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In what ways did capitalism change American life in the pre-Civil War U.S.? Answers will differ by region and class, race, gender, etc.
Why was Jackson such a big deal? How does Jackson’s rise to power and presidency play into this course’s themes of mobility, democracy, and difference? I have left capitalism off the list, not because it is not relevant, but because we are going to do it to death in the next thread.
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Effects of Capitalism in the US
Capitalism led to the rise of trade and class society. Class societies did not exist before,
and they all emerged after the civil war as a result of capitalism. Here, control of communal
production as under the ruling minorities. The minorities worked to ensure that their
occupational activities provided them with leisure and luxurious lifestyle. They would
collectively exploit society by taking up roles such as temple priests and other public properties
where they would benefit from them (Taylor, 2010). Central control with time managed to
weaken the classes of lords, gentry and aristocrats ...
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