Ed 205 Ppt

This presentation summarizes the history of the United States from the post-Civil War industrialization period through today. It covers major economic, social and political developments including the rise of big business in the late 19th century, women's suffrage, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, 9/11 and the election of Barack Obama. Key inventions and individuals like Edison, Bell and Roosevelt are also mentioned. The presentation utilizes bullet points and quotes to highlight major events in each time period.