Modern US society refers to contemporary American culture encompassing various aspects such as politics, economy, social structures, values, beliefs systems influenced by historical events including colonization by Europeans.
Related terms
Melting pot: A metaphor for the assimilation and integration of diverse cultures into one unified American culture.
Manifest Destiny: The belief that it was America's destiny to expand westward across North America.
Cultural pluralism: The coexistence of multiple cultures within a single society while maintaining their distinct identities.