History is composed of a sequence of events; every event leads to another. Every moment fits into history's cause and effect chain. Some events spark short-lived ideas, while others bring forth a long lasting change. Revolutionary movements, wars, and new technologies have all influenced the world. World War II, for example, completely changed women in America, classic colonialism, and the balance of world powers. Therefore, some people consider World War II to be one of the most important events in history.
The Feminist Movement had fallen silent during the Great Depression. World War II, however, sparked the rebirth of this movement. Firstly, it was believed that working women were stealing men's jobs and money, but as more men joined the military, their jobs were left available to women. Secondly, women were prohibited from serving the military as anything other than a nurse prior to 1942 Shortly after America joined the war though, women began signing up to serve. Approximately 350,00 women served during the war. Women now experienced the work and accomplishment that traditionally belonged to men. After the war ended, men resumed their former positions. However, these women probably taught the following …show more content…
Before the World Wars, European countries dominated the world with their empires. In the mid to late nineteenth century, European powers colonized dozens of territories. However, decolonization began soon after the war. The European powers tried to fight a number of colonial wars that cost them more than they could afford to lose. Between 1945 and 1960, thirty-six new states gained independence from their colonial rulers. The loss of these colonies also brought a loss of power, money, and men to Europe. The nations that were once a great power are merely ghosts of their former selves today. It was the USA and the Soviet Union that dominated the world
The Feminist Movement had fallen silent during the Great Depression. World War II, however, sparked the rebirth of this movement. Firstly, it was believed that working women were stealing men's jobs and money, but as more men joined the military, their jobs were left available to women. Secondly, women were prohibited from serving the military as anything other than a nurse prior to 1942 Shortly after America joined the war though, women began signing up to serve. Approximately 350,00 women served during the war. Women now experienced the work and accomplishment that traditionally belonged to men. After the war ended, men resumed their former positions. However, these women probably taught the following …show more content…
Before the World Wars, European countries dominated the world with their empires. In the mid to late nineteenth century, European powers colonized dozens of territories. However, decolonization began soon after the war. The European powers tried to fight a number of colonial wars that cost them more than they could afford to lose. Between 1945 and 1960, thirty-six new states gained independence from their colonial rulers. The loss of these colonies also brought a loss of power, money, and men to Europe. The nations that were once a great power are merely ghosts of their former selves today. It was the USA and the Soviet Union that dominated the world