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America was founded with the goal of freedom from too much government interference in the lives of citizens. Capitalism is a continuation of that goal, in that capitalism acknowledges the right of individuals when it comes to business and earning money with as little government interference as possible.

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Transportation systems were more developed in the North than in the South.


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