Every century brings the hope of impacting mankind in the best possible way. While the 1800s are recognized as the age of pioneers and exploration, and the 1900s are known for social movements and cultural development, the 2000s are currently transforming into a technological revolution that sets them apart from previous centuries. Even though the 21st century has only partially developed, it has already become very important in terms of technological, social and political advances. Technology expanded tremendously throughout the 2000s, giving birth to social media and allowing anyone to have access to almost any information from a portable gadget. The social movements of the 21st century have shown the continuation of the American struggle for freedom by giving people the opportunity to change history and establish a new way of life. In addition to the influence of technology and social movements, many important historical events have occurred that have affected society and how people view certain issues. Overall, the 2000s helped American society evolve through many aspects including various events, inventions, etc. The growth of technology has influenced almost everything we do, from writing a report for school to planning a picnic. Many new technologies have been invented throughout the 2000s, and most focus on influencing our activities of daily living. One of the most popular technologies of this decade is the smartphone, and it is predicted that there will be 1.75 billion smartphone users in 2014. Your current smartphone can access any online site/information, execute most commands, track events, as well as open and use downloaded applications. While smartphones prove useful... medium of paper... war should be avoided at all costs and kept as a last resort. In conclusion, many factors influence the development of a society over the course of a century. Such variables include new technologies, communication methods, foreign relations and. Technology has changed the life of the common citizen by enabling exploration and access to knowledge. Through technology, social media has developed and changed the way we communicate with others and go about our daily lives. Some foreign relations have altered our perspective of religious and cultural groups, as well as influencing how we respond to certain situations. Current trends and pop culture have created/embraced various lifestyles and actions, changing society and the way it is viewed. These newly developed aspects of life alter people's actions and thoughts, as well as rebuild their vision for the future.