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1. The Impact that the Industrial Revolution had on the United States was great. Things were mass produced, more jobs, and created a higher standard of living. Because we would produce more, we could lower prices for people to buy them.

2. Immigration in the US was from European countries that were doing poorly and wanted what America had to offer. What we offered to immigrants differed depending on what you wanted. America had jobs, land, and more freedoms than most countries would give.  Urbanization was the creation of cities and the ilk. As a result, cities became more popular and larger in size.

3. Changes to protect and give power to the people, also, the automobile had a big impact. Laws were passed for the average Joe to be heard. Public education for the public. America began expanding its music, entertainment, and sports powerhouse. Advertising was brought into play bringing thousands of consumers.

4. Imperialism caused countries to want more, which caused them to take more lands and countries, which led to wars and conflicts.

5. Political changes were in our policies and government. Social changes were the entertainment business booming and people listening to different music. Economic changes happened mostly after WWI. Roaring 20's entertainment brought movies and flappers which changed how women dressed and acted. Red Scare was the fear of commies and spies in America. Republican Domination was the Republicans having most or all the control in office and the government officials. War Prevention was new policies, treaties, and attempts to stop major wars from happening and becoming involved in them. Automobiles were more popular and Henry Ford came out with the Model T. Airplanes were more advanced in flying and the "Lucky Lindy" flew across the Atlantic without stopping. Prohibition was a bunch of crabby ladies mad at their husbands for drinking. The women thought they were smart by banning the production, transportation, and selling of alcohol which just led to bootlegging.

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