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Chapter 8: Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Great Depression, and the New Deal: 1933-1939
Discuss the pros and cons of the passage of the Social Security Act or National Labor Relations Act. Include your opinion on the issue you choose. As the federal government's role in supporting economic regeneration increased, so did its responsibility for the welfare of its citizens. Business, banking, and stock market regulation initiatives launched by the government. The Social Security Administration of 1935 is one of several such programs that laid the groundwork for the modern welfare system.
The government of Franklin D. Roosevelt responded to the Great Depression by ramping up economic development to raise more money. The federal spending plan was three times larger in 1939 compared to 1930 when Herbert's Republican government spent $3.15 billion. (Official publication of the United States Government—2013) The Second World War hastened the growth. Almost $100 billion more is spent each year by the federal government. The government nevertheless had to reconcile its finances despite the loss of resources following WWII. The dispute over tariffs was mainly resolved. Politically contentious issues arose from people's inability to agree on a fair distribution of taxes and payments from Social Security while
accepting the concept of mutual benefit. An increasing number of people saw these levies as problematic. The once-confusing topic of tariffs was finally resolved and implemented. Companies and the government could remain afloat thanks to the stabilization of our economy, which was achieved via sharing and mutual help.
A large portion of the American people's income comes from social security, and it always has. It
went into effect when public and government coffers began to run dry. Without Social Security, I do not think the United States would have grown into the powerful country it is now.
Reference:
United States Government Printing Office. (2013). Securities act of 1933 - GovInfo
. www.govinfo.gov. Retrieved from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/COMPS-1884/pdf/COMPS-1884.pdf Chapter 9: World War II: 1939-1945 Discuss the pros and cons of dropping the atomic bomb, as presented in class. Include your opinion on the issue you choose.
The atomic bomb significantly reduced the duration of the Second World War. Even though the Allies had triumphed in Europe in May of 1945, American forces were concerned that this conflict would go on for another several months. Retaking the entire nation of Japan from the Japanese required long and brutal warfare that lasted from 1940 to 1942 (Layne, 2023). A strike on Japan's islands may kill millions of people, but the Americans believed they would prevail nevertheless. After dropping the atomic bombs on Japan, an invasion was unnecessary.
After two bombing missions by B29s damaged two cities in Japan, the US managed to persuade the Japanese government to capitulate. In preparation for an invasion of Japan, members of the
United States Military and the Marines participated. Following the war's conclusion
in Europe, the French and the British were somewhat engaged in the plans to crush Japan with conventional forces. Taking advantage of Japanese defensive positions was known to include a fierce hand-to-
hand combat, often accompanied by muskets and automatic weapons, according to the Marines. The result would be certain if the United States invaded Japan. The sacrifice of tens of thousands
of American lives and, maybe, millions of Japanese lives was necessary for that triumph, however. The loss of life would have been too great for Truman and his military advisers to bear,
regardless of Japan's eventual defeat. Even though he was aware that there were only two bombs,
he believed that the destruction they wreaked would persuade the Japanese to agree to a peace settlement. The use of atomic weapons was the one option that might have persuaded the Japanese government to surrender.
Still, the Japanese government refused to surrender even when faced with the prospect of an American invasion. The Japanese never would have contemplated capitulating to an invasion, no
matter how great the odds were against them. The United States surpassed all other countries in strength and might after the first nuclear weapon was dropped. Although the devastation of the planet would be inevitable due to the bomb, the chances of having a third world war were diminished. Less and less reasons to use nuclear arms was also caused by the availability of many warheads and the strengthening of nuclear weapons. The world would come to an end the moment one nuclear power launched a missile at another.
One major drawback of nuclear weapons was that the knowledge and technology to improve them were already available after the bomb had been launched. Although the US was the first to harness nuclear energy, that status was short-lived. The USSR was especially keen on developing its nuclear arsenal. In 1949, Stalin got his atomic weapon courtesy of American scientists who had divulged nuclear knowledge to the KGB (Komitet et al.). After their capture, the spies were prosecuted for treason and then put to death. It was too late to stop the nuclear weapons race; it had already begun. Reference:
Layne, J. Twelve intense pros and cons of dropping the atomic bomb in 2023
. Ablison. Retrieved
from https://www.ablison.com/pros-and-cons-of-dropping-the-atomic-bomb/. Chapter 12: Shaken to the Roots: 1965-1980
Discuss the pros and cons of entering the Vietnam War as presented in class. Include your opinion on the issue you choose. Being unprepared for the battle, the Vietnam battle caused several problems for Americans. The United States soldiers were young and naive in comparison to the experienced Viet Cong. Approximately 503,000 recruits left the military from 1966 to 1973, and 43 percent of all soldiers perished in the first three years of service (Study Smarter, 2013). Because of this, a lot of
individuals started using drugs to dull the pain and disappointment they were feeling.
The people of South Vietnam gave the Viet Cong supplies and safe shelters.
While American forces lacked proper jungle combat training, the Vietnamese army had extensive
forest terrain experience. Using the bush as a hiding area, the Viet Cong created tunnel systems and booby traps. The corrupt and repressive Diem dictatorship hindered U.S. attempts to "earn South Vietnamese residents' affections and thoughts" (Study Smarter, 2013). This led many Southerners to support the Viet Cong.
There was no support for the US from other countries. The allies from France and Britain were vehemently against Operation Rolling Thunder, and they even organized anti-war protests.
We should have taken the necessary steps to prepare for war as a country before proceeding. We should have prioritized training, planning, and an execution procedure to ensure our troops understood what to do before placing them in that situation. Our government failed miserably. StudySmarter. The Vietnam War
. StudySmarter US. Retrieved, from https://www.studysmarter.us/explanations/history/cold-war/the-vietnam-war/
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