As such, the economy of America is the leading one in the world (Mccauley 2016). In terms of technology America has developed a lot as well as in the country’s defense. For instance, America has helped in restoration of peace in many countries acting as the peacemaker. This is not only because the country is has a supreme military force and equipment but also because of its advocacy in diplomacy. For instance, America has been trying to resolve the Israel and Palestine conflict for a long time. America has also been fighting world terrorism such as the Al Qaeda and the present day ISIS (Murrin 2016). The American troops have had to risk their dear lives to ensure Americans enjoy their freedoms and the country remains prosperous and …show more content…
These have shaped the demographic population of America the way it is today. The immigrants have helped in the development of much political, social, economic and cultural process that has shaped the American nation. Immigration of people into the America has also contributed in transforming the fundamental economy of American nation. The first group of immigrants came from the Europe that considered as people of original colonies. The second immigrants entered the America in the middle of 19th century and they were the group that transformed the economy of America into an agricultural one. However, immigrants to the America during the time of industrial revolution that occurred in early 20th century saw the economy of America transit into a manufacturing economy. Consequently, America was propelled by the revolution and it became the world leading power. Since the 1970s there has been large-scale immigration into America as a result of globalization. This group has turned the American economy into a knowledge-based economy of the 21st century. The immigrant identity and heritage of America as a prosperous nation has been greatly contributed to the economic growth (Murrin