Steering the World toward World War II

During the 1930’s, the majority of the world was going through a major economic recession, known as The Great Depression. Many people were not satisfied with their lives, as they expected much more to come out of the post-war times. The satisfaction tied to the economic boom in the 1920’s wore off, creating longing for being able to have luxuries in a time where basic needs could not even be met in most circumstances. People wanted radical change. This is the main reason as to why the rise of totalitarian leaders throughout Europe occurred. Totalitarian leaders promised this change, typically delving into stabilizing the economy, lowering unemployment rates, and improving the quality of life for citizens. Freedom became less important in the

They came, unwarned. On the 7th of December 1941, the Japanese executed a full-fledged attack on Pearl Harbor. They mercilessly created havoc, with attacks that caused the sinking of eighteen American ships, as well as 170 aircrafts. The casualties were dreadful, with 1,177 of those lost lives had been of the crewmen. The very next day, President Roosevelt declared war on Japan, and thus the United States’ involvement of World War II. Americans of every state were absolutely enraged and bent on their will for vengeance against the Asian country. Within the shadows of galvanized America, Robert Oppenheimer had set his infamous Manhattan Project into action. This project was so disclosed that only a limited number of men truly knew of its purpose. The clandestine project held prior securities to the point in which famous scientists had to use codenames in order to visit Los Alamos, even wives were kept in the dark, and only key scientists could bring their wives along with them. (Source D) This project had been the discreet creation of the Atomic Bombs. Time and time again, this topic had never really dissipated, its controversial who, what and whys prompting generations to debate its palpable purpose. Was the aim really focused for the “good of all?” Was it for America’s self-preservation and wish to promptly put an end to all of the suffering? Many Americans to this day still believe and argue for the usefulness of the atomic bombings, that the droppings were justified.

I believe that World War II was a continuation of World War I because of some not resolved issues. Hitler violated the Treaty of Versailles by expanding the military and invading Poland. One of the events that led to the beginning of World War 1 was: Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism; which stands for MAIN. Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia but they then joined up with Russia. After, Germany declared war on Russia which caused the war to expand. World War I ended in 1918 when Germany surrendered. It also had a great impact on European countries after it ended.

Faced with the Great Depression and World War II, Franklin D Roosevelt, or “FDR”, brought America through its hardest times. Franklin Roosevelt was brought into to office during one of America's greatest domestic crisis’s, The Great Depression, this was a time when America's economy had a rigorous decline. Roosevelt acted swiftly during these times, and did what he believed was best for America. The United States changed during Franklin Roosevelt's presidency by the creation of a new role for the government in the economy, the nature of presidency changing, and the establishment of the social security act, which is an act that set up a pension system for people who have retired, established unemployment insurance, and created insurance for victims who were involved in work related accidents. This act also provided aid for mothers and children who were in poverty, the blind, and the disabled.

Franklin Roosevelt was a major key In World War 2, for example Franklin Delano Roosevelt was commonly known as FDR, was an American statesman and political leader who served as the 32nd President of the United States from 1933 until his death in 1945. His program for relief, recovery, and reform, known as the New Deal, involved a great expansion of the federal government's role in the economy. As a dominant leader of the Democratic Party, he built the New Deal Coalition that brought together and united labor unions, big city machines, white ethnics, African Americans, and rural white Southerners in support of the party. The Coalition significantly realigned American politics after 1932, creating the Fifth Party System and defining American

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, born on January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York became the 32nd U.S. president in 1933. He was diagnosed with polio in the year 1921, making him paralyzed from the waist down. This, however, did not impede him from being the only person who has run for, and won, the presidency four times. Franklin died in 1945 from his illness but with great honor. FDR led this country through the Great Depression by implementing government spending programs that provided jobs in local areas, as well as leading the U.S through World War II with the help of this fine speech.

The Common Factors that Led to the Establishment of Totalitarian Regimes in Italy and Germany in the Inter-War Period

Totalitarianism alsogrew during the 20th century. A totalitarian government is one in which a single party rules over the entire state and has complete control. The people in a totalitarian society have no say in anything. This was the type of society that Hitler controlled. Everyone under Hitler was controlled by his rules and power. When Hitler rose into power, the Germans were still recovering from the aftermath of World War 1. Hitler promised the people radical changes and an end to all their sufferings and before long they came to love him. As a cause for all their sufferings, Hitler blamed the Jews and thus the Holocaust began. Hitler made many promises and told the people whatever he knew they wanted to hear. Before long, the people were brainwashed by him and started to submit to whatever Hitler told them to do. Germany quickly became a totalitarian state. The people were made to think

The United States might not be the perfect country in the world, but it is one of the most victorious countries of today’s world. Our country’s huge history consist of a great amount of important and momentous events that have lead our country into the place we know now. As a country we have had our fair share or triumph crisis and everything in between. But overall the most important event in the history of the United States is the World War II, there is a lot of reason why World War II is one of the most important event. One it lead us to a big important step in technology and it put down the groundwork that allowed post-war social changes involving the end of European colonialism. It also brought the civil right movement and todays

2. Roosevelt is warned that the Guadalcanal will be overrun by the Japanese if not supported by the United States

Foreign policy, in its most general sense, is the relations of one country to another on the international stage. It can strengthen or destroy administrations, create or tarnish legacies, and ensue or conclude conflicts. But regardless, foreign policy contributes to the creation of significant and noteworthy history that future generations can create precedents from; this includes events and decisions that occurred in the twentieth century. Throughout this time, the United States was involved in numerous conflicts and made difficult decisions that impacted the international community in occasionally significant manners. Of these incidents, the three most important involvements by the United States in world affairs include: the U.S. entry into World War II with emphasis on the European Theatre, the U.S. bombings of Japan, and President Ronald Reagan’s “Tear Down this Wall” speech.

World War II began in 1939, ignited by Germany invading Poland. A reoccurring theme throughout WWII and its controversy lies in the political system behind many countries. The totalitarian form of government began with the reign of Joseph Stalin, the dictator of The Soviet Union, and Adolf Hitler, the dictator of Germany. A totalitarian government is known as a society that is run by a dictator, but not all dictatorships are from a totalitarian government (4.). Those living in a totalitarian society have little to no freedom and are controlled by the government. Another word to refer to the totalitarian government system is the word fascism. During World War II, there were many countries ruled by fascist propaganda, the most known being Russia, ruled by Joseph Stalin; and Germany, ruled by Adolf Hitler. These were not the only totalitarian countries during this time; there was also Iran, ruled by Reza Pahlavi; Poland, ruled by Antonio de Oliveira Salzar; and Hungary, ruled by Ferenc Szálasi (5.). Each of these countries played a different part in the Second World War. Despite the strictness in the totalitarian government, you could find totalitarianism and fascism on both sides of the war, there is even speculation over the United States of America giving into a fascist attitude. The totalitarian government system had a large impact on the world during the Second World War because of its strict and harsh treatment of individuals. Totalitarian governments were thought of as

In result of unstable conditions created by the WWI and the Great Depression, Italy, Japan, and Germany were forced to change their government. These countries were willing to do anything to gain control of the failing economy, famine, and unemployment that plagued the Post-WWI countries. Global trade declined due to the collapse of the American government. The citizens of these countries turned to totalitarian leaders, a dictator who controls all aspects of the subjects’ lives through fear and propaganda, to recover the struggling country. Germany turned to Hitler, Japan turned to a traditional Japanese militaristic government, and Italy turned to Mussolini. Totalitarian leaders were able to control and unite

Hobbes believed that in a totalitarian government where individuals could sacrifice their civil liberties for safety and stability; he believed in a government that could only maintain its power if it was serving the common good, the people. Karl Marx also argued that the common good could only be met by a strong, dictatorial government. His idea of a transitional, authoritarian regime of the proletariats severely affected Russian politics for many decades. As history has shown us, the removal of civil liberties centralized under the power of a single authoritarian identity helps solidify stability by allowing the state to act swiftly and powerfully to terminate potential crisis. However, while such a style of political rule has been temporarily set up in Russia and Germany, both Countries failed at serving the common good. Millions of Russians were killed ruthlessly in Soviet concentration camps, Gulags, and many others through persecution and the widespread purges of dissidents. Soviet workers were forced into laborious work days which were inherently dangerous. While Lenin initially allowed an election as soon as he took power, he immediately abolished the results after losing to an opposing party. Instead of following the wishes of his people, he removed political opposition to strengthen his control. Similarly, Nazi Germany was being ruled by a strong and unquestionable leader at the time. While Hitler was able to stabilize his State, he failed at serving the common good. Millions of Jews were executed or sent to labour camps through Nazi eugenics. While ‘pureblood’ Germans saw some minor benefits during Nazi control, the gain of these few fall drastically short when measured against the suffering felt by people globally caused by Nazi policy. In no sense were either of these states

Whether a regime was or was not democratic during the time that World War I, World War II, and the Cold War took place has no influence on being the exact cause of the war, because the determining factors of why the previously listed wars occurred lies among the many constraints; protecting alliances, attempts at deterrence, balancing power, acting on misinterpretation, rise in aggression, and difference of beliefs and ideologies in relation to those of people from other countries. It just so happens that the Countries that are not democratic are in a position where they have to deal with appealing to their allies in order to not be alone at war. When approaching World War I, through the use of textual evidence from “Why Nations Go to War” by John G. Stoessinger and information from Professor Roeder’s lecture course the reason for why the rise in aggression, protection of alliances, and acting on misinterpretation are the causes of this war and can be easily merged into one flowing argument by using the concept of what the “Blank Check” is and how it’s application in World War I resulted with Germany turning a small event into a global war. Moving into World War II, lecture will be the road map to providing the necessary factual information, being relative to what Hypernationalism is and its influence on Nazi Germany’ aggression, the difference of beliefs and ideologies in relation to people from other countries, what is to be accomplished with Nazi Germany acting out in