To What Extent Did the Civil War Slow or Delay

question 11

Essay

To what extent did the Civil War slow or delay the onset and development of the Industrial Revolution in the United States? Alternatively, did the war help usher in modern America including advancing overall industrialization and a transportation revolution throughout the United States?

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Definitions:

Total Stockholders' Equity

The total value of a company's assets that are claimable by its shareholders, excluding liabilities.

Common Stock

A type of security representing ownership in a corporation, with holders having a claim on part of the company's assets and profits.

Paid-in Capital

The amount of capital "paid in" by investors during common or preferred stock issuances, including the par value of the shares and amounts over par.

Stock Dividend

A stock dividend is a dividend payment made to shareholders in the form of additional shares of stock instead of cash.