America’s Role in the World: the Evolution of Influence and Power
Words: 978 Pages: 3 5684As the Civil War drew to a close, America's southern territory found itself in a dire economic situation. The Union's strength had left the South looted, burned, and destroyed in its successful campaign to defeat the Confederacy. This devastation, however, was seen as an opportunity for the United States to embark on a journey of reconstruction—morally, socially, and economically. During this post-war period, Northern America's industries experienced a remarkable surge, bolstered by tariffs enacted during wartime. These measures enabled corporations, […]