Industrialization: Historical Context

Industrialization: Historical Context

“Between the end of the Civil War and the early 20th century, the United States underwent one of the most rapid and profound economic revolutions any country has experienced. There were numerous causes for this explosive economic growth. The country enjoyed abundant natural resources, a growing supply of labor, an expanding market for manufactured goods, and the availability of capital for investment. By 1913, the United States produced one-third of the world’s industrial output—more than the total of Great Britain, France, and Germany combined.”

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Resolution on Imperialism and Colonialism

Resolution on Imperialism and Colonialism

The All-African People’s Conference was a series of meetings of anti-imperialism political parties, leaders of various ethnic groups, labor union representatives, and anyone else who believed Africa s...

18 Apr 20193min

A Brief History of Pan-Africanism

A Brief History of Pan-Africanism

The ‘New Internationalist Magazine’ is a British nonprofit publishing cooperative. This text contains excerpts pertaining to the history of and issues related to Pan-Africanism. One prominent debate a...

18 Apr 20194min

The Struggle for Independence in South Asia

The Struggle for Independence in South Asia

Trevor Getz is a Professor of History at San Francisco State University who specializes in Modern Africa and world history. This excerpt describes issues facing South Asian countries as they struggled...

2 Apr 20196min

Excerpt 3 of The Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine (1904)

Excerpt 3 of The Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine (1904)

The Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine - President Theodore Roosevelt’s Annual Message Before Congress December 6th 1904 (abridged)

1 Apr 20191min

Excerpt 2 of The Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine (1904)

Excerpt 2 of The Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine (1904)

The Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine - President Theodore Roosevelt’s Annual Message Before Congress December 6th 1904 (abridged)

1 Apr 20191min

Excerpt 1 of The Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine (1904)

Excerpt 1 of The Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine (1904)

The Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine - President Theodore Roosevelt’s Annual Message Before Congress December 6th 1904 (abridged)

1 Apr 20191min

Hyphenated American

Hyphenated American

Former President Theodore Roosevelt, October 12, 1915, before the Knights of Columbus, Carnegie Hall, New York City

12 Mar 20192min

Americanization: Historical Context

Americanization: Historical Context

The idea of Americanization emerged in the early 20th century in the period just before WWI. During this time, a huge influx of immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe were arriving on America's s...

12 Mar 201954s

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