he sewing machine made housework easier and cut down on work time. - Negatives effects: Production increased and prices fell, but workers suffered loss of independence, lower wages and sometimes, harsh working conditions.
The Civil War<span> was the first </span>war<span> in which </span>railroads were<span> a major factor. The 1850s had seen enormous growth in the </span>railroad industry<span> so that by 1861, 22,000 miles of track had been laid in the Northern states and 9,500 miles in the South.</span>
-The had a huge army so they would overwhelm the opponent and use their people for other wars -advanced weapons in their time - create a civil war in the opposing country to weaken them
