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Big buissnes and labor
The expantiopn of the industry resulting in the growth of big buissness and prompted laborers to form unions to better their lives. Many of the stratigies used today in the industry and in the labor movement, such as consolidation and the strike, have their orgins in the late 19th century. -
The Age of the Railroads
The growth of the consolidation of railroads benifited the nation but also led to corruption and required government regulation. Railroads made possible the expantion of industry across the United States. -
Imperialism and America
Beginning in the 1867 and continuing through the century, global competition caused the United States to expand. During this time period, the United States acquired Hawii and Alaska, both of which became states in 1959. -
The Spanish American War
In 1898, the United States went to war to help cuba win its indepence from spain. U.S. involvement in latin America and Asia increased greatly asa result of the war and continues today. -
The Expantion of Industry
At the end of the 19th century, natural resorces, creative ideas, and growing markets fueled an industrial boom. Technological developments of the late 19th century paved the way for the continued growth of American Industry. -
Acquiring New Lands
In the early 1900's the United States engaged in conflicts in Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Philipines. Today, the United States maintains a strong militarty and political presence in statigic worldwide locations. -
The Harlem Renaissance
African- American ideas, politics, art, litature, and music flourished in Harlem and elsewhere in the United States. The Harlem Renaissance provided a foundation of African- American intellagence to which african american writers, artists, and musicians contribute today. -
World War I Begins
As world war I intensified, the United States was forced to abandon its neutrality. The United States remains involved in European and world affairs. -
American Power Tips the Balance
The United States mobilized a large army and navy to help the allies achieve victory. During World war I, the United States military envolved into the powerful fighting force that it remains today. -
The War at Home
World War I spurred social, political, and economical change in the United States. Such changes incresed government powers and expanded economic oppertunities. -
Wilson Fights for Peace
European leaders opposed most of wilson's piece plan, and the U.S Senate failed to ratify the peace treaty. Many of the nationalist issues left unresolved after world war I continue to trouble the world today. -
The Twenties Woman
American women pursued new lifestyles and assumed new jobs an different roles in society during the 1920's. Workplace oppertunities and trends in family life are still major issues for women today. -
Natural Resorces Fuel and Industrialazation
After the civil war, the united states was still largely an argricultural nation. By the 1920's a mere 60 years later it had become the leading indusrial power in the world. -
Changing Ways of Life
Americans experienced cultural conflictsas customs and values changed in the 1920's. The way in which different groups react to change continues to cause conflict today. -
The nations sick Economy
As the prosperity of the 1920's ended, severe economic problems gripped the nation. The great depression has had lasting effects on how americans view themsleves and their government. -
Education and popular Culture
The mass media, movies, and spectator sports played important roles in creating the 1920's a culture that many artists and writers criticized. Much of todayd popular culture can trace its roots to the popular culture of the 10920"s. -
Hardships and suffering during the depression
During the great depression amaricans did what they had to do to survive. Since the great depression many americans have been more cautious about saving, investing and borrowing. -
Hoover struggles with the depression
Presedent Hoover's conservitive response the the Great Depression drew criticism from many Americans. Worsening conditions in the government to become more involved in the health and wealth of the people. -
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Mobilizing for Defense
Following the event on pearl harbor, the United States mobilized for war. Military industries in the United States today are a major part of the American Economy. -
The War in the Pacific
In order to defeat Japan and end the war in the Pacific, the United States unleashed a terrible new weapon, the atomic bomb. Countries of the modern world struggle to find ways to prevent the use of nuclear weapons. -
Moving toward conflit
TO STOP THE SPREAD OF COMMUNISM IN THE SOUTHEAST ASIA, THE UNITED STARTE USED ITS MILITARY TO SUPPORT SOUTH VIETNAM. THE UNITED STATES SUPPORT THE ROLE IN VIEATNAM BEGAN WHAT WOULD BECOME AMERICAS LONGEST AND MOST CONTROVERSAL WAR IN ITS HISTORY. -
The war for Europe and North Aftrica
Allied forces, led by the United States and Great britian, battles axis powers for control of Europe and North Africa. During World War II, the United States assumed a leading role in world affairs that continues today. -
US INVOLVMENT AND ESCALATION
THE UNITED STATES SENT TROOPS TO FIGHT IN VIETNAM BUT THE WAR QUICKLY TURNED INTO A STALEMENT. SINCE VIETNAM AMERICANS ARE MORE AWARE OF THE POSITIVE AND NEGITIVE EFFECTS OF USING US TROOPS IN FOREIGN CONFLICT. -
United States takes Hawii
In 1867, the same year in which Alaska was purchased, the United States took over the Midway Islands, which lie in the pacific ocean about 1300 miles north of Hawii. -
A TUMULTOUS YEAR : 1968
AN ENEMY ATTACK IN VIETNAM TWO ASSASINATIONS AND A CHAOTI POLITICAL ENVENTION MADE IN 1968 AN EXPLOSIVE YEAR. DISTRIBING EVENTS IN 1968 ACCENTUATED THE NATIONS DIVISIONS WHICH ARE STILL HEALING THE 21'S CENTURY. -
A NATION DIVIDED
AN ANTIWAR MOVEMENT IN THE US PITTED SUPPORTERS OF THE GOVERNMENTS WAR POLICY AGAINST THOSE WHO OPPOSED IT. THE PAINFUL PROCESS OF HEALING A DIVIDED NATION CONTINUES TODAY.
