Throughout American history, it is no longer once it was use to be. Through evolution of events and the people, every decision impacts how history will continue.
With the public voicing their concerns and leaders moving the nation in the direction in hopes that will further opportunities to create a greater country. American history is often portrayed as a story of consistently expanding opportunities that has changed the lives of different groups of Americans, and has brought Americans together as well as pushed them apart. America was once a nation dominated by the power of white men; superior to all that included women and African Americans. Before the Reconstruction era, slavery was still occurring throughout the United States. African
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Americans came together than ever before and stood behind the nations decision and supported their fellow allies. During both WWI and WWII, America stood behind American neutrality; taking advantage of its peace and assurance to remain out of the war (text 867). However, the country took this opportunity to assist fellow ally, Britain, transporting necessary weapons and goods to get through the war (lecture 10/3). When the United States could no longer stay out due to the Lusitania sinking in 1915, it was important for American to come together as they are facing major issues with Germany, “make the world safe for democracy” (video 10/3). WWII was yet another power struggle for the Nazis of Germany wanting revenge from defeat. The Axis powers that included Germany and Japan, they wanted to take over as many countries to “restore order” (lecture 10/19). However, with the United States belonging to the Allied power that included Britain, France, Soviet Union, and China, it provided them the advantage of another victory. These two major wars tested the nations power and patience; and with the assistance of fellow allies, it gave the nation the opportunity to prove that standing together, history would be in their favor of