HIS 2153 Lecture Notes - Franklin D. Roosevelt, Total War, Stock Market Crash
16 Jan 2013
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Involved in 2 active wars, thousands of military personnel around the world: this was not always the case . Americans still cherish the idea of american exceptionalism: word has been around since the early 17th century. 1796 washington farewell address warned of two things; first, political factions should not divide the country. Second, us to not get entangled in permanent alliances. Technological innovations through industrial revolution: a chance to define american character. Western hemisphere (north and south america) was the american hemisphere; any attempts by european powers to colonize or establish militaries was a threat to the united states and the american people would act accordingly. Us pursued a policy of isolationism well into the 20th century: except a short period in late 1890s. Following war at paris peace conference : wilson"s 14 points for a better war league of nations. Invention of the radio, cinema, and automobile american culture. Millions were unemployed and work was extremely difficult to find.
