1: Because of World War 1 it brought forth a lot of new technology such as tanks, chemical weapons, and aircraft which influenced the fallowing wars. 2: The Great Depression/Crash of Wall Street has influenced the 21st century because it was a very difficult time for people they were short on food, clothing, some people even lost their jobs, and homes. This influenced the 21st century because when the housing market fell in 2008 people looked back to the crash of Wall Street/Depression to see if there was any correlation or if they could learn from it. 3: World War 11 had a big impact on people living at home in the States, because of the war people had ration stamps and things like rubber, sugar, and clothing were in shortage because it all had to be sent to our troops and because of …show more content…
The Cold War begins, it is significant because it influenced a movement of people who did not support the president’s decision of getting into the war. In which a lot of music was made that is still played and listened to today. 6: Communist China joins the UN in 1971 this was a big relief for everyone living in the states because of the fear of communism spreading to the USA. 7: Iraq-Iran War begins this influenced the 21st century because the price of oil went up therefore the price of gas had risen directly influencing people in the States. 8: Berlin Wall falls. This impacted people because after the wall fell there was a sense of freedom and happiness in Germany which resonated into the States and many people today still talk about that monumental day. 9: The official end of the Cold war in 1990 influenced our nuclear weapons by evolving them into more advanced deadly weapons as a result of that we still have a lot of those weapons that were used then. 10: The War on Terror, 9/11 this influenced the 21st century because it was emotionally devastating for the Nation after the Twin Towers were bombed it then opened the door of the struggle between the West and
The years between 1815 and 1840 had many changes. Politics become more democracized with more voters, campaigns and candidates changed tactics in hopes of appealing to more people. This was all brought about by the significant economic developments of the century, including transportation, the American system, and more. Each and every one of these events has shaped the way our country runs today.
...conflict. The war had a profound effect on the United States domestic life. The government had massive spending. The more than $150 billion spent throughout this war led to a severe economic crisis (Lawrence, 171.) The war also caused Americans to not trust their governmental leaders for the first time in history. This was due to the Watergate scandal along with the war efforts (Lawrence, 172.) Due to the profound effects economically and socially the war had on Americans, the U.S. should have not proceeded to entering into a battle that was not their own.
...currency. Disagreement over the proper approach to the issue caused deep political divides that further weakened peoples trust and faith in the government. Many viewed the government as weak and incompetent to handle the pressing issues of this decade. America not only faced domestic economic and social problems but also problems abroad. An enthusiastic imperial movement created resentment towards the US government as the US was committed atrocities overseas in an effort to maintain its colonies. The strong anti-imperialism movement that followed help paint a picture of a violent and brutal United States that slaughtered everything that stood in its way of building a strong overseas empire. The numerous problems that the US faced paved way for an era of reform that was directed at enforcing direction and integrity on a society in crisis – The Progressive Movement.
twentieth centuries. At the turn of the century, the U.S. had faced countless problems as the
More people died because of technology in WW2. More people were killed in WW2 then WW1, as the technology was updated in WW2. Technology can be great but in the case of WW2, it proved tragic. Updated technology such as the entire auxiliary used in WW2 proved to be working because way more people died in WW2 than WW1. Rapid advances in bombs and guns proved deadly, WW2 was a very bad example of technology.
The four major events significant to the foundation and evolution of the United States today that I have chosen are: the Positive and Negative Impacts of European Contact, the American Military Victory in the Revolutionary War, Slavery and States Rights, and Reconstruction and the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments. All four of these events from the first half of the history of the United States played integral roles into making the United States into what it is today.
There are a lot of things that have impacted our history. the five I felt that stood out the most to me were Period of reconstruction, Land and Sharecropping, world war I, Ford car production, and World War II.
Advancements in technology and science contributed to one the most gory and bloodiest war in the annals of human existence. These new technological advancements revolutionized how people regarded war. War was no longer where the opposite forces fought in a coordinated battle. War evolved into game of cunning strategy where the side with the bigger, powerful, and smarter toys played better. This led to a fierce competition where each side tried to create the smarter machines and better weapons, leading to deadly mass killing weapons in the process. One weapon or machine was created and an even better one was made. New developments such as machine guns, poison gas, tanks, and new strategy to thwart trench warfare affected how WWI was fought and it came with catastrophic results.
...at changed America in a big way. The security that people lost made people talk out against the nuclear bombs and made people think in different ways because they had the constant thought in their gut that thy could die at any time and this was very unsettling. They students and Tom Hayden also talked about race issues and how we think of other human beings as being lesser even though they are not. The Port Huron statement made everything more modern in the sense that they were thinking ahead of their time because everyone at this time was pretty much racist and no one knew any other reality so they did not even think to treat them as equal humans. So this statement was very important in that I taught people how to think and gave them suggestions of how we can become better and it also talked about the nuclear threats that they faced and how bad it could have been.
Life after the war took a toll on many Americans. The destruction of the war caused many people to lose faith in reason and progress. Some people became existentialists, which are people who believe there is no meaning to the world. Writers showed the horrors of life after war, artists rebelled against traditional paintings and composers began to create music with unusual rhythms and harsh sounds. While America’s economy was quickly growing, people were struggling. Workers could not buy enough goods and when their purchases slowed down, the production in factories also slowed down. Farmers faced slow sales with low prices. These farmers were unable to repay loans and most farmers lost their land. The war made many Americans confused and changed their way of life, which led to the Great Depression.
The war also had an affect on the way people lived their lives. Before the war the citizens within each country felt a temporary relief from their internal divisions. Many men diliberatley enlisted themselves into the army and the women supporting them every step of the way. During the war foreigners recieved harsh treatments and were forced to do labor for the country they are in. They were also exposed to brutal conditions and were mistreated. There were a limited supply of resources since most of the supplies are being sent to the soldiers in war. Many women had to work in the factories in ord...
December 7, 1941 was marked as the day that will live in infamy, Pearl Harbor dramatically changed the course of the war and world history. Many things led to Pearl Harbor, such as Japan becoming an economic threat, the U.S Embargo on Japan and Japan's quest to grow their empire. Pearl Harbor was a traumatic day in American history which led to many deaths during and after the attack. 2,335 U.S. servicemen died in Pearl Harbor. Some of the effects of Pearl Harbor include the U.S going to war, the Manhattan project and internment camps. December 7, 1941 marks the day that the world was never the same.
There are some things that stand out when it comes to social and cultural aspects of society. Food and banks began to form such long waiting lines due to citizens attempting to withdraw money out of their bank accounts prior to the banks closing and lost all their savings. Some things do not change as there were many people were left homeless. Somehow Americans found ways to listen to the radio and watch movies during these extremely hard time in the
World War I is known as a war that occurred on extremely cruel terms; there were not many restrictions on what and when certain weapons could be used. Unfortunately, the Industrial Age brought with it many new ways to kill; the soldiers of World War I came in contact with many new weapons that they had never seen in combat.
There are many social, economic, political and cultural changes that have shaped American history from the 1400s to the end of the Civil War. Many events occurred between these time periods. Socially, America went from being undeveloped to developing quickly. Economically, America from hard times due from the rapid number of settlers to profitable because of the crops and goods America produced. Politically, America went from sharing a political system with England to creating a constitution directly for America alone, free from other rule. Culturally, America changed from using forced slave labor to freeing the African American slaves. These are only a few examples of the many that have shaped American history.