Background: During the “Roaring Twenties,” the U.S. economy saw rapid growth, and speculation in the stock market became widespread. Many Americans invested heavily in stocks,
Background: During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a fierce rivalry for technological and military supremacy. This competition
Background: By the mid-1960s, the United States was deeply involved in the Vietnam War, which had become increasingly unpopular among the American public. The anti-war
Background: In 1917, Russia was in turmoil due to World War I, economic hardship, and dissatisfaction with the monarchy. The February Revolution had already led
Background: After the devastation of World War II, there was a global consensus that an international organization was needed to prevent future conflicts and promote