Rocky II

The intervention of western societies can be seen many time throughout history. This is just the case after the second world war. The idea of “saving” other peoples because they don 't have the same ideas is also something that can be seen many times throughout history. The Cold War is a prime example of both these statements. At a time where rebuild was a necessity and influence from other empires was great, the spread of democracy and communism was heavy. Empires like the US and the USSR were…

In a letter addressed to his wife in 1864, Robert E. Lee wrote, “What a cruel thing is war: to separate and destroy families and friends…to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors, and to devastate the fair face of this beautiful world.” War, no word strikes deeper despair or dread at the inevitable, grotesque acts that will be inflicted upon the face of a beautiful world. One does not even have to imagine but may simply look into the history books to learn of the things…

1.) The source is a physical item; specifically a button that indicates President Wilson’s campaign platform. 2.) This item’s message revolves around the maintenance of peace and prosperity in the United States during the First World War 3.) This source is produced during World War I, and it relates to the 1916 Presidential Election. Indicating by the button’s message, Americans were not in favor of war and the United States still remained militarily neutral. The conclusion that Americans were…

Although American intervention may have had the best intentions, their involvement in Vietnam created one of the most controversial conflicts in modern history. With the defeat of Soviet Russia in the cold war, the defeat of Hitler in World War II era, fears of communist expansion wrecked havoc on the United States administration. President Harry Truman started the initiative to contain communism and three presidents later, the war on communism was still ravaging the globe with Vietnam at it…

1. Why, does the film argue, is the under-representation of women in the political process in the U.S. (and in leadership positions more generally) a big problem? The film argues that the women in the political process in the US are a big problem since they are highly sexualized, depicted as non-intellectual as well as being mocked. They are viewed as the sexual icons which can be used in the advertisement rather than run the political responsibilities. 2. According to the film, what is…

Throughout the history of America there has been many documents written and speeches given that helped to make our country the way it is today. These speeches and documents go as far back as the Revolutionary War and are as current as the Cuban Missile Crisis. Many of these documents or speeches were given in a time of conflict within America. Some brought people together in a time of need, while other set a new precedence for the government. All of these were given by influential people of…

During the 20th century, The United States suffered from many issues, including war, economic depression, lack of equal rights, and unstable foreign relations. During this time, Franklin D. Roosevelt was president for almost twelve years, essentially four terms, from 1933-1945. Ronald Regan served two terms from 1981-1989. Franklin D. Roosevelt went into office when the country was in the midst of an economic panic, and Regan also was inaugurated into office while the US was experiencing…

fighter planes attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The attack injured over 1,000 Americans that resulted in over 2,000 American casualties. Japan also invaded Thailand and British possessions. This was a turning point in World War II and Japan’s defeat was inevitable. The United States were far more superior in all aspects. However, Japan waged war with the United States in 1941 because of the heavy influence of Westerners, which lead to an adoption of a political culture…

North Korea: Population and Technology North Korea is located on the Korean Peninsula in eastern Asia. North Korea is bordered by China, Russia, and South Korea. Not far to the East lies Japan, the former occupier of the entire peninsula (CIA). The location between these countries is one of the most important keys to the formation of North Korea. The exclusive nature, high-urbanization, and governmental policies are leaving the Korean population in a tug-of-war between natural reductions…

first victim to fall to the German War Machine; the Polish armies weren’t ready, and they were devastated from the heavy bombing. After the invasion of Poland, Germany used Blitzkrieg in the invasion of France and Russia. In the early years of World War II, Blitzkrieg was bringing swift victories against Germany’s enemies in Europe. But while the war went on, Blitzkrieg started to fail Nazi Germany’s military in Russia because of the size of the Soviet Union and the supply lines for the…