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91History of the United States (1918–1945) — The history of the United States from 1918 through 1945 covers the post World War I era, the Great Depression, and World War II. After World War I, the United States signed separate peace treaties with Germany and her allies. The U.S. sponsored a …
92Technological and industrial history of the United States — The technological and industrial history of the United States describes the United States emergence as one of the largest nations in the world as well as the most technologically powerful nation in the world. The availability of land and labor,… …
93Economic history of the United States — The economic history of the United States has its roots in European settlements in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. The American colonies progressed from marginally successful colonial economies to a small, independent farming economy, which… …
94Founding Fathers of the United States — The Committee of Five presenting their draft of the Declaration of Independence to the Congress on June 28, 1776. Painting by John Trumbull. Trumbull s painting can also be found on the back of the U.S. $2 bill.[1] …
95History of direct democracy in the United States — The history of direct democracy amongst non Native Americans in the United States dates from the 1630s in the New England Colonies.[citation needed] Some New England town meetings still carry on that tradition. Contents 1 Progressive Era 2 …
96Federal government of the United States — The federal government of the United States is the central United States governmental body, established by the United States Constitution. The federal government has three branches: the legislative, executive, and judiciary. Through a system of… …
97Overseas expansion of the United States — United States overseas expansion follows the expansion of U.S. frontiers on the North American continent (see Mexican American War, War of 1812, and Territorial acquisitions of the United States), in particular during the Age of Imperialism , the …
98Political divisions of the United States — The political units and divisions of the United States include: *The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths), which are typically divided into counties and townships, and incorporated cities, towns, villages, and other… …
99Science and technology in the United States — The United States came into being around the Age of Enlightenment (circa 1680 to 1800), a period in which writers and thinkers rejected the superstitions of the past. Instead, they emphasized the powers of reason and unbiased inquiry, especially… …
100History of the United States dollar — The history of the United States dollar covers more than 200 years.Early historyThe history of the dollar in North America pre dates US independence. Even before the Declaration of Independence, the Continental Congress had authorized the… …
