Introduction
The United States is a nation with rich historical happenings. There are many events that made significant to the country’s history. In this writing, several events in the United States were discussed, which did not only made history, but had major impacts on the country’s political and economic changes. The historical events include the United States industrialization during 1877, which developed the country’s economy. It is also significant in the country’s history when it joined the First World War in 1917 as well as its participation in the Second World War between 1939 and 1945. On the other hand, major changes also happened in the modern United States from 1991 that continues to develop the country’s “super power” status. Thus, it still happens in the present time, marking the country as the most influential nation in the world. With these events that happened in the United States, the totality of the country’s historical events made it stronger and more united.
1877 The Industrialization after the Civil War
Civil War is an event in the United States that challenged the country’s unity as it involves issues of slavery and how the people and states can be re-united as one. After the war was over, the reconstruction process was successful and the restoration of national unity was attained. Thus, the former slaves were granted by civil rights. This is the time when the United States was gradually emerging to become more industrialized country. The growth of industrialization transformed the American society. In this event, many Americans have become part of new class of rich industrialists as well as the middle class society. A prosperous economy was created during this period, which also expanded the availability of blue collar jobs. Also, immigrants went into the country, which made the labor force increased and made the society more diverse. However, it has been documented that not all Americans felt the prosperity of the economy due to unemployment and low wages. Generally, Americans who were born between the 1840s and 1850s are the ones that experienced more of the changes in the country such as the transformation of light source from candles to electric bulbs.
1917 the United States Joined the 1st World War
World War 1 is another significant event the US history. On 2nd of April, 1917, US President Wilson requested the congress during the joint session to declare a war against Germany. The country’s declaration of war against Germany was due to the latter’s desecration of its pledge in suspending limitless submarine warfare in Mediterranean as well as its efforts to recruit Mexico to fight against the United States. The Germany’s effort to seal an alliance with Mexico promised the latter of territorial recovery, which was ceded to the US after the Mexican-American War. The Senate supported the war and was agreed by the House two days later. The country also declared war against Hungary and Austria before the year ends. This was the event that initially portrayed the United States’ strength to fight against another country in order to protect its interests.
1939 the United States Participated in 2nd World War
Participation in various wars may have been very significant in the United States’ history. The country was also in the 2nd World War along with other nations that also battled to fight for their interests. Based on the history, the WWII rooted from many countries’ aim to become leader in economy, market, and even food industry. After the 1st World War, Germany, Japan and Italy were amongst the defeated ones. Thus, these nations look at the United States, France, and Great Britain as the countries that control most of the world’s wealth. With Japan and Germany’s aim to re-obtain the lost power, conquering lands became the way to get the share of the world’s resources. Primarily, the United States was divided when it comes to deciding as to whether or not to join the war. However, President Roosevelt decided to support the allies by providing war materials. In the process, Japan made a surprise attack on the country’s naval command in Pearl Harbor, which brought the United States to be totally involved in the war. This event led the country once again show its strength and power. The United States defeated the Japanese troops after the first fought back in response the surprise attack in Pearl Harbor. In the end, the 2nd World War left millions of dead bodies of both soldiers and civilians from different nations.
1991 to Present, Modern World
The United States is now considered the most powerful nation in the world. The country led coalition forces to fight against Iraq when it attempts to invade Kuwait. However, during this period marked one of the US’s significant events when the September 11 attack brought down the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York. Former President G.W. Bush did not stop until Al Qaeda leader, Osama bin Laden was trapped down by the US military forces. The terrorist leader was killed during the time of President Obama, which brought justice to the country. Subsequently, the “world’s super power” status remains on the country’s tag and will continue based on its numerous experiences when it comes to surpassing various challenges. Thus, the killing of Osama bin Laden will also remain as one of the country’s successful effort to fight for its interest to obtain justice and prove the country’s serious efforts against terrorism.
Conclusion
The United States is a country that experienced numerous events based on its history that made it stronger. Referring back to the Civil War towards the First and Second World War, it showed that each significant event made the country’s unity to become more resilient. Even the modern version of attacks against the country did not destruct the unity that led the effort to achieve its goal. Along with numerous changes that happened in the country, each phase was historical as it marked significant development towards becoming a great nation.
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