President Reagan revived military programs that Carter had cut, as well as restart the arms race (Schultz, 2013). His efforts would restart the Cold War. Reagan would provide financial aid to developing anticommunist countries, such as El Salvador, which would become known as the Reagan Doctrine. During this time the Soviet Union’s economy had begun to collapse. This was the beginning of the end of the Cold War.…
Immediately after the allies rose victorious of the Nazis and the rest of the axis powers. A potentially more dangerous and devastating war broke out. This war, however was a battle about ideology and cultural habits and ways. This war would be against one of our crucial allies during WWII, the soviets. The tension broke out early after the russians had conquered their way back into the German heartland and had captured Berlin.…
After World War II, Germany was divided into four parts: the West was controlled by the US, Great Britain and France, and the East was under the control of the USSR. These four countries were allies during World War II and fought against the fascist countries of Japan, Germany and Italy. When the war ended and Germany was divided into four parts, the USSR and the US started the political, economical and military “race” known as the Cold War from 1945 to 1989. The division of Europe from the Baltic Sea in the north to the Balkan Peninsula in the South is famously called the Iron Curtain, and it exemplifies the political differences between France, Great Britain and the US had with the USSR before the Berlin Wall was raised; although the territory…
Ballard 1 The forties were dominated by fashion statements, fascinating inventions, and life-changing events. The forties contain many well-known events in history; however, this time period is mainly known for World War II, for the attack on Pearl Harbor, and for the Holocaust. Because of the numerous events that occurred, the forties are known as the decade of a new era. From small inventions such as the creation of t-shirts to drastic events such as World War II, each has affected the world’s outcome in one way or another. Events during the 1940s have affected today’s society immensely.…
In “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July” Fredrick Douglass uses evidence from the Declaration of Independence, the Fugitive Act of 1850, Shakespeare, and the Bible, to strategically argue that America has the ability to be condemned but still suffices hope as a country for the future. He parallels the significant difference in celebrating the Fourth of July in America through the use of racial contents, in which he proves that the national holiday is undoubtedly celebrated differently amongst the dark clouds and the bright horizon. Douglas's speech brings to light the hypocrisy and hatred that the young nation discreetly tries to overshadow. Through his evidence, diction and ideas, he measures the unjust, unreasonable, and oppressive qualities…
World War II: A Different Look Imagine a world in which America had actually lost World War II. Consider the impact the Nazi’s would have had on the world if they were to win. It can be hard to determine as there can be multiple scenarios to how this would play out. Along with this, there is no true way to determine what would have happened. The book, “The Man in The High Castle” takes a look at what the world would be like if the Axis powers had won World War II.…
The Great Depression was a time frame of 10 years (1929-1939) This was a critical worldwide event of economic depression which took place during 1929 for most countries and lasted until 1939 when World War II took place. Also consisted of the Wall Street Crash which began in October 24th 1929, losses of the month would total 16 billion dollars which was an enormous sum at the time. Worst years would include 1932 and 1933 due to unemployment increasing to 23.6 percent to 24.9 percent (15 million citizens lost their jobs) As Roosevelt was inaugurated, he began the “First 100 Days” which involved severe legislative activity.…
Stories are great. Who doesn’t love a good story. We have been telling them passing them around spreading them for as long as humans have been around. The best way to spread a story, so it can reach thousands even millions of people is through the internet. The internet may be one of the best inventions so far.…
Throughout much of American history, African Americans have been enslaved, feared, and loathed by white citizens. Despite gaining their freedom after the Civil War, African Americans continued to deal with racism, violence, and segregation. It wasn’t until the mid to late 20th century that blacks in America were granted equal rights. Many of us accredit the late Abraham Lincoln for the abolishment of slavery; though this was his initial plan before he was assassinated, we owe the credit to the late Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson was appointed after the death of Abraham Lincoln and even though he abolished slavery, he did not include slaves into his plan; but slaves were still free and deserved their rights of freedom.…
I think that if there is an event that happened that is very significant, it should always be remembered in some way. For example, the 4th of July is a historic event that is so important to America because it is where we gained our independence. This why we celebrate the 4th of July and are proud of it, and wouldn’t want it to just pass by as any other day. The same way is for the Greek and their tragedies. The tough times that the Greek have gone through is something that was intense, and created a lot of effect on them.…
Molly Meka English 100 Essay 3 Final 9/11: A Day That Changed the World On September 11th, 2001, our world changed forever. The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon caused an immediate call for change in U.S. Foreign Policy, which in cause, increased tensions between America and the Middle East, the strengthening and safety of our borders, and through the foundation of Homeland Security.…
The Korean War and The Afghanistan War were two major events in the cold war, but both shared some differences and similarities. Each war was placed in a totally different theater around the globe. They both started in different ways, for different causes, in different settings, and with different ending, but still managed to have some similarities in them. We’ll be talking about all the difference and similarities. We will talk about each war in detail and how each started and ended and everything in between them.…
The beginning of the Cold War created a new era of division, power, and communist ideals. During this fight for control, one of the biggest construction endeavors in history took place, known as the Berlin Wall. This blockade was built by the Soviet Union and East Berlin soldiers in order to cease the flow of emigrants into the West. The formulation of the Berlin Wall led to a separation of the people, a fight for freedom in government, a struggle for survival, and a political battle between World War II allies.…
That is when the country began to go to complete operation mode in protecting the nation and it’s people, and it began planning a war. It’s leader at the time President George W. Bush had made…
During the late 1970s, The world’ leading powers were deep in a crisis beyond their control. The price of oil went through the roof since the OPEC imposed an embargo. In the United States, unemployment was increasing. In Japan, the economy was going down for the first time since World War II. Communism was creeping through Greece and Spain.…