Consequences of World War II on the United States

The events of Second World War played a crucial role in the rise of the United States and in shaping its post-war foreign policy. It was this war, which determined the exact nature of power and influence that future superpowers needed to possess in order to dominate the rest of the world. Oddly enough, 'might' as we understood previously was replaced by diplomatic influence, which was to be amassed more through economic means than military methods.

The principle of 'Might is Right' was what governed the world till the end of 19th century. However this principle was modified somewhat in early 20th century by the two Great Wars, which are responsible for changing the face and definition of power. The fact that now powerful countries dominate the rest of the world through 'majority is authority' principle is the direct result of...
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