England and the United States in the 1920s: Liverpool to Chicago 1929 Great Depression: Local and Global effects The English Diaspora: A long tradition of immigration To discover more about my family history‚ I interviewed my Great Aunt‚ (Father’s Mother’s Sister) Edna Wooding‚ who currently resides in Chicago. Me: Where did you live growing up‚ and how did your family come to live there? Edna Wooding: My parents came from England‚ from Liverpool. My mom’s name was Edna‚ I was
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Stalin’s Foreign Policy Joseph Stalin rose to power in the USSR by 1928. His foreign Policy means how the USSR interacted with other nations such as France and Germany. Historians interpret Stalin’s foreign policy in two different ways: One side describes his foreign policy being aimed at manipulating the western nations (Great Britain‚ France‚ Germany and the US) into a destructive war between them‚ making it easier for Stalin to expand towards the west. This view describes Stalin as being
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The United States’ alliance with the Soviet Union began to crumble throughout World War II. Fueled by ideological differences‚ this climate of mutual mistrust between the two nations became known as the Cold War. Conflicts over Poland‚ a symbol of WWII‚ continued to divide these two nations apart as Stalin wanted a buffer in Eastern Europe to prevent another invasion. This is best represented by the concept of the “Iron Curtain” dividing Eastern and Western Europe. As a result of being unable to
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of geopolitical influence‚ alliances and independence (Truman 344). Greece and Turkey asked for military and financial aid from the United States as Great Britain‚ their former benefactor‚ was no longer able‚ or in a position to‚ support the two struggling nations. The two countries would have fallen if not for the immediate financial support from the United States. (Truman‚ 1) While the Truman Doctrine only gave support to Greece
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provides a wide array of possible careers for all soldiers (Browse army). Since the Army allows soldiers as young as 17 to enlist‚ a door of opportunity is open for those looking for an early start (Enlisting in the Army). There are many reasons to join the United States Army and many different paths in which one can enlist (Structure and Organization). The Army also provides many benefits
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How did the United States become one of the mightiest nations seen today? The U.S. s’ power was due in part to its dark history. While many may think that the expansion West was an age of opportunities‚ independence‚ and cultural exchanges; “this is ultimately a story of violence and conquer”. During the expansion‚ the U.S. government would take advantage of the suffering of the Native Americans and undermine the political‚ social‚ and economic ways of Indian life. The nation used any means‚ including
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the World Book encyclopaedia "refers to laws that are designed to prevent the drinking of alcoholic beverages." The enforcement of the Volstead Act in the United States of America (USA) saw the nationwide beginning of the prohibition on the 16th of January 1920. The Prohibition brought about a change in attitude for the people of the United States (USA). It caused an extreme rise in crime; encouraging everyday people to break the law and increased the amount of liquor that was consumed nationwide.
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confrontation between the Soviet Union and the United States after World War 2 that lead to fear on both sides‚ specifically Americans wanting anti-communism influence in the world (Goldfield‚ The American Journey‚ 783). The United States presidents all were cautious with foreign policy decisions that could influence the effects of the Cold War (Goldfield‚ 822). A president who was greatly under control with his foreign policy being shaped by the cold war conflict was John Kennedy. Kennedy’s foreign policy
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What changes did President John F. Kennedy bring to American Foreign Policy? John Kennedy believed that it was possible for the United States to simultaneously take offensive in the Cold War‚ accelerate the arms race‚ eliminate poverty and racism at home‚ lower taxes‚ all without unbalancing the budget and starting inflation. His goals in short‚ were as boundless as his pledge to “pay any price”. Kennedy believed that Eisenhower had not been aggressive enough‚ tended to compromise‚ and could
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After the Revolutionary War‚ our country was very weak and fragile‚ but our first five presidents helped build a foundation for the United States of America to become stronger. George Washington‚ John Adams‚ Thomas Jefferson‚ James Madison‚ and James Monroe helped shape our country with their foreign policies. Some chose neutrality‚ some chose isolation and some even wanted war. Our first president‚ George Washington‚ had wanted to stay neutral with other nations. George Washington had created the
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