Following World War II, the United States emerged as one of the two dominant superpowers, turning away from its traditional isolationism and toward increased international involvement. The United States became a global influence in economic, political, military, cultural, and technological affairs.
<span>Mercantilism was the concept that "all exploration and findings need to be routed back to the mother country for production and resale," and that "he who has the most controls the most." Monarchs at the time passed laws that required colonials to purchase their goods from companies chartered by the crown as a way of securing the profits.</span>
Columbus did not have a respectful opinion of the Americans, and he only cared about finding riches. He did not view the American Indians as a threat, so he treated them badly.
The great depression lasted for 10 years
