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Chapter 1: Background

In the mid-19th century, the United

States was increasing its economy.

Factories were able to create more

goods and sell products to the

customers that were able to buy

them during this period. However,

this tremendous economic growth

differed from the North and the

South.

T h e No r t h ha d a w ell-

established economy. It focused