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Chapter 12 American Values at the Crossroads: The United States in the 21st Century The sole certainty is that tomorrow will surprise us all. Alvin Toffler Before You Read 1. What are the major historical events that have shaped the United States in recent years? 2. What is the status of the United States in the world today? 3. What are some of the problems that Americans face now? 4. What do you think will happen to the American values in the 2lst century? Factors That Affect American History As the 21st century begins, the nations of the world are caught up in a whirlwind of change. Whi