Economic change: rise of US dominance as economic and industrial power and consequences
Between 1865 and 1920, the USA grew into the world's largest industrial economy. That economic power reshaped American society and pushed the country onto the world stage.
Real World
By 1913, US steel output exceeded that of Britain, Germany, and France combined — Andrew Carnegie's Homestead plant alone produced more steel than the whole of Britain — giving the USA the industrial base to become a decisive military power when it entered the First World War in 1917.
Exam Focus
When arguing for US economic dominance, use comparative statistics where possible — examiners reward specific evidence over general claims like 'the USA grew rapidly'.
Essay Framework
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