In 1924, the Soviet Union faced a power struggle when it’s leader and creator Vladimir Lenin died. His successor however, came into power and immediately began to make changes. This man knew exactly what he wanted to keep and more importantly what he wanted to change. His birth name was Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili, but who could possibly rule and leave a legacy with that name? He then adopted the name Joseph Stalin, (which means man of steel.) and began to rule the Soviet Union. At this time, the Soviet Union was well behind all the other countries; Stalin made many changes to the soviet society, employing many methods to achieve his aims.…
The conclusion of WWII didn’t mark the termination of wars and conflicts in a global perspective; as a result, Australia’s involvement in wars had perpetuated through various foreign conflicts and confrontation. From 1945 to mid 1970s, Australia’s perception of aid and support towards copious world powers, namely US and UK had resulted in our involvement in pivotal Asian conflicts from the northern sector to the Pacific war. However, was the driving force behind Australia’s military participation within the Asian region an initiative to please her constituent? Or was there an agenda for Australia’s government to please the major powers? In order to analyse this proposition, it is substantial to examine the role of Australia in major Asian conflicts…
In the mid 1900’s the term Cold War would be used to describe the relationship between the United States and the USSR. With the United States possessing a powerful weapon known as the atomic bomb; the USSR would not be long behind them after World War II with their own atomic bomb. During this time period the USSR and the United States relationship would dissolve because of the United States holding back information at the Yalta Conference. The Cold War would greatly affect the civil liberties and the election politics in the United States. Although neither side ever fought the other if one side attacked the other it would lead to World War III.…
1692, a time in which a small town goes into absolute chaos. The hysteria of witchcraft fills the streets of Salem, Massachusetts with rumors and accusations leading to the hanging of nineteen innocent people. Arthur Miller uses this tragedy to resemble the same stupidity of the accusations of the infiltration of communists in the United States throughout the 1950’s. To display the absurdness of the accusations, Miller had to create a protagonist with non-conformist views that would defy the insanity raised by the fictitious experiences of witchcraft. Miller creates the character John Proctor, a fictional character who does not conform to the madness of Salem. At times he may seem like a bad man trying to do a good deed, but, on the contrary, is quite a good man. Through the actions after his affair with Abigail, by defending his wife, and by standing up for his religious and personal viewpoints, John Proctor proves that he is indeed a good man.…
It used to be an honor to go off to war and die fighting for your country. In today’s war, the honor is all gone. It used to be an entire country’s effort; everyone became involved. Today, people are less focused on it. During World War I, the Germans were sinking American vessels ( at the time America was neutral). This enrages the American people and the result is they all pledged their support when war was declared. At the time of World War II, Americans were attacked at home. This sparked fear in the people and nationalism spread around the country as people were proud of their military. Women pitched in by taking over men’s jobs while they were fighting, and people grew victory gardens to save food. Fear of communism also made people more loyal to their democracy. As time progressed to the Vietnam War, people felt less in touch. Anti-war protests broke out and many tried to dodge the draft. Those fighting didn’t care as much about the war. Nowadays, war is less focused on as there are usually more pressing topics or people are just uninterested. We are no longer fighting at home. Dying for your country is now less glorified. Fighting used to have cause, but now you are just fighting for someone else’s arguments.…
The Library of Congress lists Duck and Cover as one of the most significant films of all time. Produced by Archer Films, the 9-minute movie was designed to teach children what to do in case of a nuclear attack.…
After WWII The Soviet Union and the United States had many different political ideologies particularly communism and capitalism. Capitalism is a belief that private property should be replaced by community ownership. Communism is opposed private ownership economies of the United States and its allies. Based on Document A, a document was first telegraphed to American officials in Washington on February 22, 1946 and it happened after WWII. In Document A the United States made the idea of containment. Containment is the idea of the Soviet Union and Soviet communism should not be allowed to spread.…
-Few had thought of the downside costs. Enormous V8 engines needed lots of fuel, which…
Being a member of the US military is considered one of the most, if not the most, patriotic titles a person can have in connection with this country. Serving in the military allows one to develop a sense of integrity and direction that reflects the American spirit. You, dear reader, may have family and/or friends who actively serve or have served as US military personnel. Maybe you are or have been an active member yourself. If so, your service is admired.…
The Cold War was a period of time in which there was a rise in political and economic tension between the USA and the Soviet Union post World War 2. The purpose was to prevent the spread of communism and the domino theory.This event lasted from 1945 to 1985. The Cold war had a large effect on the United States domestic policy and American society. Things, people and events all played an effect on generations rapidly.…
Between 1941 and 1949, the Soviet Union and the United States, capitalists and communists had a major disagreement about political affairs. From the Red Scare, to the Bolsheviks Revolution, communism fright has spread around the US. The United States wanted to spread capitalism and decrease communism, while the Soviet Union wanted the opposite. Both sides used several methods and/or tactics to stop the spread of the opposite political view. These methods used by the United States and Soviet Union increased tension and suspicion between the two countries. Creations and arrangements of many conferences and actions taken by either side led to the Russian and American alliance to be broken and suspicion and tension led to a long lasting Cold War.…
Between 1910 and 1969 church membership in the United States increased from including 43% of the population to 69%. During these decades the United States faced many issues a whole, most notably the Cold War. In the chapter four of the Culture of the Cold War, Stephen J. Townsend portrays the significance Communism played in the incredibly fast spread of religion during the Cold War, creating a country united through belief in a higher power. This unity was shown through the actions of Billy Graham, Francis Cardinal Spellman, and President Eisenhower during the Cold War.…
The growing fear of the spread of communism throughout the World during the Cold War era resulted in the United States making brash and misguided decisions stemming from the values of the containment policy. This era was marked by concern that other nations, especially those in the Western Hemisphere, would fall to Soviet influence, and additionally, that there were communist supporters within the United States, potentially in government offices. Americans became increasingly suspicious of anyone with communist ties or interests, past or present, and the government began to take further involvement in the affairs in other nations that seemed at risk to leftist revolts. This compromised the rights and privacy of many innocent Americans, and crossed into the sovereignty of other nations. During the Cold War, America compromised it’s fundamental values and at the expense of it’s own citizens and in the affairs of other nations to increase tension in this era.…
The fear of communism extends into the US, Over 80,000 communists in the US after WWII, Some members of the government turned over documents to a pro-communist magazine.…
What is the reason behind the peace between the United States and the U.S.S.R. during the cold war? How were their relations and reasons for peace different from that of second-tier powers such as Japan? The United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics emerged as the two most powerful nations in the aftermath of World War II. After five years of fighting the Germans, the soviet nation was more powerful than ever, and Joseph Stalin wanted to continue their rise to power and become the world hegemon. The United States also experienced a rapid increase in power, both economically and military, due to the war. The United States’ military was the largest that it had ever been, and the conflict with Germany and Japan had forced the United…