The Rise Of Modern America

After the collapse of American society, a survivalist group in Idaho takes it upon itself to maintain civility and morality despite the chaotic new world order.

After the Transcontinental Railroad, a railway that stretched across the entire US, was completed in 1869, there were new opportunities expanding in the West. According to the Homestead Act Document which was written in May of 1862, people could obtain free land when under certain conditions, such as “...who has never borne arms against the United States Government…,” and being an approved citizen of the United States. These people were allowed a certain allotment of land in the west, and all they had to do was move there. This allowed expansion for the US, and it made more room for the massive amounts of immigrants pouring in to the country. The Homestead Act of 1862 created a positive effect on the people coming into the United States, and it helped to expand the territory of the country to potentially develop more towns and opportunities for

The great northern railroad for instance helped open up the grain, potato, oil, copper, lumber and sugar markets in Dakota, Montana and eastern Washington. Denver and Rio Grande was used to transport silver and later livestock whiles the Central pacific was used to cart goods to the Pacific coast from across America. The Pacific Coast was well noted for the transport of fur and fishing products which was later expanded to canning and shipping. Mining industries sprung up across California in search for gold and various ores and these gave rise to many large companies (The Resources Frontier-Lecture slides). There was a large cattle trail cut in Texas, New Orleans, Montana and Kansas, and this gave rise to meat packing firms and larger ranches mostly owned by the British (The Cattle Frontier- lecture slides). Farmers also benefitted greatly and many more moved to the West. Most of them took advantage of the Homestead Act of 1862 which gave 160-acres of land grant for small amount if the land was improved after 5yrs and this made it possible for many families and individuals to receive lands (The Farming Frontier-Lecture

As railroads increased in numbers, the markets in America improved; food was being delivered faster and exporting to other countries was facilitated through the use of railroads. Although the railroads were concentrated in certain areas- the Midwest and New England- all of the United States benefitted from them. The industrialization of agriculture indirectly steered the farmers down a path of poverty and

NCLB offers a school improvement timeline when AYP is not met. If a school does not meet the requirements of AYP for two consecutive years, they are then placed on what is called “school improvement”. Within this, schools are obligated to draft a school plan in which they would then allocate at least 10% of all federal funding provided under Title I to increasing teacher professionalism. It is also mandatory for the school to offer Public School Choice, wherein it allows families the option of having student(s) transferred to a passing AYP school within the

1. During the rise up between the North and South a new movement formed in the South, and it was the white supremacists movement. This movement stemmed from one issue that dominated decades of American history, slavery. The book Becoming America and our reader comes to terms with trials and tribulations of this time and the strain it put on connections among the nation.

Chapter eight speaks of the growth of the American "empire", using political manipulation to control the south. During the reconstruction of the South, many Southerners felt less aided and crippled further due to taxes, political reformation, and of course the loss of slave labor. In terms of political corruption, the Southern states were forced back into the union but were denied representation in the Union, and used political control to rob the states financially. Taking the votes of the newly freed blacks also created a tension with white and black relations that last to even today, commonly from the Ku Klux Klan. If anything, the attempt to create stability to the war-torn South ended up making things worse in both the North and South.

United States inhabitants along with foreign immigrants moved west to pursue a healthier life consisting of more available, individual land and an assortment of economic opportunities. Land acquisitions from both Mexico and the Native American population by the government, increased availability of capital, and favorable land policies such as the Homestead Act of 1862 and Morill Land Grant College Act made this drive probable for both men and women (Berkin 434). With the construction of the transcontinental railroad

The United States grew into a global industrial power between the 1870’s and 1900’s. encouraging this spectacular growth was the transcontinental railroads, steel, technological advancements, and innovations. Railroads linked regional markets into national markets (383). Likewise, railroads themselves aided in the development of a massive new market for raw materials and new technologies. The transcontinental railroads further open settlement west by decreasing the travel time. The railroads allowed the ability to outsource and transport materials across the country.

The transformation of America is often discussed in both popular media and academic dialogue. Each generation has a name, new technologies define new eras, and events seem only notable when they are “historic”. While major events catch the interest of a broad spectrum of the public consciousness, subtle interactions between actors and slight shifts in beliefs are constantly changing the realities of the world. When the twin towers fell in 2001, the United States seemed to be thrust into a new world of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Jihadists, and a global fight against terrorism; bombs were dropped, ground forces were deployed in foreign states, and anyone who publicly questioned the urgency of war was at risk to be labeled a traitor.

“Between 1820 and 1860, the American economy entered a new and more complex phase as it shifted from reliance on agriculture as the major source of growth toward an industrial and technological future” (Nash, p. 258). The capita doubled which implied that people had a better standard of living. One factor was the abundant amount of natural resources. They found new territories by exploration which provided them energy that was vital to economic transformation. The second factor was the increase of population growth. The size of one American family was decreasing so immigrants supplied the workers and household. Workers supplied the capital and technology enhancement. Next was transportation such as roads, railroad, and steamboats that facilitated

In the music video, “The New Americana”, sung by Halsey and produced by Lido an example of people falling apart is a close up shot of the rebels all in one line and making eye contact with Halsey. In this scene she is captured by cops controlled by an all-powerful government. They force Halsey and her team to form a line so they can threaten and ask them a series of questions. The cop asks a question to one of the members and they all turn their heads to look at Halsey in succession. This example shows the audience that Halsey’s team potentially sold her out, the lack of trust they have for one another was very small leading to the betrayal of her squad. The troops pulled Halsey from the line and held her as a hostage since she is known as the leader of the Americans.

In chapter 4 “The Rise of New States: Ayuthaya, Majapahit, and Malacca” there were two major upheavals that were discussed. The first upheaval was the Mongol invasions of Southeast Asia and the rise of the Thais and Majapahit Empire, and the other upheaval was the advert of Islam and the rise of Malacca. The Mongol invasions began when Genghis khan invaded Southeast Asia and China, which led to major change in the area. After invading china the Mongols “followed the traditional Chinese policy of demanding loyalty and tribute from the peoples on China’s borders, including those in Southeast Asia” (SarDesai 82) .The Mongols broke up and defeated Myanmar which led to Thai becoming the new influential

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As the American society moves forward into the contemporary era, advertising grew from small telecast into an argument and suggestion. It is utilized as a form of communication in order to encourage, persuade, or manipulate a broad audience ("What is the Purpose"). A prominent example could include advertisements on Television for universities and institutes such as University of Phoenix and Grand Canyon University. These advertisements, explicitly targeting students, are attempting to promote the idea of the American dream in the society, which is the notion of every U.S. citizen having an equal opportunity to achieve wealth, success, and happiness through hard work and perseverance by attending these particular schools. A majority of Americans "perceive a college education as the ticket to the American dream" ("Student Loan Debt"). The interpretations portrayed ,from these college advertisements, grants the observer a window into American beliefs about the idea of the American dream in society and the false perceptions of it. A primary example can be seen in Mantsios 's "Class in America-2009" article, where he talks about a common misconception that the United States is a fundamentally classless society (Mantsios 624). The advertisements claim that the American dream is obtainable by attending these particular schools and getting an education because every person has an equal opportunity, however, that is not the reality of it. The notion of the American dream is a myth