What political influences led to a shift in the U.S. economy from subsistence farming to a market economy following the Revolutionary War?
A. passing laws that limited production in southern states
B. creating opportunity for new textiles and factories in the northern states to produce goods
C. implementing government programs to aid people in economic hardship
D. passing legislation that supported the economy of southern states based on the labor of enslaved people
B. creating opportunity for new textiles and factories in the northern states to produce goods
The correct answer is:
B. creating opportunity for new textiles and factories in the northern states to produce goods
Following the Revolutionary War, the U.S. economy shifted from subsistence farming to a market economy due to political influences such as creating opportunities for new textiles and factories in the northern states to produce goods. This shift was driven by industrialization and advancements in technology. Instead of relying solely on farming for their livelihood, people started working in factories and producing goods for the market.