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Explain why there was such a powerful anti-communist movement in the USA in the years following the Second World War. How important was Senator Joseph McCarthy’s role in the movement
Anti-communism is a political movement that was originated to oppose communism. It was a significant movement against communism p[ropounded by the communist parties throughout history. Movement in the USA In 1919 and 1920, the first major manifestation of anti-communism in ..
Explain what impact the First World War and the Bolshevik revolution in Russia had on politics and society in the USA in the years 1914 to 1929.
When the First World War began, Wilson pledged to keep USA out of the war and remain neutral. On this note he won the elections of 1916. Soon after becoming President Wilson declared war on Germany because of the unrestricted ..
Explain why there was opposition to President Roosevelt's New Deal. How successful do you think these critics were in the period 1933 to 1941?
There was opposition from both left and right wing, which are described below: Businessmen criticised the New Deal because by bringing labour reform the government was trying to interfere in economic affairs which was against laissez-faire. Some state government expressed ..
Consider the view that if Gorbachev had followed different policies, the USSR could have survived, in the same way that communism survived in China.
In the late 20th century, the internal disintegration within the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) took place. Factors: Many factors played crucial roles in the demise of the USSR. One of the most significant factors was Gorbachev’s reforms and ..
How accurate do you think it is to talk about the ' First' and 'Second' New Deals? How successful had Roosevelt's policies been in solving the economic problem of the USA by 1941?
The measure taken in New Deal to solve the economic problems of the USA. Initially, the New Deal policies helped USA to come out of Depression as the government took over the banks guaranteeing the depositors and restoring their faith. ..
Why was it that in the second half of the twentieth century the rate of population growth in Europe slowed down, while in America and other Third World areas it accelerated?
The factors responsible for the population growth in America and other third world countries are as follows: The improvement in medical facilities and hygiene techniques resulted in falling of infant and child mortality rate. Deadly diseases like small pox, malaria ..
How important were the divisions among his opponents in explaining Stalin's rise to supreme power during the 1920s?
The division among his opponents played the primary role in helping Stalin to rise to supreme power in the wake of a political situation that made it less probable for him to come to power. The disagreement among his opponents ..
What methods were used to try to control population growth in the second half of the twentieth century, and why did some of them arouse criticism?
The following are the methods used to control the population: During the set-up of United Nations Organisation, Planning Commission was also set-up along with its many agencies. UN took measures to control birth by undertaking birth-control programmes. Family planning clinics ..
'Half a century of disaster for the people of North Korea'. How far would you agree with this verdict on Kim ll-sung's period of rule in North Korea?
Kim II-sung came to power only with complete support of USSR and China. He continued a rule of total 40 years. He quickly removed all the political oppositions, whether communist or non-communist and claimed absolute power. Although in the initial ..
Explain why the collapse of the USSR was followed by serious economic and political problems.
In the late 20th century, the internal disintegration within the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) took place. Factors: Many factors played crucial roles in the demise of the USSR, like Gorbachev’s reforms and his abandonment of the Brezhnev Doctrine, ..