The North 1790-1860
History

A Supreme Court decision that granted the power to Congress to regulate interstate commerce
Gibbons v Ogden
A Supreme Court decision that granted the power to Congress to regulate interstate commerce. Gibbons v. Ogden. Gibbons v. Ogden was a landmark case in 1824 where the Supreme Court ruled that Congress has the authority to regulate interstate commerce, strengthening federal power.

The transition from hand production methods to machines
Industrial Revolution
The transition from hand production methods to machines. Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution was a period when machines and factories dramatically changed how goods were produced, shifting society from rural to urban industrial living.

A concept of creating identical parts to be mass produced and easily replaced with other
Interchangeable parts
A concept of creating identical parts to be mass produced and easily replaced with others, interchangeable parts. Interchangeable parts allowed for efficient manufacturing and repair by using standardized, identical components.

An inventor who made improvements in the design of the sewing machine
Isaac Singer
An inventor who made improvements in the design of the sewing machine. Isaac Singer. Isaac Singer was an important figure in history for revolutionizing the sewing machine, making it more practical and accessible for everyday use.

A labor and production model employed during the rise of the textile industry
Lowell system
A labor and production model employed during the rise of the textile industry. Lowell system. The Lowell system was a method where young women worked in factories with provided housing and strict schedules, changing the way textiles were produced in the 19th century.

The production of large amounts of standardized products on assembly lines
Mass production
The production of large amounts of standardized products on assembly lines. Mass production. Mass production is a manufacturing process where goods are made in large quantities using standardized designs and assembly lines, revolutionizing industry during the Industrial Revolution.

A type of code that is used to send telegraphic information using rhythm
Morse code
A type of code that is used to send telegraphic information using rhythm. Morse code. Morse code is a system of dots and dashes developed in the 1830s to communicate messages over long distances through telegraph machines.

An inventor who designed and built the first American steam locomotive
Peter Cooper
An inventor who designed and built the first American steam locomotive, Peter Cooper. Peter Cooper was a pioneering American inventor whose work contributed to the development of rail transportation in the United States.

A device for transmitting and receiving messages over long distances, i.e., for telegraphy
Telegraph
A device for transmitting and receiving messages over long distances, i.e., for telegraphy. Telegraph. The telegraph is an early communication system that used electrical signals to send messages across wires.

An organization of workers who unite to negotiate wages, working conditions, etc.
Trade union
An organization of workers who unite to negotiate wages, working conditions, etc.. trade union. A trade union is a group formed by workers to collectively improve their employment terms and protect their rights.

A change in transportation for more effective with less rate, like canals, railroads, etc.
Transportation Revolution
A change in transportation for more effective with less rate, like canals, railroads, etc. Transportation Revolution. The Transportation Revolution was a period in history when new transportation systems like canals and railroads dramatically improved the movement of goods and people.