Generally speaking, after being an apprentice, a person would become a "journeyman," since this required a higher set of skills and expertise. This was not always the case, however.
Tribes were no longer considered to be independent nations.
It is not an exaggeration to say that the US underwent a "transportation revolution" during this time. Before paved roads occurred, it cost practically the same amount to ship something to Europe as it did to send it on land in the US. Paved roads of course increased economic output but making the transfer of supplies much easier.
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