The ''War on Terror''

Mislabeled as a war against a technique, the ''War on terror'' is in fact a global struggle hitting radical Islamic expansionism against mostly Western style democracies.

The Vietnam War

Like Korea,efforts were initiated in Vietnam to impede the spread of communism, and to ensure access to raw materials and open markets.

The Korean Conflict

The effort to stop the spread of communism remain unresolved as North and South Korea remain divided, with troops on the border between them.

The Civil Rights Movement

The legacy of slavery in the United States plays out the mid-1950's to the president, with demands for equal rights ensured by legislation and judicial rulings.

World War 2

The rise and ambitions of of Germany and Japan lead to all out global conflict.

The ''Great'' Depression

Lack of regulation in the banking and stock market systems lead to speculation and collapse.

World War 1

The nations of Europe aligned against each other. ''The war to end all wars!''

Immigration

Immigrants to the United States may be divided into two distinct periods. They had distinctive reasons for emigrating from their native lands, and for choosing North America.
Before the Civil War:mostly Native Americans, Spainards, French, and English.
Post Civil War:mostly Eastern Europeans.