Raise fundamentals about some stuff
The separation of the Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages mark a great divide in the lives and cultures of prehistoric peoples. Many aspects of everyday life were modified to suit a new standard of living. Society, Economy, and Technology were greatly affected by the "Agricultural Revolution" that spawned the Neolithic Age.
Answer:
America was moving towards an industrialized, modern, capitalist economy:
Industrialized because industry was becoming more important than agriculture.
Modern because scientific and engineering progress were being applied to industry in order to increase production and efficiency.
Capitalist because people were producing goods for profit, not just for mere survival.