Communist state

For decades, the United States population had an overreaching fear of communism, and were afraid that it could take over America. Although hatred for communists began as early as the 1910’s and 1920’s, it was the most intense during the period of the Cold War, which lasted from 1949 to 1989 . It was considered a period of extreme dishonesty and disloyalty, as Americans who may have been innocent were accused of aiding the Soviet Union. The main leader of these manhunts for disloyal citizens was…

The world was in a fragile state in the post-WWII era and created a opportune environment for the spread and popularization of communism. The Korean War (1950-1953) and the Vietnam War (1964-1973) were two prime examples of how communism took a strong foothold in various world regions. While they both contributed to the rising tension and causes of the Cold War, the Korean War affected the early scene while the Vietnam War affected the Cold War towards its later stages. However, both wars did…

How far was the domestic response to fears of communist influence in the period following the First World War different from the domestic response in the period following the Second World War? The domestic response to communist influence in the periods following both world wars were commonly known as Red Scares. It is controversial to suggest that the Red Scares were more different than they are similar. In addressing this question it is necessary to consider the responses from authorities, the…

and used lost of "weapons" were used to fight it. The cold war started because the united states wanted to stop Comunsim, the Soviets wanted to be more powerful, and both counties did not agree how to help other counties. This war went on for forty years and it cost a lot of problems in the counties. The cold war had a lot of things going on at the time. The Soviets wanted to share things and the united states did not want to share anything. Comunism was a big deal because most of the counties…

defined as a theory or system of social organization based on holding all of the property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state. (Dictionary.com) What this basically means is that property ownership is divided equally among a community or owned by the state. When it is owned by the state, property is divided to the people. Everyone works and is paid by what they need. In history, Communism has played an important role. The concept of communism has…

especially South Korea. As the United States wanted to intervene anyway so they can make sure that South Korea don't get influenced into adopting Communism as they thought that would have been a big issue for the world. The Korean War negatively affected North Korea in many ways; social, economic and political. Socially they became isolated from South Korea because of their communist ideology, mostly having issues with the United Nations as well as the United States. Similarly,…

In the 1930s the social, political, and racial divisions in the United States were on the rise. During this period, the social division was evident in the financial difficulties of individuals that led to a rise in human trafficking. Men and women would ride trains all over the country looking for jobs and many women were in such financial difficulties that they had to sell sex to survive. In response, the Mann Act was passed, which outlawed travel for prostitution and human trafficking.…

American Politician who served as a U.S. Senator from the state of Wisconsin from 1947 until 1957. McCarthy died on May 2, 1957 the cause for his death was acute hepatitis. In the 1950’s, the Red Scare was fueled by right-wing charges concerning American communists, communist sympathizers, citizens who were thought to be unwittingly assisting the communist native attempts to achieve social justice. The reason for the Red Scare was that Communist agents were infiltrating US and the government,…

Evaluate the reasons for the rise and fall of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia INTRODUCTION The Khmer Rouge is a term coined by Prince Norodom Sihanouk, literally meaning ‘Red Khmers’, to describe the Communist Party of Kampuchea, led by Saloth Sar, or more commonly known as Pol Pot. From 1975-1979, the Khmer Rouge seized power over Cambodia and conducted the tragic Cambodian genocide. Inspired by Maoism, they believed in the creation of a classless, communal society to achieve equality of all, and…

During the Cold War, war damage and poverty in Europe invited Communists influence. However, in 1947, the the U.S. created the Policy of Containment that was a way to stop Soviet expansion without having to go to war. The U.S. had began to strengthen America's ability to the communist threat. Although there were numerous causes of the Second Red Scare following World War II, including fear and the spread of communism, Joseph McCarthy used fear and accusations in order to make himself stronger.…