Discussion Board
For this fourth discussion board assignment you will consider the concepts of liberty, equality, and capitalism in the Early National period of American history.
Premise: Most Americans simply assume that American freedom and democracy are best maintained economically by capitalism. Those who have touted other economic models, such as socialism or communism, have often been viewed with disfavor as "un-American." With that familiar claim in mind, prepare a discussion post that addresses the following prompt:
Prompt: Did the market revolution and the growth of capitalism liberate or impoverish most people in the Early National period?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.