Discussion Board #6

1/ What were some of the problems the U.S. military faced in WWII and how were they able to overcome those problems?

2/ What strategies did we use to fight the Cold War and were they successful?

3/ Was the Cold War conflict between the U.S. and the Soviet Union inevitable or something that might have been avoided?

4/How did World War Two and the Cold War change American society at home? Were these changes positive or negative?

Part One -Please submit a thoughtful response to at least ONE of the questions listed above. Each response should be at least one substantial paragraph, which includes specific details and historical evidence. Please be sure to use your own words – don’t just copy material from the textbook or some other source.

Part Two- In a SEPARATE post please indicate FIRST what interested you the most about this week’s topic and SECOND a question for other students to answer about something that confused you or something you want to know more about.

Part Three – Answer a classmates’ by responding to their question. This may require you to do a little research. However, don’t just post a link. You should respond with a small substantial paragraph in your own words and where possible you should offer details and specific historical evidence.

Here is the question; My question is, had it not been for the “New Deal” that was placed in order by President Franklin Roosevelt how could the Great Depression have been overcome?

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Wars of the Twentieth Century

Part One

Both the World War Two and the Cold war had significant ramifications for the country albeit differently. In particular, the Second World War resulted to high levels of economic development through industrialization following the increased demands for supplies to maintain the war. With limited exposure to frontline battle activities, the United States industries thrived as official sources of resources necessary to maintain the battles in Europe. On the other hand, the Cold War had adverse consequences on citizens, who had to live under constant threat of nuclear attacks. Children did not have the interesting childhood they ought to have received since they were often engaged in drills, including in schools, on how to respond in the event of a nuclear attack from the Soviet Union.

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