Communism : A Major Role Shaping The 20th Century

Communism is the antithesis of the American society. Americans felt that action was required to prevent communism from entering the U.S. Americans voted for lawmakers that would fulfill the needs to prevent the spread of communism from entering the U.S. This concept was evident in laws such as the Communist-Control act, the introduction of the school course titled Americanism vs. Communism, and executive strategies were popular among U.S citizens (History.com Staff). Finally, the influence of the American ideology impacted the American political system while the U.S was at

Soon after the conclusion of World War II in 1945, Communism posed a threat in the United States. This threat, also known as the Red Scare, was triggered because of the tension between the Soviet Union and the United States. The tension between the two superpowers led to the beginning of the Cold War in the late 1940s. Because the Soviets were a communistic country, many Americans feared Communism because of the influence that it had in America. Many intellectuals supported Communism in the U.S. which led to more concern within the country. The communistic threat presented by the Soviets in the war led to the spread of Communism within the U.S. It was a fear that many Americans spoke out against in attempt to save the American

After World War II, the growing popularity of communist groups in Eastern Europe frightened the United States. Though the Cold War had many factors from the war, it is said to have been triggered by the Yalta Conference. The Soviets had disproportional losses from the war; they lost millions of soldiers as well as civilians, while the United States lost primarily soldiers.To prevent further losses, Russia bulked their borders up with Red Army soldiers. Both countries were responsible for the Cold War tensions; America saw no good in Communism and wanted to end the spread of the political theory at any cost. The Soviet Union wanted to show their dominance and success that came from the greatly feared idea of Communism.

After the events that led to World War I, the thought that crossed many Americans mind is communism. Was communism relevant in the United States? Russia had experienced the very ideology of communism. How could the United States avoid this troublesome organized effort know as communism? The fears of communism provoked the term "Red Scare," this limited the possible social changes that could be relevant in the United States. The fear of communism expanded throughout the United States, the constant struggle to eliminate this fear created the concern of social challenges. As the thought of communism was relevant, the political move to influence economy presented itself. Working conditions throughout the country had now improved, the concern of

Communism the advocate of a class war, leading to a government in which all people work and gets paid equivalent to one’s capabilities and needs; also with all property is owned publicly. Most people would agree that socialism would be more fitting for the American society, but Vladimir Lenin prior leader of communist Russia once said, “The goal of socialism is communism.” Communism being the ideal “antibiotic” for capitalism it would benefit the American society with good understanding of the basic ideals, adaptations of the government, a brief history of Communism, modern day communist parties, and the base population opinion.

Communism was threatening to Americans post World War II because its foundation contradicted the ideology of democracy and capitalism that perpetuated the Western world for so long. Whether it was foreign policy, democracy in action, or the red scare that happened right here at home, anti-communism sentiment was permeated almost all aspects of American life from the war’s end to nearly the end of the century.

Our federal government involvement with communism during the mid-1950s is what made the Communist threat such a big concern or obsession for the general public. Between the 1940s and 1950s, almost every government agency was on a crusade against Communists. Although the name for this phenomenon was taken from Senator McCarthy, McCarthy wasn’t the one that held the most influence in the development of McCarthyism. It was the executive branch of the government. This branch brought up concerns about national security and built the foundation for the anti-Communist campaign to operate on. The main reason for this was to gain support for the Cold War and obtain bipartisan backing for foreign policy. Truman and his administration were worried that

From the ancient time to today’s society, there are many different doctrines that have been discovered by the philosophers and politicians. Among them, the Communism has participated an important part in the history of the world, and also to the U.S. society. It must be mentioned that the United States is a country representative democracy, and it is divided in three different political parties, which are republican party, democratic party and independent. It is my intention to talk about the communism related to the present-day American society specified in the United States. Even though the United States has many aspects that follow some instructions of the communism, but the country still is more focusing on the democracy.

During the 1950’s, there was a great sense of political pride. Each country felt that their own way of running their countries was better than the practices used in other countries and because of this they did not want to see another country’s influences in their homeland. In this era, American democracy and Russian communism were at odds. America runs on democracy which allows the people to exercise their “freedom” (Anti Communist Propaganda). In the American society, communism is a system of international control and conformity and the act of the government taking complete control over the citizens’ freedom and property (Eisenhower).

From reading American Anti-Communism: Combating the Enemy Within, 1830-1970 by M.J. Heale to watching Civilization (1916) and The Great Dictator (1940), I was able to identify a major comparison amongst all three that even through the economic chaos, peace is the solution. Although, they all were published in different years, I was able to analyze that each films and book illustrated that war never has a positive outcome. Wars last for years and usually results to the death of many. In American Anti-Communism, the author provided an insightful overview of the antiradical tradition from the era of Andrew Jackson to Richard Nixon. The horror of communism in the United States was an indication of political fear over the infiltration of international influences during the 20th century. The theoretical fear that was instilled was based off of the significant different between capitalism and communism as economic systems. Some of the most remarkable historical examples that were emphasized during this time were the Red Scare after World War I, McCarthyism in the 1950s and the Cold War. Essentially, while I was reading the book, I felt that the author was a little vague about the causes of anticommunist. From during outside research, I found that the force that drove the causes of anticommunist in the United States was Joseph Stalin and Communist expansion.

It would have been curious to see what communism could have done for black people in America between the 1920s – 1960s, but much like the rest of the world, the implementation theory was mired in personal grudges and beliefs. The people of America and their government, especially, were so afraid that under that despicable black skin of their underclass they would find naturally occurring red, red blood, red muscle, red sinew, something resembles a human being worthy of equality and fair treatment. The pre-cold war attack on black activism was not about communism at all, but white fear. It didn’t have to be communism, it could have been atheism, Islam, socialism, it could have been their skin alone it was just that communism was the most readily

In standard Economics we analyze aspects of capitalism. It is reasonable to do so, as not only is that the system we use, but to an extent how the world stage works. Trade for monetary value, not equal distribution of recourses. However it is important to talk about a still current economic and political movement, communism. There are still a handful of countries that prescribe to the communist ideals set by Karl Marx and Frederic Engels. However, do these countries stand up when compared to the original Communist Manifesto? Do they compare to the capitalist and socialist countries on the world stage? That is what I plan to answer.

Communist ideology, has had a powerful impact on shaping political realities throughout the 20th century. The most important political events of the past century can be explained with reference to communist ideas and its attempts at the implementation of those ideas.

Communism, in the Marxist-Leninist view, has influenced the history of the twentieth century, which saw strong ties between the Communist and Western countries, namely between the socialist and with market economies’ countries. This movement is seen as the idea of having a production and to create a classless, moneyless and stateless structure that is political, economic and social. (the globalization)

     Communism had one of the greatest political impacts than any other political ideas in the 20th century around the world. What is important and interesting about communism is its background, concept, and why many countries apply to this idea. This essay will generally focus on the background, ideology, and why the countries and political parties applied to this idea.