The first half of the nineteenth century in America witnessed the arrival of the market economy in full force, particularly in a growing urban and industrial sector. This touched off a critical dialogue about the role of nature in creating a new dynamic civilization, one that often pitted nature and civilization against each other.
In your initial post, address the following questions:
How did this process unfold?
What were some of the critical issues that characterized this pivotal age of transformation?
Relate your initial post to this week's readings and resources.
When responding to your peers, discuss how a market mentality pitted human beings against nature.
To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric document.
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