Every century brings hope for optimal impact on humanity. While the 1800s are recognized as the era 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 the centuries previous ones. Even though the 21st century is only partially developed, it has already become very significant in terms of technological, social and political advancements. Technology developed significantly during the 2000s, giving rise to social media and allowing everyone to access 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 the people the opportunity to change history and establish a new way of life. Besides the influence of technology and social movements, many important historical events have occurred that have influenced society and the way people perceive certain issues. Overall, the 2000s helped American society evolve through many aspects including various events, inventions, and more. The growth of technology has impacted almost everything we do, from writing a report for school to planning a picnic. Many new technologies have been invented during the 2000s and most aim to affect our daily life activities. One of the most popular technologies of this decade is the smartphone and it is estimated that there will be 1.75 billion smartphone users in 2014. Today's smartphone can access any online site/information, execute most commands, track events, and open and use downloaded applications. While smartphones prove useful... middle of paper ... war must be avoided at all costs and saved until the last resort. In conclusion, many factors affect how a society develops over the course of a century. These variables include new technologies, communication methods, external relations, etc. Technology has changed the life of an ordinary citizen by enabling exploration and access to knowledge. Thanks to technology, social media has evolved and changed the way we communicate with others and go about our daily lives. Certain foreign relations have changed our perspectives toward religious and cultural groups and affected how we respond to certain situations. Current trends and pop culture have created/adopted various lifestyles and actions, changing society and how it is perceived. These newly developed aspects of life change people's actions and thoughts and reconstruct the vision of the future..