The history of America since 1865 has been developing in a new way for the country, starting with the era of reconstruction after the victory over the Southern States of the Confederates. The victory of the Northern States led to sharp economic growth, and the earnings of working people doubled over the entire period 1865-1929. This was largely due to the strengthening of the nation-state and the emergence of a strong individualistic but united political position in the nation. However, many inequalities were yet to be overcome, and the abolition of slavery only led to the “Jim Crow” system (Smith 2021). According to these laws, racial segregation radically infringed on the rights of blacks.
Agricultural and industrial powers also grew, making the country more competitive and gradually turning it into a global power. In many ways, the invention of new technological means, the expansion of rail links, and the ability to extract abundant natural resources have increased the influence of the country and the quality of life of the civilian population. Moreover, people actively emigrated to America over those decades, which also increased the productivity of the country, giving an influx of labor. America also managed to participate in two wars, one of which destroyed the Spanish empire, making many of its states its satellites. For the second time, the United States entered the war with Germany as part of the First World War, winning. This led to a period of prosperity, where a riotous lifestyle flourished, despite the complete prohibition of alcohol since the Roaring Twenties.
During this period, the rights of women have grown significantly, since through suffragette speeches it became possible to influence public opinion and the political situation. In the late 19th century, several states gave women the right to vote, but in the 20th century, with the help of civil protests, all women, except blacks, received this right (Conkling 2018). The culture of that time is quite diverse and changeable, and in general, it can be said that historically America has moved along the path of development and prosperity, but often with frightening turbulences and cruel prejudices.
References
Conkling, Winifred. Votes for Women!: American Suffragists and the Battle for the Ballot. Algonquin, 2018.
Smith, Clint. How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America. Little, Brown and Company, 2021.