Asked by Jairus Knudsen on Apr 24, 2024
How did the market revolution change the way Americans conceived of time?
A) It led Congress to create time zones throughout the country in 1823.
B) Clocks increasingly regulated the separation of work and leisure time for those living in cities.
C) Artisans began spending their lunch hours in political discussions rather than just taking breaks as they worked throughout the day.
D) It lengthened life expectancy because Americans no longer had to work from sunrise to sunset as they had on farms.
E) It enhanced the individual American's sense of independence to be able to walk away from work at a certain time.
Market Revolution
A period of rapid economic transformation in the United States during the 19th century, characterized by a shift from manual labor and subsistence farming towards a more commercial and industrial economy.
Regulated Work
Employment or labor that is subject to governmental laws and regulations to ensure fair practices, safety standards, and workers' rights.
Time Zones
Regions of the Earth that have the same standard time.
- Perceive the changes in how labor is organized, the realities faced by immigrants, and the rise of industrialization in the United States.
Learning Objectives
- Perceive the changes in how labor is organized, the realities faced by immigrants, and the rise of industrialization in the United States.