...until the time of his death in 1960. Where he proved himself worthy was on the public stage during all the wars Canada was involved with during his lifetime. In WW1 he helped innovate the grain industry by helping to introduce grain elevators in the prairies which was essential to the home front war efforts. In WWII he was responsible for overseeing all industry production of equipment and munitions which was an essential role in the federal government at that time and it was a very demanding position with a lot of responsibility. After the ally victory of the two World Wars he then contributed again to the war efforts of the Cold War. He played a contributing factor to developing Canada’s nuclear industry in case of an upcoming attack as the Minister of Defense Production. On top of his war efforts he was also responsible for the establishment of a number of crown corporations such as the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Trans-Canada Airlines and the oil pipeline which extends from Alberta to central Canada. It was not necessarily just Howe’s war efforts which qualify him for a lasting place in Canadian history but rather his ability to fuse both government and business which benefit all stakeholders involved. His capability to facilitate very complex and accurate deals that satisfy the desires of all parties involved was what made Howe so influential in his tenure in Politics. One of his nicknames was “Minister of everything” because he was nearly the minister of...
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...until the time of his death in 1960. Where he proved himself worthy was on the public stage during all the wars Canada was involved with during his lifetime. In WW1 he helped innovate the grain industry by helping to introduce grain elevators in the prairies which was essential to the home front war efforts. In WWII he was responsible for overseeing all industry production of equipment and munitions which was an essential role in the federal government at that time and it was a very demanding position with a lot of responsibility. After the ally victory of the two World Wars he then contributed again to the war efforts of the Cold War. He played a contributing factor to developing Canada’s nuclear industry in case of an upcoming attack as the Minister of Defense Production. On top of his war efforts he was also responsible for the establishment of a number of crown corporations such as the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Trans-Canada Airlines and the oil pipeline which extends from Alberta to central Canada. It was not necessarily just Howe’s war efforts which qualify him for a lasting place in Canadian history but rather his ability to fuse both government and business which benefit all stakeholders involved. His capability to facilitate very complex and accurate deals that satisfy the desires of all parties involved was what made Howe so influential in his tenure in Politics. One of his nicknames was “Minister of everything” because he was nearly the minister of...
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...Life after World War II Once WWII ended, the United States experienced many changes, both good and bad. Despite inflation and war strikes, the U.S successfully transitions to a peacetime economy. The economy didn’t just change, but the government also with the changes in balance of power of the three branches of federal government during the 20th century resulting in the expansion of executive power during periods of crisis. Many factors contributed to the better economy, and even minimum wages increased to 75 cents because of one of Truman’s Fair Deal that Congress passed. Although with the good times, there came the bad. There was a lot of labor unrest during this period. After WWII, rising inflation triggered the labor unrest. A wave of U.S industrial strikes at the end of WWII contributed to President’s Truman’s attempt to place strict limits on striking labor unions when national interests were at stake. A miner’s strike also took place, which was ended by President Truman by ordering the government seizure of the mines while pressuring owners to grant most union demands. Labor leaders strongly rejected the Taft-Hartley Act in 1947 because the act favored big business interests over union interests. Delinquency was also a problem. Concerns about juvenile delinquency and failing educational systems surfaced during these years. Topping the list of juvenile crimes was car theft, which was something that needed to be changed. Other countries also had an impact on the U.S...
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...economic growth or decline in each decade from the 1950s through the 1990s. Then explain how various presidents have dealt with economic problems and why they succeeded or failed. 5. Write an essay about the impact of television on the history of the United States over the past fifty years in which you describe in detail at least one historical event of national importance from each decade of the 1950s - 1990s that was affected by TV. Civil Right: The WWII can be recognized at the origin of the period when United States started it political and economical dominant compare to other nations. WWII reshaped Americans’ understanding of themselves as a people. The struggle against Nazi tyranny and its theory of a master race discredited ethnic and racial inequality. Originally promoted by religious and ethnic minorities in the 1920s and the Popular Front in the 1930s, a pluralist vision of American society now became part of official rhetoric. What set the United States apart from its wartime foes, the government insisted, was not only dedication to the ideals of the Four Freedoms but also the principle that Americans of...
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...countries in order to prevent the spread of communism. a. Containment b. Deterrence c. Marshall Plan d. War Powers Act 3. The theories of which economist helped justify the increase in government spending during the New Deal? a. Ben Bernanke b. Alan Greenspan c. Adam Smith d. John Maynard Keynes 4. Which of the following entities prepares the budget for Congress? a. Appropriations Committee b. Department of Monetary Management c. Congressional Budget Office d. Budget Committee 5. The conduct of international relations is known as a. Coercion b. Threats c. Subterfuge d. Diplomacy 6. When the government spends more than it makes in a fiscal year, it’s called: a. Deficit b. National Debt c. Surplus d. Balanced budget 7. The expenditures that the government is legally required to pay are called: a. Deficit spending b. Mandatory spending c. Discretionary Spending d. Required spending 8. Governors on the Federal Reserve serve a ___ year term. a. 2 b. 6 c. 10 d. 14 9. The first step of the policy making process is: a. Agenda setting b. Policy Outputs c. Policy Outcomes d. Policy Objectives 10. Which of the following is not a function of the Federal Reserve? a. Make loans to banks b. Regulate banks c. Set tax rates d. Set interest rates 11. The policy that uses taxing and...
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...signed after WWI in the palace of Versailles on June 28, 1919. Its goals were to "clean up the mess" after the war. The Treaty reestablished many boundaries and borders. Colonies, namely Germany's, were split among the Allied nations. Germany was disarmed since they were considered to be a threat by the rest of the world. Germany was also forced to take full responsibility for WWI, and were charged billions of dollars, which destroyed their economy. In the long run, the Treaty did more harm than good. Due to all the problems the Treaty caused for Germany, the country was left in a bad mood and was definitely looking at the rest of the world with a vengeful eye. In a way, it could be said that the Treaty of Versailles indirectly led to WWII. ● Explain the policy of Imperialism: - Simply put, imperialism is the quest for colonial empires. Countries go to other places in the world and claim them as their own. Countries imperialized for many reasons. Some countries wanted to establish military bases. An example of this is Hawaii, which the United States took over and used as a naval base. Other reasons countries imperialized were to gain global prestige, as well as to expand their territory. ● President Wilson's rules for peace after WWI: - After the war, President Woodrow Wilson sought to repair the ill feelings after WWI. Therefore, he developed a program for world peace which were referred to as the "Fourteen Points." Nine of these points dealt with the...
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...The Holocaust “There is no past, no present, no future, rootless, with no shadow.” This is a quote from a Jewish man who was a prisoner during The Holocaust. I believe that this quote explicitly explains how miserable the Jews were during this gruesome, unspeakable chapter in history. I can’t even imagine how it felt to be imprisoned by a group of people just because of my ethnicity. After World War II (WWII) was the beginning of this historically acclaimed event. Germany owed a number of nations money, including the United States (U.S.), for supplying the Germans throughout both World War I (WWI) and WWII with war supplies. The country soon found itself in an economic depression, and did not know what to do about it. A man named Adolf...
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...1970’s Stephen Lundert Dr. Mel Albin HIS 105 Contemporary US History Strayer University 2 June 2013 This is the Baby Boom Generation. The period runs from the beginning of WWII thought the end of the 1960’s. The Vietnam War period was a very tumultuous period for the United States and a counterculture was created. This was also a period of great social unrest. The economic upturn that began at the end of WWII came to an end. The US participated in 3 wars; World War II, Korea, and Vietnam during this period. Women and minorities continued to make advances and even had some victories in the Civil Rights arena. There were several major tuning points that occurred during this time period but, I selected WWII and the Cold War because I believe they had the greatest impact. The first turning point to be discussed will be World War II. The war prompted a tremendous mobilization of America Resources, at a level not seen since the Civil War. The American Economy ramped up from that of the low-production Great Depression years to the most powerful economy in the world. The economy showed the most remarkable improvement, Wartime mobilization boosted production, increased demand for labor, and rescues the economy from the depression. World War II initiated the most significant federal management of the economy in American history. When the war began, President Roosevelt implemented the War Production Board (WPB) to steer the economy into manufacturing weapons rather...
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...The Federal Government’s Efforts to Improve the Economy Economic growth and employment are the basis for increased prosperity. Over the course of American history, there has been much debate regarding whether attaining that increased prosperity is (or is not) a direct reflection of imposed federal, state, and local tax policies. These tax policies are imposed for a variety of reasons, such as to reduce budget deficits, support war efforts, and strengthen the economy. It has become increasingly difficult, however, to ascertain which economic effects are true consequences of changes in tax policy. By reviewing the state of the U.S. economy over time and how growth and employment were affected by taxation, we can see how the Fed has engaged in economic policies. The Great Depression (1929 – 1939) The stock market crashed in 1929 and the Great Depression began. The United States economy spiraled downward as the government increased taxes (through the Tax Acts of 1932 and 1936 as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “New Deal”) in order to compensate for lost revenue. During this time, public opinion had been that the wealthy were shirking their fiscal responsibilities through aggressive tax avoidance. In response, President Roosevelt’s New Deal tax laws were designed to increase statutory and effective rates on the nation’s wealthiest citizens. The rationale behind the tax increases was that increased government spending without raising taxes would weaken...
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...unity of America for WWII, the true underbelly of many American opinions and what it was to be a true American were revealed. Was the identity of a true American liberal or conservative? Were they from the suburbs and farm lands or urban? Were they a rebel or did they conform to the government and social norms? Were they stay at home mothers or did they leave home to join the workforce with men?...
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...the way government utilizes taxation and spending with the aim of influencing the overall economy. Usually, the government use fiscal policy to ensure strong and sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty (Horton & El-Ganainy, 2009). The function and objectives of fiscal policy have increasingly gained popularity in the current financial crisis as most governments have stepped in to promote financial systems, jump-start growth, and solve the implications of the crisis on vulnerable groups. The main goals of fiscal policy include * Maintain low rate of inflation * Stimulate economic growth especially during economic recession * Typically, fiscal policy works to stabilize economic growth, bust economic cycle and avoid a boom 1. Responsibility for fiscal policy The executive (the president) and the Congress are responsible for fiscal policy 2. Difference between fiscal policy and monetary policy Fiscal policy is concerned with changes in taxation and changes in federal government purchases while monetary tool is involve shifts in supply of money and in the interest rates. Both the monetary and fiscal instruments are aimed to achieve favorable macroeconomic policy goals. When policymakers aim to affect the economy, they manipulate the fiscal policy and the monetary policy. The central of bank any country indirectly influences activity by changing the quantity of money under circulation through adjusting the interest rates, sale of government bonds and...
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...white person (OpenStax, 849). From Plessy v. Ferguson to the Selma to Montgomery March in 1965, African-Americans have suffered through many setbacks at the expense of a government that did not recognize them equal to the white man. The struggle of for civil rights within the...
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...Franklin Delano Roosevelt, or better known as FDR, was one of the most phenomenal people to change American history. He was the nation’s 32nd president to serve for more than two terms (March 4, 1933 to April 12, 1945). Throughout his presidential terms, FDR had to deal with tough times that have impacted history, such as, the Great Depression and World War II (WWII), but, however, he also has allowed blacks and women to have more responsibilities. During the Great Depression, FDR was a hard worker to have America finish it, and during WWII, he was encouraging people to not lose hope, and when he allowed blacks and women to be at a closer level as white men, he was tolerated of it. As a result, because of FDR’s steps, America is how it is today....
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...of the issues relating to this controversy. It is thoroughly debated whether the New Deal did actually provide the momentum to boost the US out of the depression, or whether it was merely coincidental factors such as WWII which provided the real recovery. Johnson insists that the New Deal was in fact counterproductive and hampered the economy and that it was WWII that masked the New Deals failure and helped reboot the economy. This view is rebuffed by Jenkins and Shakes who believe that the New Deal, although far from being perfect provided the stability for recovery to occur and thus kick-started the economy. Johnson overall picture of the supposed New Deal recovery was that is was ‘slow and feeble’ with its impact being virtually non-existence or in fact stunting growth. This is reinforced by Shlaes, ‘NRA was so inflexible they frightened away capital and discouraged employers from hiring workers’. With Johnson stating the only ‘good year was 1937 when unemployment being at 14.3%’ though rising again to 20% in 1938. Throughout the 30s the levels of unemployment never dropped below 10% and that it was only when ‘America on the brink of war’ that unemployment passed below 5% and production levels ‘finally passes 1929 levels for good’. In Johnson view it was WWII which eradicated unemployment and ramped up production levels without which the US would have still been stuck in an economic slump. Furthermore to indicate the failure of the New Deal, there still were huge inconsistences...
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...Max Decker Period. 3 Pecha Kucha Script Slide 1 Introduction: In Central Europe lies Austria a landlocked country of about 8.5 million people. Austria's terrain is highly mountainous, preceding within the Alps; only 32% of the country is below 1500 feet. Despite its battle scarred history Austria has much cultural and natural beauty. Through the Federal Constitution of 1920 it became a parliamentary republic. Slide 2 Flag: The flag of Austria has three equal horizontal bands of red, white, and red. According to legend, the flag was invented as a consequence of fighting during the Siege of Acre. A soldiers white surcoat was completely drenched in blood, after a fierce battle. When he removed his belt, the cloth underneath was unscathed by it, revealing the arrangement of red-white-red. Slide 3 Government Federal: Austria is a federal republic state with a parliamentary democracy. The function to pass bills is the Cabinet’s most important constitutional responsibility. The Cabinet passes unanimous resolutions. Decision making is not decided by the majority. The current president of Austria is Heinz Ficher. Slide 4 Crime: Crime in Austria is apprehended by many different Austrian law enforcement organizations. It experiences a little overall crime rate and criminal endeavor is concentrated in the larger urban areas. Austria has a strong legal system, and most corruption cases are dealt with effective judgments. Slide 5 Climate Winter: It is set within a temperate...
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