The wall got torn down after weeks of protests and political drama and changes in East Germany. This led to the fall of the Soviet Union and was a pivotal movement in ending the Cold War while also boosting the U. S's power.

The U.S launched a military operation to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait after Saddam Hussin's invasion in August 1990. The war was a decisive victory for the coalition, leading to Iraq's withdrawal and ultimately boosting the U.S's presence in the Middle East

NAFTA was a trade agreement between the U.S, Canada, and Mexico that eliminated most tariffs on trade between the three countries. It aimed to boost economic integration but also led to debates over labor and outsourcing. It led to a big increase of trade in the U.S but effected working wages negatively.

NATO launched an air campaign against Serbian forces to stop the ethnic cleansing of Kosovo Albanians by Yugoslavia. The intervention ultimately forced Serbia to withdraw and paved the way for Kosovo's eventual independence. While it also strengthened U.S's role in global conflict and made the conflict between Russia and U.S worse.

The U.S and its allies invaded Iraq, citing the presence of WMDs and ties of terrorism. No WMDs were found, and the event led to years of death and instability. It also damaged U.S credibility when no WMDS were founds.

Conflict triggered by Georgia's attempt to regain control of the breakaway region South Ossetia, prompting a swift Russian military intervention. Russia defeated Georgian forces, recognized South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states, and stationed troops there permanently. This war marked a turning point in U.S-Russia tensions and made the U.S start to worry more about energy security in foreign countries.

The global financial crisis, triggered by the U.S housing market collapse, led to worldwide economic problems. China's economy remained stable and rich, increasing its influence as a global power, while the U.S had its worst economic state since the Great depression, this caused millions of American's to lose their homes and jobs.