HIS105 Week 6 Discussion Latest 2019 January Question # 00597211 Course Code : HIS105 Subject: History Due on: 01/25/2019 Posted On: 01/25/2019 12:20 PM Tutorials: 1 Rating: 4.8/5

HIS105 American
History after 1865

Week 6
Discussion

Part 1: Post a Response

By the late 1930s, the US was still dealing with the Great
Depression, and conflict was intensifying between powers in Europe and between
Japan and its neighbors in Asia. At first, isolationist sentiments prevailed,
but eventually the US entered the conflict. Besides developments of the
overseas conflict, the next few years of a “war economy” had an enormous impact
on the nature of work and the workforce that left a lasting legacy.

Choose and discuss one of the following two topics related
to the American experiences in World War II:

Focusing on American opinions and events of the late 1930s
and early 1940s, discuss isolationist views and why those changed.

Identify two isolationist arguments for staying out of World
War II.

Describe the events that led us into war despite the
isolationist views. What lessons can be drawn from this experience for our
modern day concerns about war and when to engage in it.

Identify the source(s) where you read about the New Deal
responses.

In the period 1940-1945, the US would go into a “war
economy” that dramatically impacted the American economy and society. It was
one of the most devastating economic downturns that America has ever
experienced. Determine whether you believe that the federal responses to the
Great Depression by President Franklin Roosevelt encouraged real economic
growth and confidence or whether the arguments by critics of the day were
accurate that it made the Depression last longer.

Give two examples of changes during the “war economy” period

Describe the impact on US society and work during the war
years

Taking the long term view, explain ways our society is
different due to the wartime experiences.

Identify the source(s) where you read these changes during
World War II.

Part 2: Respond to a Peer

Read a post by one of your peers and respond, making sure to
extend the conversation by asking questions, offering rich ideas, or sharing
personal connections.

Reference Material

Week 6 Learn materials

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