During the late 1800s and early 1900s the modern United States has resembled because of the following:
the period was characterized with technological breakthroughs, creation of new businesses, new inventions (example: light bulb) , new methods, new ideas, businesses primarily concerned with the economy.
Answer:
On July 4, 1776, the Congress issued the Declaration of Independence, which for the first time asserted the colonies' intention to be fully independent of the mother country. The Congress established itself as the central governing authority under the Articles of Confederation, which remained in force until 1788.
It ruled the act constitutional.
Wilson believed that fundamental flaws in international relations created an unhealthy climate that led inexorably to the World War. His 14 points outlined his vision for a safer world. Wilson called for an end to secret diplomacy, a reduction of armaments, and freedom of the seas. He claimed that reductions to trade barriers, fair adjustment of colonies, and respect for national self-determination would reduce economic and nationalist sentiments that lead to war.
