The twentieth century is often referred to as the "American Century," reflecting the United States' significant global influence during this period. Additionally, it has been called the "Century of Total War" due to the two World Wars and various other conflicts that defined the era. Other nicknames include the "Century of Progress," highlighting advancements in technology and social change, and the "Atomic Age," marking the development of nuclear weapons and energy.
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The foreign policy that added to the Monroe Doctrine during the early part of the twentieth century was called the Roosevelt Corollary. Announced by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1904, it asserted the United States' right to intervene in Latin American countries to maintain stability and order. This corollary effectively expanded the Monroe Doctrine by justifying American intervention in the Western Hemisphere under the guise of preventing European intervention.
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The twentieth century is called the hydrocarbon century because of the significant role that hydrocarbons, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, played in powering industrialization, transportation, and economic growth during this time period. The widespread use of hydrocarbons as energy sources led to a rapid expansion of infrastructure and technology, shaping the modern world as we know it.
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From 1901 to 2001, this century was called the Twentieth century. This is because the first century did not begin in the year of Zero. It began at the year of one. Thus the first century ended on January 1, the century of one.