Essay On World Power In America

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America: A Developing World Power The United States is a constantly developing country. Although it is not as old as other countries such as Great Britain and France, America is still one of the most powerful nations in the world. Throughout American history, the United States has fought for and proven itself to be a world power. Originally the Thirteen Colonies, America was a possession of Great Britain before the American Revolution. The Colonies had begun to separate from Britain, as differences in interests and customs became evident, both politically and socially. Allowed to develop freely with little interference in the past, things changed in after Britain’s victory in the French and Indian War. Britain began to hold a tight leash on its colonies, tightening political control over the Colonies and forced them to repay for the war along…show more content…
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