Economic Transformation: Industrialization propelled the United States into becoming a global economic powerhouse, stimulating economic growth, and fostering technological innovation.... อ่านต่อ
Social Welfare: Progressive reformers advocated for social welfare programs to address poverty, urban slums, and public health issues. They pushed for policies such as workplace safety regulations, child labor...
Labor Conditions: The rapid industrialization era brought exploitative labor conditions, including long work hours, low wages, child labor, and unsafe working environments. Workers formed labor unions to advoca... อ่านต่อ
Technological Advancements: The late 19th century witnessed remarkable technological advancements, such as the development of the telegraph, the expansion of railroads, the invention of the telephone by Alexand... อ่านต่อ
Industrialization and Progressive Era: The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw rapid industrialization and urbanization in the United States. This period witnessed significant technological advancements, mas...
Racial Reconciliation: The wounds of the Civil War and Reconstruction took decades to heal. The struggle for racial equality and civil rights persisted throughout the 20th century, leading to landmark Supreme C...
Presidential and Congressional Reconstruction: Initially, President Lincoln pursued a lenient approach towards the defeated Confederate states, aiming for a swift reconciliation. However, after Lincoln's assass...
Human Cost: The Civil War resulted in a staggering loss of life and widespread suffering. Both the Union and the Confederacy experienced significant casualties, with estimates of over 600,000 soldiers killed an...
Secession and Fort Sumter: The war began in April 1861 when Confederate forces attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina, a federal fort. This event prompted additional states in the South to secede from the Union...
Slavery: The primary cause of the Civil War was the contentious issue of slavery. The Southern states, whose economy relied heavily on slave labor, sought to protect their right to own slaves, while the Norther...