Summary
Period 7 was a test to America's allegiance to its core values. In this time period, America faced many dilemnas which forced the public to re-evaluate what they want. Such dilemnas include the Spanish-American War, the response to the Progressivism, WWI, the Great Depression, and finally WW2. Over this half a century, America tried to cling on to their isolationist tradition, but slowly gained support for emerging as an international power house. Furthermore, new rising cultures as well as immigrant cultures from Asia, Mexico, and Europe clashed with pre-existing cultures in America. With an industrial economy under a Laissez-faire policy, progressive reformers looked to control all powerful corporations. Under this economic system, job opportunities and the economy skyrocketed during the time of WWI while personal freedoms were restricted. However, the crash of the banks and the stock market had left America's economy in shambles for over a decade until WWII. America had reached its highest of highs as well as the lowest of lows in this period. This period writes a chapter to America's rise to international dominance, incredible economic growth, flourishing expansion of culture, and reformations to match the new booming society.