US Economy Eras 9-21-24

In the 1800s, the US completed its expanded from 1802 to 1848, with the Louisiana Purchase and the Mexican War. The Civil War 1860-1865 settled the slavery issue and confirmed the national belief in “Inalienable Rights”. The Industrial Revolution from 1850 to 1900 applied the technology discovered between the 1300s and 1800s and provided the wealth required to become a developed country.

In the 1800s, Medical Science was behind. Military equipment was ahead. The Civil War 1860-1865 taught us a lesson. Bullets were too large and soldiers would die from bacterial infections. Amputation was the treatment used in the civil war to deal with bullet-shattered bones. In 1860, Life expectancy in the US was 39.4 years. Water-borne diseases appeared in the 1800s as families moved from farms to crowded cities.

In the early 1800s, the US developed infrastructure including railroads and steam ships. The Tariffs the US charged on manufactured products from Europe prompted the US to make its own furniture.  In the later 1800s, the US developed 

The 1900s would bring water chlorination, sewer treatment, internal combustion engines, airplane travel, telephony, electric power, natural gas, nuclear power,

The accelerated development of technology in the US was stunning. Our grandparents witnessed the transition. 

Global Life Expectancy reflected a more normal life expectancy, because industrialization was adapted more slowly than in Britain and the US.

1480–1679	48.2
1680–1779	56.6
1780-1879	64.6
1891	61.6
1901	62.6
1911	66.4
1921	68.1
1951	73.4
1961	75.7
1971	76.8
1981	78.0
1989	79.2

Today most industrialized countries boast life expectancy rates similar to those listed above..

https://www.verywellhealth.com/longevity-throughout-history-2224054#toc-1800s-to-today 

Medical Advances

In the 1900s, the US began to make advances in Medical Research led to the identification of causes. Water-borne illnesses were prevented using water treatment with chlorine. Sewer systems were built. Bacteria was identified and Antibiotics were developed. Viruses were identified and Anti-viral treatments were developed.   

In the 2000s, the US deployed vastly improved Medical equipment and Treatment. Life expectancy in the US is 79.

Comments

The abandonment of the Free Market System in 1913 marked the beginnings of Socialism and the further erosion of the US Private Sector. If this continues, we will continue to decline. Government regulations need to be parred back to allow the US to expand its economy.

The US economy has grown over the past 200 years. Health and Living Conditions have improved over the past 100 years. The Private Sector Economy needs to be renewed by lowering government spending and increasing economic growth.

The Founders believed that God’s Providence enabled them to succeed. We need to pray that God will allow us to continue.

Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader