Anti-communism and McCarthyism Paper Shawna Stewart University of Phoenix HIS 154 – The Great American Experience Since 1945 Rilla Hynes 1-27-2009 Week # 1 Anti-communism and McCarthyism Paper McCarthyism is the product of the anti-communist politics that came about during the early Cold War years. The Cold War transformed American politics making the issue of communism a central part of political life. McCarthyism was an irrational response to the rise of the secular state
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over the subject of communism during the Cold War era. Historian Stephen J. Whitfield writes his secondary source entitled‚ “The Culture of the Cold War” which presents a detailed analysis pertaining to the lives of Americans on both sides of the political spectrum of anti-communism during the 1950s in United States. Questions arise that carry significance to cultural and social growth during the period: How was communism threatening the US and why? What did the threat of communism do to the culture
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3. How did observers explain the decrease in democracy and popular participation in government during the decade? During the 1920s‚ it was observed that there was a decrease in American citizens’ possession of democratic thought‚ which promoted a “…radical‚ self-directed citizen” (Foner 769)‚ and popular participation in the government. Walter Lippmann‚ author of Public Opinion and The Phantom Public explained that the decrease in democracy was due to the fact that “…the American voter was ill-informed
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very traditional back in the early to mid 1900’s and still has a continued effect today. It can be observed that many of the same gender roles/stereotypes found in A Dolls House can be observed in the early to middle 1900’s North American culture: Women are expected to be housewives‚ rely on men financially‚ and to be independent at their duties. Through out the early to middle 1900’s gender roles were present but not noticed much until the mid 1900’s‚ simply because women were always expected to
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Jackziel Lopez Period 1 December 1‚ 2014 Paul Newman was the most distinguished twentieth-century finest American actor in his time. 1960’s Popular Bands The Beatles‚ The Beach Boys‚ The Rolling Stones‚ The Doors‚ The Four Tops 1960’s Popular T.V. Shows Batman‚ The Flintstones‚ The Addams Family‚ The Andy Griffith Show‚ The Twilight Zone John F. Kennedy‚ (35th U.S. President)‚ Presidential term: January 20‚ 1961 – November 22‚ 1963 Assassinated: November 22‚ 1963‚ Dallas
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The Beatle’s Legacy From 1960’s To Now Many know The Beatles as the most popular and influential music group of the 20th century. In the early 1960’s‚ their popularity grew rather rapidly. They continued gaining popularity well through the 1960’s. Although their popularity has decreased somewhat over time‚ the influences they have contributed during their career have remained apparent even today. The Beatles originated from the UK in the early 1960’s. Before becoming known as the "Fab
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Bootlegging during the 1920’s was the act carrying‚ making and trading of illegal alcohol during prohibition. It started with the trade of liquor between Americans and Native Americans when prohibition banned the sale of liquor all throughout the United States during the 1920’s and early 1930’s. Which in turn‚ led to the rise of bootlegging and organized crime. Bootlegging became very popular during the early 1920’s due to the laws of prohibition; which banned all sales of alcohol. Bootlegging
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Communism vs. Democracy Communism is an original system of society‚ quite different from Democracy in many ways. While total democracy is not widely spread‚ many forms of it are successful throughout the world today. One of the first and major differences between a Communist and Democratic government is their contrary economic systems. In a communist government‚ the community owns the major resources and means of production. The goal of such a system is to prevent
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During the 1950’s the pop movement emerged on the art scene‚ it was a movement that consisted of artist incorporating various aspects from popular culture‚ into their artworks‚ whether it be material goods‚ celebrities‚ comics or other things from media. In 1956‚ English Painter Richard Hamilton created his famous work of art “Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different‚ so appealing?”‚ a collage composed of various cutouts from other works of art or media. When the cutouts were all placed
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The infamous shower scene in the 1960 film ‘Psycho’ For it being made in 1960‚ this film is edited very well. There is perfect transitions into the story and what is going on. It definitely draws you in‚ whether you like classic movies or not. The editing goes at a slower pace and then builds up as the stabbing starts to happen. The editing creates super suspense. The shot being utilized in this scene is the direct cut. The editing in this clip is quite good. The editing builds up the suspense
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