World War Ii Through the 1970's
Assignment 3: “World War II Through the 1970s”
Student Name: Ashley Helton
Instructors Name: Karen Lewis
Course Title: History 105
Date: May 25, 2012
In this essay I will go into detail explaining two major historical turning points that occurred during the period of World War II through the 1970s, and the effect they had on today’s society, economy, politics and culture. I will also give you two reasons why Americans in the late 1930s wanted to remain out of the European conflict. I will tell you about the role that women played to help win World War II. I will describe two civil rights breakthroughs that occurred after World War II that moved the cause of African Americans forward. I will explain two ways in which the Vietnam War brought political awareness to a new generation of young Americans. Last but not least I will tell you about two programs that President Johnson’s “Great Society” agenda had put into effect and that are still into effect today.
The first of two major historical turning points that occurred during the World War II through the 1970s was the Watergate Scandal. The Watergate Scandal is known for its complex web of serious political scandals that occurred during 1972 and 1974. At the time Richard M. Nixon was President, this scandal would change his life and the lives of many people involved as well as the Americans view of political leaders. Many things were found out during the long investigation including the unveiling that President Nixon was taping all the conversations in the White House. Also Nixon’s vice president Agnew was also admitted to tax evasion. There was also many other things that came to light during the Watergate Scandal leading Americans to have major distrust within the entire leaders of our country. Today political leaders and everyone for that matter grasp the idea that no one is above the law. I believe the biggest outcome of the Watergate Scandal would be the realization that the “freedom of
Student Name: Ashley Helton
Instructors Name: Karen Lewis
Course Title: History 105
Date: May 25, 2012
In this essay I will go into detail explaining two major historical turning points that occurred during the period of World War II through the 1970s, and the effect they had on today’s society, economy, politics and culture. I will also give you two reasons why Americans in the late 1930s wanted to remain out of the European conflict. I will tell you about the role that women played to help win World War II. I will describe two civil rights breakthroughs that occurred after World War II that moved the cause of African Americans forward. I will explain two ways in which the Vietnam War brought political awareness to a new generation of young Americans. Last but not least I will tell you about two programs that President Johnson’s “Great Society” agenda had put into effect and that are still into effect today.
The first of two major historical turning points that occurred during the World War II through the 1970s was the Watergate Scandal. The Watergate Scandal is known for its complex web of serious political scandals that occurred during 1972 and 1974. At the time Richard M. Nixon was President, this scandal would change his life and the lives of many people involved as well as the Americans view of political leaders. Many things were found out during the long investigation including the unveiling that President Nixon was taping all the conversations in the White House. Also Nixon’s vice president Agnew was also admitted to tax evasion. There was also many other things that came to light during the Watergate Scandal leading Americans to have major distrust within the entire leaders of our country. Today political leaders and everyone for that matter grasp the idea that no one is above the law. I believe the biggest outcome of the Watergate Scandal would be the realization that the “freedom of
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