- the development of technology began to transform life in the United States in the early 1800's. The industrialization of the United States changed the nation for decades.…
The decade after the First World War saw tremendous change. Progressivism was a leading factor of World War I and in the 1920’s the evidence can be seen. Industries were making their products at an increasing rate. Products that were not populous before World War I were now used by millions of Americans. The automobile was only used by less than ten million of Americans and by the end of this post war decade that number has climbed to over thirty million. Also many new inventions were coming through making life for Americans much more comfortable. Radios, vacuum cleaners, irons, washing machines, and refrigerators were among the new necessities Americans just had to have.…
As America continued to emerge from earlier times full of hardships and panic, a new wave of a different standard of living settled in. This wave brought new ideas and inventions to…
The American industrial revolution was a time of modern inventions and creativity. Many influential inventions where made during the American industrial revolution that affected America economically, socially, geographical, and politically. One diplomatic invention created during the industrial revolution that had a major impact on communication and economy in America was the typewriter. The typewriter helped people write books, telegrams, letters, and documents, easily and quickly. The typewriter was a brilliant invention that later inspired many other inventors and affected American technological development.…
Before World War I the country remained culturally and psychologically rooted in the past, but in the 1920s America seemed to breakaway from these attachments and usher in the birth of modern America This dramatic break between America's past and future was shaped by the evolution of technology, sports, entertainment, and women's roles. Many of the trends that converged to make the twenties distinct had been building for years.…
America has really grown to be a great country. America has shaped from the things that have started in the past. The 1920’s is one of the decades that America has been shaped from. The literature, fads, companies, and advancements are some things that have helped to shape America. The 1920’s have made an impact on today’s American current culture.…
At the turn of the century, life drastically changed for Americans, especially in the 1920's where new social developments extremely affected their lives. During this time period, America transformed into a consumer society that contrasted with the production of primary industrial goods and an ethic of scarcity, restraint, sacrifice, and frugality of the 19th century. The 20th century was now known for leisure, relative affluence, and an emphasis on consumer goods and personal satisfaction. Things like amusement parks and professional sports became very popular and middle-class people could now enjoy items like interior decoration and indoor plumbing. The advertising business was booming and began the process of wants and consumption. Other innovations and ways of life were also developed in this time which changed American lives forever.…
The first half of the nineteenth century was full of different evolutions for the United States, not only was it improving industrially but it was also expanding, in 1840 many Americans Americans had migrated westward in hopes of securing land and improving their lives. The westward expansion was driven by regional interest, the increase of population brought more needs for the individuals. Not only did the needs of the people bring the upcoming of the westward expansion, but economic influences also did, with the government being allured by wealth. Nevertheless the south and north also had to protect their ideologies and needs causing them to take actions that impacted others. The westward expansion created benefits for the United States,…
A 20th century Social/Political movement that changed America was The Civil Rights Movement. The ways it changed and affected the world is it worked towards integration before The Civil Rights Movement whites and African American's lived separately, from everything from different water fountains to public restaurants where separated by the color of their skin. Because of this movement, it forced Congress to take action, which they did in 1964 by creating the Civil Rights Act, this law made it illegal to separate people based on race, color, or national origin in all public life. This movement also put on emphasis on diversity before this movement the nation discriminated against immigrants from different parts of the world. This movement forced…
Americans struggled to redefine the American identity during the thirty-year period of 1820-1850. Before this period, American Identity could be defined by three core values: freedom, individuality and democracy. However, the industrial Revolution in the North and the spread of slavery in the South were catalysts in corrupting these key principles of American identity. As a result, many prominent Americans from various backgrounds fought to revert the American Identity back to its original values of freedom, individuality and democracy during the time period of 1820-1850.…
Before 1765 if someone had told Great Britain that the colonies would revolt they would probably have been labeled as crazy. The American colonies were well known for squabbling amongst each other about land, religion, representation, and ethnic issues. Britain, who was busy with the French and Indian war, treated the colonies with salutary neglect allowing them to thrive economically, a situation that the colonists found ideal. But after the end of the war, Britain realized that it was not getting its fair share of the thriving American economy and decided it was time that the colonies pay for their own defense and return much needed revenue to the mother country.…
With the writing of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823, the end of European conflicts influencing America came to a finish. During the following era, the 19th century brought a new meaning to culture and nationalism. Americans began to stray away from their previously adapted European beliefs and started to develop their own. Architecture, art, and literature began to form into something much different than previous years. Technology advancements were thriving. The culture of the North and South were becoming diverse, each having their own specific views. The development of the 19th century started to transform America into the America we live in today.…
We often view the twentieth century as the era of the most progressive time for technology, but often what are not often thought of are the astonishing advances of the century prior. The inventions of the nineteenth century seemed to bring the world out of the Dark Ages. With all the amazing advances in science and technology, it trumped any time before hand. Between the railroad, the telegraph, electric lighting, the photograph and the steam boat, the advances of this century were phenomenal. But it seemed that simplest inventions of this time had the most profound effect on American Society ever. These were Eli Whitneys inventions of the cotton gin and interchangeable parts. Eli…
Prejudice, wars, and inventions have been going on since the beginning of time, but in the 19th century that is when those three things are the most significant because it changed the atmosphere of the United States. First, in the 19th century segregation was going on in the U.S, but more in the south than anywhere else. During the year of 1914 many of the states in the south required separated entrances for blacks and whites. Next, in the 1910’s the U.S just finished going into war. The decade was affected harshly because of the war. The war left the United States with storage of food, money and etc. Finally, the 1900’s brought new inventions to the United States. The First flight took place by the Wright brother, and Henry ford crated his first ford car model. Those inventions changed the way people took transportation making them get to their destination quicker. (Danzer, Alva, Krieger, Wilson, Woloch)…
America is simply defined as “the land masses and islands of North America, Central America, and South America”. However, to the people of this nation, America stands for so much more. Many years ago, settlers came to the Americas for many reasons. Although it was not easy, we have them to thank for establishing this great nation. There were many elements important to American identity during this time, and some of these elements can still be seen today.…