To what extent was capitalism a major aspect of american identity from the revolutionary era through the gilded age? (ccot) -ap u. s. history

Capitalism has created economic classes in America and has also established boundaries in society so that this one can arise; thus capitalism is the foundation of the country's economy

Theories such as Social Darwinism, laissez-faire and the "invisible hand" from the times of Adam Smith forged the ground for the laws of supply and demand, and were the baseline for the consolidation of corporations; then modern technologies remapped the financial structures to maximize the use of natural resources and rise the labor force therefore emphasizing consumption.

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richard allen was a minister for a african methodist episcopal church. he was also a educator and a writer one of america most active and influential black leaders. in 1794, he founded a african methodist episcopal church in philadelphia, pennsylvania. the church that he founded was the first independent african american denomination in the united states. he was a influential leader that makes many people feel comfortable under his preachings. they trusted him and supported him even though it could get them in trouble because slavery was happening. he risked his life to bring slaves and others closer to god and writing books. as a boy he and his family were slaves but some how he managed to teach himself how to read, write and preach. he has written four books about his life, slavery and hymns/preaching.