Other than the fact that the U.S. economy subsisted on agriculture
during the early 19th century, there were expansions that would make the
agricultural field even bloom with more opportunities. This included
the construction of canals and steamboats. This lead to a boost in the
agricultural industry. Other than that, the poorer regions had to rely
on growing their own food and selling their produce for money in order
to survive. Because of these two factors, agriculture was the leading
occupation during the 1800s.
