USA (after 1917)

Definition

The United States of America after 1917, a period marked by its emergence as a global superpower. This era saw the US's involvement in two World Wars and the start of the Cold War.

Analogy

Think of the USA after 1917 like a high school student who suddenly grows tall over summer break. When they return to school, they're not just noticed but also expected to participate more in sports (global conflicts).

Related terms

World War I & II: Two major global conflicts that took place during the first half of the 20th century. The US played significant roles in both wars.

Cold War: A period of geopolitical tension between powers in the Eastern Bloc (the Soviet Union and its satellite states) and powers in the Western Bloc (the United States, its NATO allies and others).

Isolationism: A policy or doctrine advocating that a nation should stay out of disputes and affairs of other nations. The U.S largely followed this policy before entering World War I.