The North population grew to 31 million during the period

People realized that waterfalls were a cheap source of energy

The north climate has warm summers and snowy cold winters

These conditions made farming difficult

The Northern economy was based on many different industries. These industries included shipping, textiles, lumber, furs, and mining

Their Economy was based on different industries

With the use of waterpower and coal manufacturing developed quickly

Northerners started to use their “ingenuity” to manufacture all kinds of goods.

Cities took on an important role in the culture of the North

The majority of Northerners were Protestant believers.

They were set up along the Atlantic coast and served as centers of trade between the North and Europe

Cities in the North thrived as centers of commerce.

The US sized doubled by the 1800's transportation improvement

It was a success for New York commercial activities

Canals were a cheap source of transportation in the north

Canal was clearly a success for New York commercial activities

Part of this increase was due to massive immigration

In the North the overall population rose from about 5 million to 31 million during this time.

In 1800 about 5 percent of the population lived in cities, but by 1850 nearly 15 percent did.

Between 1800 and 1860 had rapid population growth in US

The growth of trade, manufacturing and transportation brought many changes to cities in the North.

To protect its industries from foreign competition, the North favored high tariffs, or taxes on goods coming in from other countries.

Cities took on an increasingly important role in determining the culture of the North

Merchants, manufacturers, wage earners, and new business owners brought new ideas to the North