Hernandez

                One of the major events in United States history is the settlement of the Americans in the Appalachian region. During this epoch, the United States went through a rapid economic development due to inventions that would change the way some businesses work. The new inventions such as the cotton gin and new ways of transportation like the train gave a radical change to the economy giving it a boost that made the American people become more united as a country.

                In the 1770s, the United States experienced a copious growth in the population. During this time period the United States experienced the biggest increase of population since more than 40 percent of it was formed overall. In the beginning of 1770, Americans from both African and European descent moved to the Appalachians surrounding areas being Ohio, Mississippi, Tennessee and Cumberland river valleys. A few years passed and some states formed in these areas which are; Cincinnati, Saint Louis, Memphis, and Chicago.

                The 1700s and 1800s were very important time periods for the United States. They were of mayor importance since revolutionary economical and industrial advances were made back then. Also, some of the most important states like Chicago were formed during that period due to the migration of some Americans to the Appalachians area. Most of the economical advances made in this period helped the United States be a prosper country and advance throughout history.