Unit+7

=**03/07/2011: Class Discussion**=

Preview Chapter 27 Qs + Thesis statements



In what ways was America involved in WWII before being bombed at Pearl Harbor? To what extent did this involvement match the “official” foreign policy of the time?

- Prior to WWII, the U.S. government had already been fairly involved in the war, to the extent of which it almost completely contradicted the "official" neutral foreign policy of the time.
 * Using the lend-lease system to provide various countries with armaments to fight against the Axis powers.
 * Also gave out large loans to foreign countries (circular loans, didn't make much of a difference)
 * They used this system with Britain, France, and even Russia, sometimes knowing they wouldn't get paid back.

What were the steps that led the U.S. to declare war and become officially involved in WWII (include dates when available)?

- ﻿There were a number of steps leading the U.S. to join WWII, including tensions over loan payments, violations of the Treaty of Versailles and aggressive actions by the Axis Powers, American support of the Allies, and culminating with the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan.

What is the difference between isolationism and limited American internationalism? In what ways was America practicing limited American internationalism in the years between the world wars?

- In the lead up to joining WWII, American practiced limited internationalism by providing assistance to its Allies through implementation of the cash-and-carry and lend-lease programs. This was different from isolationism because it showed involvement, whereas isolationismwould be a complete lack of involvement in foreign conflict.

What were Italy, Germany, and Japan doing to put the world on a path toward another war?

3/10/2011

Classwork: Referencing an image from a DBQ


 * **According to** a poster issued by the Social Security Board, a monthly check was sent to American citizens from their social security as early as age 65.
 * **In reference to** the poster issued by the government in regards to social security....
 * **Judging by** the poster titled "A monthly check to you.." it seems that the average American lifespan was much shorter than it is today.
 * **Deducing.**.

Chapter 28

Preview Chapter 28 Questions:

1. In what places did the U.S. fight WWII? What were some of the key details of the fighting in these locations?

- Italy = taken back by the U.S from Mussolini, it was then apart of the Allies - Poland - Japan - North Africa - The Phillipines - Russia

How did the American people + the American government react to early news of the Holocaust? - They basically did nothing to help the Jews because any opportunity to aid them was either rejected or ignored.

3. In what ways was American home front mobilization during WWII similar to that of WWI? To what extent did this mobiliation during WWII help end the Great Depression? - mass productions of weapons (war productions), War Production Board (WWII) did not have as much authority as the War Industries Board (WWI);

4. Describe the situation for African Americans and women during WWII. - Women were given a great amount of responsibilty and opportunity. Some took advantage of it, others seemed to fold under the pressure. Many women joined the workforce, made up about 1/3 of the workforce and joined unions. - African Americans joined the war to help their standpoint in society; president established Fair Employment Practices Commission to investigate discrimination against blacks in war industries

6. Describe and evaluate the situation for Japanese Americans and the changing relationship between the U.S. and China during WWII. - Japanese Americans were relocated to camps similar to prisons near the desert (internment).

3/15/2011
 * 1 image that portrays an aspect of WWII:



3/18/2011

Truman Doctrine = **Containment Doctrine (U.S. wanted to help other nations defend themselves against communist forces)** The U.S. had about three choices: do nothing, contain communism where it is and don't let it spread, or eliminate it. They couldn't neccessarily eliminate it because they wanted to avoid warfare and at the same time they obviously weren't going to do nothing, so containing it seemed like the most logical and practical thing. Examples of the Truman Doctrine: - Economic aid to other countries



3/18/2011

Reading + Marking Up the Text on various speeches:



Marxism: founded upon a classless society Everybody shares, everbody does what they can do, everybody gets what they need, and you don't need to struggle to make it anymore. Question: In America, where's the anger? Where's the poor people's revolt, they clearly outnumber the rich, so why not? - The government helps people stay afloat, but rarely helps people **change their status. "There are programs instilled by the government that help, but don't change anything."**

3/21/2011: Class Discussion


 * Cold War -** not a war of military achievements but instead a competition of ideas, influence, types of government, economic systems, science, arms race, space race etc.

The **Fair Deal -** accomplishments: minimum wage increased, worked on discrimination/segregation issues in the workplace + armed forces, the creation of the G.I. Bill also helped many American veterans, and many homes had been constructed due to governemnt finance

Korean War Project:
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**Government Spends Large Amount of Money On:**

 * 1. Social Security**
 * 2. Medicare**
 * 3. Medicaid**
 * 4. Department of Defense**

36th President of the U.S. - Lyndon B. Johnson

- Promised to fulfill Kennedy's legacy - Strong character, insatiable, larger than life personality - Established Medicare, Medicaid - Made great gains for civil rights - Eventually cut the percentage of those who lived in poverty by 1/2 - Had A VERY ACTIVE ADMINISTRATION - Changing the role of the government again, his role is similar to that of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's, in the sense that he's encouraging the government to be more involved in the lives of the people - Helped end the Korean War, but got the United States involved in the Vietnam War shortly after - Domestically seen as a progressive, successful figure but in terms of foreign affairs seen as a failure (primarily because of the Vietnam War)