π 22. The USA before the Second World War
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About 22. The USA before the Second World War
Before WWII, the United States oscillated between progressive reform and conservative retrenchment, experiencing rapid industrialization, immigration, and social change alongside deep racial and economic inequalities. The Roaring Twenties gave way to the Great Depression, prompting Franklin Rooseveltβs New Deal to expand federal governmentβs role in economic management and social welfare.
Despite growing global threats, strong isolationist sentiment kept the US out of European and Asian conflicts until Pearl Harbor forced entry into WWII. This prewar period shaped Americaβs domestic institutions and delayed its emergence as a global leader, illustrating the tension between international engagement and domestic priorities.
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