The United States has achieved success due to its democratic government, market economy, leadership in innovation, and cultural exports. It has the second highest GDP in the world, was first to land on the moon, and produced many famous inventors and their inventions such as the telephone, light bulb, airplane, automobile assembly line, and modern technologies. The US also provides billions in foreign aid each year.

1. Why is the United States so successful?

2. Democratic Government Freedom!!!

3. Market Oriented Economy GDP--$46,900 (2nd only to European Union)

4. Great Leaders

5. First to Walk on the Moon 1969

6. Famous Inventors and Inventions Alexander Graham Bell– telephone Thomas Edison-phonograph, long-lasting light bulb, movie camera Wright Brothers-flight Ransom Olds and Henry Ford-assembly line and car companies Boeing 787 Dreamliner Global Positioning Systems Internet

7. American Music

8. US gives $25,439 million each year to foreign countries Sudan Israel