The rise of the United States and the chronology of historical events

1865.4.9 The American Civil War ended and slaves were liberated during this period.

During World War I, the United States used its territorial advantage far from the war to sell weapons to belligerents in large quantities and made a fortune.

After World War I, the United States surpassed the old colonial countries economically and became the economic hegemon.

During World War I and World War II, the United States used its own economic advantages to expand its military and political influence on a global scale. A large number of outstanding foreign talents have been absorbed, and the scientific and technological strength has been greatly improved.

In the early period of World War II, the United States also made a fortune in the war. Although the United States also suffered losses in World War II, after the war, the United States reserved 75% of the world's gold, had the most powerful military force, politically controlled Western Europe, and economically linked the US dollar to gold to become the world currency.

Since World War II, the United States has adopted a series of policies to maintain its absolute superiority in economy, military, culture, science and technology, and become a de facto world leader.

Extended data:

The modern market economy in the United States is highly developed, and its GDP ranks first in the world. 20 18 main economic data: gross domestic product (GDP):20.5 trillion us dollars (current price). Per capita GDP: 59,532 US dollars (at current prices). Real GDP growth rate: 2.9%. Inflation rate: 1.9%.

The United States is rich in natural resources, and the total proven reserves of mineral resources rank first in the world. Coal, oil, natural gas, iron ore, potassium salt, phosphate, sulfur and other mineral reserves rank among the top in the world.

Other minerals are copper, lead, molybdenum, uranium, bauxite, gold, mercury, nickel, potassium carbonate, silver, tungsten, zinc, aluminum and bismuth. Strategic mineral resources such as titanium, manganese, cobalt and chromium mainly rely on imports.

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