APUSH Content Spotlight [The Erie Canal]

In our latest episode of Content Spotlight, Mr. Zagari takes a trip down the Erie Canal as our case study of the Market revolution. The video discuss the social, political and economic impacts the canal had on the developing nation. In addition, we see the engineering marvel of building the canal. See below for APUSH period, topics and learning objectives. Enjoy! Time Period 4: 1800-1848 Topic(s) 4.3: Politics and Regional Interests 4.4: America on the World Stage 4.5: Market Revolution and Industrialization 4.6: Market Revolution-Society and Culture Learning Objectives -Explain how different regional interests affected debates about the role of the federal government in the early republic. -Explain how and why American foreign policy developed and expanded over time, -Explain the causes and effects of the innovations in technology, agriculture, and commerce over time. -Explain how and why innovation in technology, agriculture, and commerce affected various segments of American society over time. Historical Themes -Work, Exchange and Technology -American and Regional Culture