Periodization divides history into discrete, quantified named blocks of time in order to facilitate the study and analysis of history.
After the Civil War and reconstruction the New South became more diversified. It was mainly agricultural before but the new embraced the industrial part as well.
It could be argued that the overall purpose of John F. Kennedy’s inaugural speech was "<span>to inform the nation and the world that the US is ready for war if necessary," since Kennedy wanted to project an image of power and confidence. </span>
