when did the us become a world power?

Answer 1

US became a superpower during WW2 until now (US was under the great depression during pre-WW2).

Answer 2

The US was the industrial base for the First and Second World wars. So while their only rivals, the European powers who had colonised the world, fought each other in expensive and unproductive wars, the US made a load of cash, built up an enormous industrial base, and kept local control over all these assets.

The wars did not really touch America- light casualties and no destruction of US assets- but they resulted in the developed world owing ENORMOUS debts to the US. Hence, after WW2 the British got rationing and the US got a car for every family.

Answer 3

There are many step to becoming a world power, and then becoming the most powerful. The spanish American war, the monroe doctrine and WWI began the process, but our dominance began after WWII and the disolution of the soviets 40 years latter.

Answer 4

All throughout the 20th century the US gained power, but we were seen as a world power after world war 2.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

During the end of the Civil War

Answer 7

When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, and "the sleeping giant" was awakened. Until then, we were just on the map, like everyone else.

Answer 8

the us emerged as a world power after wwi.

Answer 9

I think the US was a real patsy until WWI.

Answer 10

when they dropped the bomb in the 40's.