Changing Times in the United States
The United States, throughout its existence has undergone many revolutions, political movements, battles and debates. The two most influential factors in American history occurred in a very short period of time. World War I and World War II only spanned a short time period of twenty-seven years. Though these two landmarks in American history happened in a relatively short span of time, their influence on politics, the economy, and American culture would be monumental. Both wars redefined America as a whole and made for many changes throughout the country and the rest of the World. The United States changed more in those twenty-seven years than it ever had before. Politics and political views are constantly changing in the U.S., and the time period between 1918 and 1945 was no exception. The U.S. had learned to keep its nose out of other countries business. In 1914, Europe began to get very unstable. The Austro-Hungarian Empire was being torn up and fought over after the assassination of it's heir Archduke Franz Ferdinand. This uneasiness in Europe surprised Americans. Lines were being drawn in the sand and political leaders were now choosing sides. America kept its idea of neutrality, and encouraged it's citizens to d
World War II brought about a huge change in America's political role. Neutrality would never again be an option in the politics of America. With it's role in the War the U.S. became the World police. We took charge in Europe with the Nazi's, and swiftly ended the war in Japan with the atomic bomb. The U.S. proved that it was the most powerful nation the world had ever seen, and it now had a responsibility of protecting human rights globally. American society endured many changes throughout this time period as well. In 1920 women gained suffrage and this seemed to spark a movement. Women were now open and independent about their roles in society as well as their sexuality. They wore shorter skirts and bobbed their hair. They drank and smoked and basically did everything opposite of how it was before with the Victorian standards of women. Women of this time period were known as flappers, and they were quite a big change in society. Culture changed as well. During wartime people did their part to help the cause. Resources such as metals, rubber, cigarettes and various foods were all rationed out, and Americans did what they could to preserve. In the time period between 1920 and 1929 known as the roaring twenties, American society prided itself on mass culture. Automobiles gave way to youth culture because they allowed them to get away from adults and do their own thing. Movies and radio dictated what was ideal for society and everyone followed suit. This bustling lifestyle didn't last long but it was significantly different and unique from wartime and the Depression. It was the first time America had really cut loos
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