...The First world war was a big deal. It was one of history’s biggest wars with over 40 million deaths. It went from 1914 to 1918. The US joined the war because of the Germans' decision to resume the policy of unrestricted submarine warfare, and the so-called "Zimmerman telegram," intercepted by the British, in which Germany floated the idea of an alliance with Mexico. ... They abandoned it in the face of US pressure earlier in the war. It was a bloody war, but it was also hard at home. The Home Front during World War One refers to life in Britain during the war itself. The Home Front saw a massive change in the role of women, rationing, the bombing of parts of Britain by the Germans (the first time civilians were targeted in war), conscientious objectors and strikes by discontented workers. he whole nation was under the jurisdiction of DORA (Defence...
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...The World War most definitely had a significant impact on the ever-changing America, however the way she carried herself post-war, threatened her status in the upcoming years leading to more inevitable conflict. America was thought of as the greatest power coming out of World War I due to its financial stability, lack of need for any large-scale repairing, and it's eventual recognition as the world's leading nation. Although, the elements that made the nation seem powerful, were it's eventual source of weakness. Above the surface, the United States was a hub of industrialism with a sound economy. All of which was true, however, among all of the positive change were small localized issues that separated the country. The author of the 'No” view point, Neiberg, claimed that despite the growing issues of large-scale immigration and controversial urbanization, the country remained...
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...World war one was a turning point in human history, especially in women’s role in society. While in other nations, the change was more obvious, in Australia a great shift in the responsibilities of women can be seen through their efforts to support the war. In war stricken countries, society had defined male service to the nation as combat. Most nations also called upon and celebrated women as mothers, the representative of family life and domesticity. However, by the end of the Great War, women had through their………. had disproved the typical stereotype and instead have become a symbol of earlier feminism. Overall The Great War brought about the most substantial change in women’s roles. For all of women’s extensive and varied war work, most public celebrations of their contributions underlined that such labor was part of ‘doing their bit for the duration’. Although it is not always realised, equality for women has come a long way in only a short period of time. At the time of World War I, Australia, New Zealand and a few other Scandinavian countries were the only nations who gave women the right to vote. Yet in Australia, women still received a wage 54 percent lower than that of their male counterparts. Their role was still seen to be in the home, performing domestic duties and raising the children. From the...
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...the 19th century, wars were fought using simple ineffective ways to battle that caused major casualties. Such examples were the lined up of men on opposite side and shot each other down like the battle of Gettysburg. There was also the lack of reinforcements due to nonexistent communications and simple one loaded rifles such as musket rifles. Beginning of the 20th century marked the beginning of modern warfare that dramatically changed military tactics and new weaponry. The introduction of trench warfare in the beginning of World War One changed the way front lines are defended. Concrete boxes were filled across the battlefield with the introduction of machines guns that made it difficult to cross trenches. One machine gun cause major casualties and an increase in deaths due to the lack of new tactics against a new technology. This also introduce stalemates as both parties on either side had...
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...regard to the United States’ involvement in World War I, America’s centralized form of government’s judgments varied from major achievements to catastrophic extortions, comparing and contrasting the governments decision making within their contributions before and after their entrance to World War I in all aspects of society. In the early 20th century, the years prior to World War I, also known as the progressive reform era, significant progressive journalists such as Ida Tarbel and Jacob Riis, believed that the government could be a tool for change and that the promotion of safety and efficiency in the work place and a good education were the key factors to reach economic stability and success. (TRF & VOF). During this time period, American citizens looked to the government to provide solutions and plans to fix...
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...Short Essay on War and Terror The United States is known as a Super Power in the world today for two particular reasons and they are one, the outcome of World War II and two, how the President at that time, Franklin Delano Roosevelt handled conflicts at home as well as conflicts overseas. During that time the United States was going through some challenges dealing with the Great Depression and the difficulties of Germany beginning to start conflicts in Europe where there was nothing being done about it. World War II was a situation America had stayed out of for about three years, but when the U.S. finally did get involved the balance was then tipped in the favor of the allies due to the U.S. involvement. Also, as it was shown in World War I, when the United States gets involved with conflicts dealing with issues overseas we are very effective and are resolute on becoming triumphant. This resolve continued with a Reaganite point of view, it was president Regan who responded to the Soviet proxies with a proxy war built on the Nixon doctrine of preparing to wage low-intensity conflicts against military nationalist regimes in the Third World. Although by 9/11 the methods changed drastically from low-intensity proxy war to high-intensity direct warfare. [1] No different than the conflict the U.S. has dealt with and continues to deal with today in Iraq and Afghanistan. The era of proxy wars began with America’s defeat in Vietnam and closed with the invasion of Iraq...
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...Running Head: WORLD WAR II EMPLOYMENT 1 World War II Employment Opportunities Rachael J. Broddy ENG 122: English Composition II Prof. John Thorburn February 15, 2016 WORLD WAR II EMPLOYMENT 2 World War II Employment Opportunities While women and individuals of different ethnic backgrounds had no place in the job market before the war, World War II became a stepping stone for employment prospects; women were not seen as just childbearing homemakers anymore, many doors opened, and minorities were allowed to enlist in the United States Armed Forces. World War II facilitated to create new employment ventures for the future and also to promulgate what we now know is the civil rights movement. Before World War II, women were just the supporters of their men who were serving our country overseas or often homemakers that did not work outside of the home they lived in. Men went to work outside of the home, on occasion a women did, but it was not very frequent. African Americans and Hispanics typically were housemaids. They were expected to stay home and take care of the household. White women did have better jobs, but not many options were out there that they were allowed to perform. Typically they had worked in a clerical, retail or nursing job. It became apparent when the war began that utilizing women were essential due to many men leaving to fight for our country. The job market opened, and women found employment as electricians, welders, and riveters in defense plants. The...
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...1920s were a decade characterized by great change. Even though it was the decade after world war 1, it was almost 10 years of improvement for many Americans. Industries were still thriving in America and they were actually richer and more powerful than before World War I. So what event made the 1930’s so different? The Great Depression quickly turned those carefree years into ones of turmoil and despair. The decade after the first world war ever saw tremendous change. Progressivism was a leading factor of World War 1 and in the 1920’s the evidence can be seen. Industries were making their products at an increasing rate. Products that were not popular before World War I were now used by millions of Americans. Cars were only used by about 9 million Americans and by the end of the roaring 20’s that number had reached over thirty million. Also many new inventions were created making life for Americans much easier. Radios, vacuum cleaners, irons, washing machines, and refrigerators were the new electronics that everyone had to have. Refrigerators allowed for better production and transportation of food products. This allowed you to keep food cold and fresh making exporting food a valuable part of the economy. These new inventions were making home life easier for men and women. Not only were American families buying these new items but they also started purchasing stock in companies at an increased rate. Buying stocks was available before the war but was not really done. Soon seven million...
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...World History Dr. Mahdavi History 101 Fall 2015 Study Guide For Final Examination The examination will consist of 6 essay questions of and you may choose any four questions to write about (25 points each.) You will receive both a numerical score and a letter grade. In reviewing for the examination, focus your study on the following general topics: 1. Examine the process and the transition from the more traditional "putting-out" system to the rise of the factory system (make sure you learn all about the spinning and weaving machines.) What would be the economic and social implications of this change? (Class notes and Bentley & Ziegler, chapter 29) 2. Discuss the population explosion, urbanization, and other demographic factors of the industrial Revolution. Also, discuss the growth of huge industrial cities during the 19th Century. (Bentley & Ziegler, chap.29) 3. Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart is a good portrayal of an African society in a pre-New Colonialism era. Focus your study on Okonkwo's relationship with his society, which formed his values and traditions. Compare those norms with the arrival of Christian missionaries and the introduction of the European laws and values. (In an essay explain with concrete examples the political, social, economic, judicial, and religious structures of the village of Umofia from Achebe’s book Things Fall Apart. Also, state why Europeans were so determined to bring changes to this...
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...Running head: WOMEN IN AMERICA 1 ! Women In America Katarina Davison HIS204: American History Since 1985 Laverne Peralta February 2nd , 2015 WOMEN IN AMERICA 2 ! In the history of the world, women have ruled the world, shaped the world, and changed the world and in the United States, women have had a storied and grand history that has evolved the role of women from typical housewife to leaders of women's rights movements and has shown their true worth and true potential to their male counterparts. In this paper, I will be talking about six key events and time periods that have changed not just women's history but the overall history a nation. Three of these events and time periods will be before 1930 and three of them will be after 1930 to give the reader an overall sense of the evolution of the role women have played. The events that I will be talking about are the roles that women played in World War One beginning in 1914, the second historic event is the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote, the third time period I will be talking about before 1930 is that of the roaring 1920s. After 1930, the changes were still happening for women and World War II was a major point in the evolution of what it means to be a woman, this time period was quickly followed by the baby boom. The final time period I will discuss is the Feminist Movement in the 1960s and how those efforts have led to a lasting impression of who women are in today's modern era. WOMEN IN...
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...changed forever. The Vietnam War was a war not worth fighting for according to the American public, but the stance of the government strengthened as a fight for power increased. In Vietnam, young soldiers were forced to integrate themselves into a contrasting lifestyle-- that they had never typically had any first-hand experience in-- that created wanted and unwanted changes in a person; ultimately causing the war to change an individual, physically and psychologically. The war between the Viet Cong and America brought many hardships to each country and especially to the American soldiers. The circumstances on why the war was being...
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...Write a 5-6 page paper in which you: 1. Identify at least two (2) major historical turning points in the period under discussion. 2. Analyze the impact of the two (2) or more major historical turning points selected on America’s current society, economy, politics, and culture. 3. Give at least two (2) reasons that Americans in the late 1930s wanted to stay out of the European conflict that became World War II. 4. Explain the role that women played to help win World War II. 5. Describe at least two civil rights breakthroughs after World War II that moved the cause of African-Americans forward. 6. Describe at least two (2) ways in which the Vietnam War brought political awareness to a new generation of young Americans. 7. Describe at least two (2) programs of President Johnson’s “Great Society” agenda that are still with us today. 8. Include at least two (2) references other than the textbook. At least one (1) of your sources must be obtained from the collection of databases accessible from the Learning Resources Center Web page. Generic encyclopedic Internet resources such as Wikipedia or Answers.com will not be considered acceptable. Your assignment must: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name...
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...QUESTION 1: How did World War II involve the entire population of the United States? Specifically, how did economic resources and popular support for the war influence American society during the war? Make sure to include the role of minorities. I see this time in history as one of the moments were there has been very drastic changes from decade to decade. After having studied the difficult periods of time in the 1920s and 1930s, specially with minorities, like women and African americans. I can see a huge shift during world war II and after war. It was a huge change in society. After being in a great depression came a massive flow of jobs, and opportunities, which lifted the American economy, and gave opportunities to minorities. The United States majorly influenced the American Society by the massive rise in economic resources such as war jobs in industry, business and agriculture, and popular support. In mobilizing the nation for war, the federal government expanded to dimensions and powers far beyond those of the the 1930s. The authority of the executive branch grew enormously as the government managed production, materials, and labor, rationed goods, set prices, limited wages, conscripted men and money, controlled information and sometimes shortened liberties, and spent and taxed more than before. The number of civilian employees quadrupled, from fewer than one million in 1939 to nearly four million in 1945.Certainly big business profited greatly from World War II. The...
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...impact the world would have if one important person, that affected society, was killed. Well, in history the 35th U.S president was assassinated November 22, 1963 and the world was tumbling down as everyone was in shock/great grief. This man’s name was John F. Kennedy. He was assassinated in Dallas, Texas by Lee Harvey Oswald. JFK was considered a great leader because he had strong goals: He wanted to change America. Yes, it’s true all presidents want to change the world, but Kennedy was different because he thought very differently and had unique goals that seemed almost impossible. His two main goals that he tried to achieve, that made this assassination unjust was: He supported the Civil Rights Movement and wanted equal rights for everyone, he also wished that there would be peace everywhere and wanted America to spread peace. But, he did receive hate from others because of some of the bad decisions he made. John F. Kennedy had a vivid image for America being equal. “JFK represented a symbol of hope for the underserved and grossly overlooked citizens.” (Gomez 1). When he became the president,...
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...The Pride and the Guns lead to a world war Europe was preparing for one of the darkest and brutal war that humankind would witness. In June 28, 1914 conflict sparked in the Balkans. Problems started to rise in Europe. Alliances were formed and militarism was the defense of every country. Soon Europe was at what would be one of the most bloodiest and brutal war humankind would witness. Four years of battle that took millions of lives, economic problems, and hunger. A war that would change the world forever. Imperialism sparked in the world and Europeans fought to prove who was the best. On December 11, 1899, german chancellor, Bernhard Von Bulow, gave a speech in which he expressed his frustration that the german people “Will be the hammer or the anvil”. Germany was afraid that if England kept increasing its colonial empire, Germany could become the “Slaves of humanity” again....
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