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The first main event that helped to redefine the social and economic characteristics of America during the latter half of the nineteenth century was the Civil War, which brought about an end to the slave economy in the South, while the second was Reconstruction in the South.
Answer: Option (C). extracted resources from their colonies.
Explanation: During the period of colonization, the developed countries are aggressively extracting both mineral and human resource to their colonies. The main purpose of colonialism is so source for inexpensive labor and natural resources. It was learnt that the colonization process left the colonies economically lowered.
The colonized countries faced the European imperialist aggression, diplomatic conquest. The developed countries colonized because of the benefits. The colonial masters were motivated to colonize these countries because of three main factors, economic, political, and social factors. The primary agenda for the developed countries intrusion was for economic gain. ( Access to raw materials, cheap labor, guaranteed markets and profitable investment outlet.)
The second World War greatly reshaped ideas about national identity in America, especially for first-generation immigrants, second-generation immigrants, and African-Americans. During the war - and in the midst of the war effort - immigrants and African-Americans were welcomed into the armed services and, also, in areas of production where support was needed. Many Americans, during this time, were able to somewhat relax or surrender their prejudices. Also, for immigrants and African-Americans, they often felt they were part of American industry and service for the first time.
