How did the expansion of the federal government change people's lives from the 1800s-1900s?

The period between 1800s and 1900s was characterized by the expansion of the federal government which changed peoples lives. During this period the United States transformed into an industrial, urbanized nation full of technological innovations. This period further marked an economic growth through large scale agriculture and the expansion of the federal government. Peoples lives in this period changed due to social tensions brought by immigration, federal Indian policies, financial turmoils, increased demand for workers rights among women and minorities.