Articles related to "Isolationism"
Isolationism in the 1920s and 1930s
During the Coolidge years of prosperity to the Great Depression and New Deal, Americans were loathe to take a critical stand against the rise of dictators & militarism.
isolationism in the early 20th century • world war i and isolationism • pearl harbor and isolationism • american foreign policy and isolationism • foreign policy under fdr
During the Coolidge years of prosperity to the Great Depression and New Deal, Americans were loathe to take a critical stand against the rise of dictators & militarism.
isolationism in the early 20th century • world war i and isolationism • pearl harbor and isolationism • american foreign policy and isolationism • foreign policy under fdr
Effects of Isolationism Between the World Wars
The so-called "go-it-alone" mentality during the inter-war years fueled isolationist views while militarism in Japan and Germany pointed to new global conflicts.
isolationism after world war i • foreign policy under coolidge and hoover • effects of isolationism • americans reject global intervention • why americans favored isolationism
The so-called "go-it-alone" mentality during the inter-war years fueled isolationist views while militarism in Japan and Germany pointed to new global conflicts.
isolationism after world war i • foreign policy under coolidge and hoover • effects of isolationism • americans reject global intervention • why americans favored isolationism
Commodore Perry and the Opening of Japan
What was the impact of Commodore Perry's illegal entry of Japanese waters?
japan • samurai • isolationism • american imperialism • tokugawa ieyasu
What was the impact of Commodore Perry's illegal entry of Japanese waters?
japan • samurai • isolationism • american imperialism • tokugawa ieyasu
F.D.R.
After the outbreak of World War I Roosevelt became a strong supporter of preparedness for war, a direct contrast to his country's isolationist policies. By 1940 overt defense preparations and "all aid short of war" to the European Allies were underway.
usa • president • roosevelt • wwii • war
After the outbreak of World War I Roosevelt became a strong supporter of preparedness for war, a direct contrast to his country's isolationist policies. By 1940 overt defense preparations and "all aid short of war" to the European Allies were underway.
usa • president • roosevelt • wwii • war
Cycles of US Foreign Policy
After World War II, the US might well have moved back into 'isolationism' (nationalism), as it did after every major war in this century.
isolationism • cold war • world war ii • korean war • interventionism
After World War II, the US might well have moved back into 'isolationism' (nationalism), as it did after every major war in this century.
isolationism • cold war • world war ii • korean war • interventionism
China and the WTO
The historic agreement brokered on November 15 between the United States and China will mark the last step toward the end of the insularity of the Middle Kingdom.
china • world • trade • organization • zhu
The historic agreement brokered on November 15 between the United States and China will mark the last step toward the end of the insularity of the Middle Kingdom.
china • world • trade • organization • zhu
Causes of World War II in Europe
The causes of World War II included the failure of the League of Nations to stop German expansion, appeasement of Hitler's annexations, and US isolationist policies.
causes of world war ii in europe • policy of appeasement • united states isolationism • failure of the league of nations • hitler's mistakes
The causes of World War II included the failure of the League of Nations to stop German expansion, appeasement of Hitler's annexations, and US isolationist policies.
causes of world war ii in europe • policy of appeasement • united states isolationism • failure of the league of nations • hitler's mistakes
Europe and the Search for Peace After 1918
The search for peace pre-occupied European leaders after the end of World war 1. The League of Nations was created to safeguard world peace but it failed in this purpose
league of nations and world peace • search for peace after worldwar 1 • woodrow wilson and world peace • locarno agreements in europe • failure of collective security
The search for peace pre-occupied European leaders after the end of World war 1. The League of Nations was created to safeguard world peace but it failed in this purpose
league of nations and world peace • search for peace after worldwar 1 • woodrow wilson and world peace • locarno agreements in europe • failure of collective security
Japanese-American Internment in 1942
By March 1942 112,000 Japanese-Americans were moved from the west coast into 16 concentration camps on the presumption that their loyalties might not be trusted.
japanese-american internment • us concentration camps • fear of japan in the early 20th century • why fdr targeted japanese americans • presidential order 9066
By March 1942 112,000 Japanese-Americans were moved from the west coast into 16 concentration camps on the presumption that their loyalties might not be trusted.
japanese-american internment • us concentration camps • fear of japan in the early 20th century • why fdr targeted japanese americans • presidential order 9066
U.S and the Search for World Peace After 1918
After World War I, the U.S adopted a policy of Isolationism. However, it remained committed to the search for world peace through disarmament. Both policies failed.
world war 1 and isolationism • u.s and disarmament • hitler and versailles treaty • u.s and german economy after world war 1 • woodrow wilson and league of nations
After World War I, the U.S adopted a policy of Isolationism. However, it remained committed to the search for world peace through disarmament. Both policies failed.
world war 1 and isolationism • u.s and disarmament • hitler and versailles treaty • u.s and german economy after world war 1 • woodrow wilson and league of nations
Nasty Little Wars
Suggested criteria for US military intervention.
kosovo • clinton • ethnic cleansing
Suggested criteria for US military intervention.
kosovo • clinton • ethnic cleansing
Great World War II Movies
The movies made during the war, even the classics, emphasized patriotism. The perspective of time introduced more realism.
world war ii movies • war movies • hollywood war movies • patriotic movies • oscar winners
The movies made during the war, even the classics, emphasized patriotism. The perspective of time introduced more realism.
world war ii movies • war movies • hollywood war movies • patriotic movies • oscar winners
Senate Shows Political Courage
The Senate shows political courage and foreign policy acumen by rejecting the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.
comprehensive test ban treaty • defeat • rejected • arms • policy
The Senate shows political courage and foreign policy acumen by rejecting the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.
comprehensive test ban treaty • defeat • rejected • arms • policy
5000 Years of Sycophancy, Serfdom and Despotism (but who's counting?)
The author's ethnocentric assessment of Chinese culture feebly substantiated by an obviously slanted over-view of Chinese history. (No pun intended.)
The author's ethnocentric assessment of Chinese culture feebly substantiated by an obviously slanted over-view of Chinese history. (No pun intended.)
Why We Need Another GATT Round
This article examines why the global economy need another multilateral round of negotiations to further liberalize trade and investment
gatt • wto • global economy • asia financial crisis
This article examines why the global economy need another multilateral round of negotiations to further liberalize trade and investment
gatt • wto • global economy • asia financial crisis
Analysis of The Clash of Civilizations
Samuel P. Huntington has concluded that the world is bound to breakdown along cultural and religious lines. However, is his hypothesis really even plausible?
the clash of civilizations • samuel p. huntington • muslims and christians working together • iran-iraq war • afghan-soviet war
Samuel P. Huntington has concluded that the world is bound to breakdown along cultural and religious lines. However, is his hypothesis really even plausible?
the clash of civilizations • samuel p. huntington • muslims and christians working together • iran-iraq war • afghan-soviet war
Southwards Chinese Expansion
It is commonly said that China has made no attempt to exapnd its territory for many centuries - commonly said but incorrect. The Qing Dynasty saw a number of attempts.
china • myanmar • qing dynasty • military expansion • yunnan
It is commonly said that China has made no attempt to exapnd its territory for many centuries - commonly said but incorrect. The Qing Dynasty saw a number of attempts.
china • myanmar • qing dynasty • military expansion • yunnan
United Nations Frustrated in Burma
Secretary General condemns Burma's rulers for playing politics with victims lives following Cyclone Nargis.
united nations • ban ki-moon • un • burma • burmese
Secretary General condemns Burma's rulers for playing politics with victims lives following Cyclone Nargis.
united nations • ban ki-moon • un • burma • burmese
American Contributions to World War I in 1918
Following U.S. entry into World War I, massive shipments of munitions and food stuffs enabled the Allies to withstand the last German offensive and ultimately prevail.
american contributions in world war i • woodrow wilson and world war i • american aide to the allies in 1918 • impact of us involvement in ww i • woodrow wilson at versailles
Following U.S. entry into World War I, massive shipments of munitions and food stuffs enabled the Allies to withstand the last German offensive and ultimately prevail.
american contributions in world war i • woodrow wilson and world war i • american aide to the allies in 1918 • impact of us involvement in ww i • woodrow wilson at versailles
Books About Spain´s Recent Past
Reading about a a country´s culture when learning its language has certain advantages. Not least because students can read in their own language and still feel virtuous
spain´s recent past • conversational spanish • giles tremlett • john hooper • norman lewis
Reading about a a country´s culture when learning its language has certain advantages. Not least because students can read in their own language and still feel virtuous
spain´s recent past • conversational spanish • giles tremlett • john hooper • norman lewis
Charles Lindbergh
Lindbergh devised new high altitude flying to save fuel and crossed the Atlantic in his biplane the Spirit of St. Louis.
lindbergh • transatlantic • transportation • history • flight
Lindbergh devised new high altitude flying to save fuel and crossed the Atlantic in his biplane the Spirit of St. Louis.
lindbergh • transatlantic • transportation • history • flight
Cohousing: a Low-Carbon Lifestyle
A New Report Says Americans and Land Developers are Buying in to the Idea of Sharing Space. Cohousing Lets Homeowners Go Green While Getting to Know the Neighbors
green living • carbon footprint • cohousing • development • energy efficient
A New Report Says Americans and Land Developers are Buying in to the Idea of Sharing Space. Cohousing Lets Homeowners Go Green While Getting to Know the Neighbors
green living • carbon footprint • cohousing • development • energy efficient
Community Organizing
Community organizing is a process that empowers people to recognize and honor their individual and collective voices by working together to transform their communities.
community organizing • activism • saul alinsky • changing communities • improve schools
Community organizing is a process that empowers people to recognize and honor their individual and collective voices by working together to transform their communities.
community organizing • activism • saul alinsky • changing communities • improve schools
Ethnic Nepalese Media in the USA
Growth in Nepalese immigrant community in the United States has contributed to steady rise of ethnic Nepalese media in the country.
ethnic nepalese media in the united states • ethnic nepalese media • nepal • nepalese media • ethnic media in the united states
Growth in Nepalese immigrant community in the United States has contributed to steady rise of ethnic Nepalese media in the country.
ethnic nepalese media in the united states • ethnic nepalese media • nepal • nepalese media • ethnic media in the united states
From Normalcy to Great Depression
While most Americans eagerly anticipated a return to "Normalcy" after WWI, the economic prosperity of the 1920s was a mirage that camouflaged the coming economic crisis t
presidency of warren harding • presidency of calvin coolidge • presidency of herbert hoover • the great depression • warren harding and normalcy
While most Americans eagerly anticipated a return to "Normalcy" after WWI, the economic prosperity of the 1920s was a mirage that camouflaged the coming economic crisis t
presidency of warren harding • presidency of calvin coolidge • presidency of herbert hoover • the great depression • warren harding and normalcy
The Franklin Roosevelt Presidency
Franklin D. Roosevelt is one of America's most famous Chief Executives. This article examines the main issues during his presidency, in both foreign and domestic policy.
franklin d. roosevelt • american presidency • lend-lease • good neighbour policy • atlantic charter
Franklin D. Roosevelt is one of America's most famous Chief Executives. This article examines the main issues during his presidency, in both foreign and domestic policy.
franklin d. roosevelt • american presidency • lend-lease • good neighbour policy • atlantic charter
The Lady Vanishes
The lady has not vanished, thanks to a 70th anniversary DVD edition of this Alfred Hitchcock classic
the lady vanishes • alfred hitchcock • margaret lockwood • michael redgrave • cecil parker
The lady has not vanished, thanks to a 70th anniversary DVD edition of this Alfred Hitchcock classic
the lady vanishes • alfred hitchcock • margaret lockwood • michael redgrave • cecil parker
The Reasons for Appeasement, 1938
A number of factors affected Chamberlain's decision to follow the policy of appeasement in dealing with Adolf Hitler in the lead-up to World War Two.
reasons for appeasement • chamberlain and hitler demands • inter-war period • effects of treaty of versailles • anglo-german relations
A number of factors affected Chamberlain's decision to follow the policy of appeasement in dealing with Adolf Hitler in the lead-up to World War Two.
reasons for appeasement • chamberlain and hitler demands • inter-war period • effects of treaty of versailles • anglo-german relations
Winning Issues in Presidential Elections
Presidents of the United States have largely been chosen for what they could do for the economy and society. Some notable elections have turned on events far from home.
issues in presidential elections • domestic versus international issues • foreign policy in elections • presidential elections • successful presidential candidates
Presidents of the United States have largely been chosen for what they could do for the economy and society. Some notable elections have turned on events far from home.
issues in presidential elections • domestic versus international issues • foreign policy in elections • presidential elections • successful presidential candidates
World War One and the Coming of the Next War
Short sighted diplomacy, revenge, and unrealistic reparations helped to fuel a political, military, and economic response to the terms of the 1919 Versailles Treaty.
world war one and the coming of world war ii • the versailles treaty and world war ii • impact of the versailles treaty on hitler and the • germany and the versailles treaty • versailles treaty and german war guilt
Short sighted diplomacy, revenge, and unrealistic reparations helped to fuel a political, military, and economic response to the terms of the 1919 Versailles Treaty.
world war one and the coming of world war ii • the versailles treaty and world war ii • impact of the versailles treaty on hitler and the • germany and the versailles treaty • versailles treaty and german war guilt
American Outlaws
A review of the movie "American Outlaws".
cinema • films • movies • reviews • criticism
A review of the movie "American Outlaws".
cinema • films • movies • reviews • criticism
Film Review - 9
Man creates machine, machine outsmarts and destroys man ... twill puppets fight to save what's left of the world?
shane acker • elijah wood • tim burton • cgi • focus features
Man creates machine, machine outsmarts and destroys man ... twill puppets fight to save what's left of the world?
shane acker • elijah wood • tim burton • cgi • focus features
Immigration Policies, Elections, and Scandals
For decades it was recognized as a problem, but in 2005 the illegal immigration issue gained momentum and clammors for resolution.
immigration and the 2005 british general election; • volmer directive • us "minute men" border patrol
For decades it was recognized as a problem, but in 2005 the illegal immigration issue gained momentum and clammors for resolution.
immigration and the 2005 british general election; • volmer directive • us "minute men" border patrol
Kim Il Sung and the Founding of North Korea
The life of Kim Il Sung and the founding of North Korea are set in historical context.
north korea • kim il sung • kim jong il • communism • south korea
The life of Kim Il Sung and the founding of North Korea are set in historical context.
north korea • kim il sung • kim jong il • communism • south korea
Presidential Election Cliffhangers
American Presidential elections generally produce a clear preference among candidates. But the winners of close races have produced history-altering results.
close presidential elections • historic presidential elections • elections that changed history • close races for president • presidential candidates
American Presidential elections generally produce a clear preference among candidates. But the winners of close races have produced history-altering results.
close presidential elections • historic presidential elections • elections that changed history • close races for president • presidential candidates
Sept 11 - The Long View
How does Sept 11 change the millennia-long cycle of prosperity, overpopulation, war, and misery?
set 11 • terrorism • history • long view • john mcmanamy
How does Sept 11 change the millennia-long cycle of prosperity, overpopulation, war, and misery?
set 11 • terrorism • history • long view • john mcmanamy
The Remnant Church and Its Mission
The concept of a “Remnant Church” can lead to feelings of exclusivity and isolationism. This is not the intention of the belief by Seventh-day Adventists in a Remnant Church.
seventh-day adventism • remnant church • fundamental beliefs
The concept of a “Remnant Church” can lead to feelings of exclusivity and isolationism. This is not the intention of the belief by Seventh-day Adventists in a Remnant Church.
seventh-day adventism • remnant church • fundamental beliefs
Warren G. Harding
The 29th President lacked all the basic credentials to lead the nation and his death in 1923 might have avoided impeachment over scandals in his administration.
warren g. harding • scandals in the harding administration • harding's extra-marital affairs • harding as editor and politician • harding and teapot dome
The 29th President lacked all the basic credentials to lead the nation and his death in 1923 might have avoided impeachment over scandals in his administration.
warren g. harding • scandals in the harding administration • harding's extra-marital affairs • harding as editor and politician • harding and teapot dome
Some Great Men Who Never Became US President
It takes ability, personality, support, and luck to become President. Some who had much to offer never made it over the electoral hurdles.
great presidential candidates • losing candidates for president • great americans not elected president • henry clay • daniel webster
It takes ability, personality, support, and luck to become President. Some who had much to offer never made it over the electoral hurdles.
great presidential candidates • losing candidates for president • great americans not elected president • henry clay • daniel webster
Teaching History in Thematic Modules
Immigration, poverty, and racism represent three examples that can link the past with contemporary issues through meaningful unit modules that aim toward relevance.
history teaching modules • linking the past with the present • historical problems and contemporary issues • teaching the concepts of change • teaching poverty in american history
Immigration, poverty, and racism represent three examples that can link the past with contemporary issues through meaningful unit modules that aim toward relevance.
history teaching modules • linking the past with the present • historical problems and contemporary issues • teaching the concepts of change • teaching poverty in american history
Mad as Hell at the Media, Part 2: My Turn at the Right
Two weeks ago I was "mad" at the left/mainstream media. This week I take a turn at the Right.
media • media issues • free speech • freedom of speech • freedom of the press
Two weeks ago I was "mad" at the left/mainstream media. This week I take a turn at the Right.
media • media issues • free speech • freedom of speech • freedom of the press
March '03 Update
March's new samplings of music: Opinions and commentary.
randy stonehill • stonehill • dana key • undecided • blackball
March's new samplings of music: Opinions and commentary.
randy stonehill • stonehill • dana key • undecided • blackball
Nature and poverty
I could spend my life canoeing in Ontario without retracing my path. Each passing day would reinforce the illusion that this world has enough space and resources for everyone.
environment • natural resources • canoeing • indian ocean • nature
I could spend my life canoeing in Ontario without retracing my path. Each passing day would reinforce the illusion that this world has enough space and resources for everyone.
environment • natural resources • canoeing • indian ocean • nature
What's at Stake in the New World Order: Part II
This is part two of a two part article looking at America's position in international relations. It raised the question of what is at stake in this ‘New World Order’?
new world order • globalization • u.n. • christopher hitchens • human rights
This is part two of a two part article looking at America's position in international relations. It raised the question of what is at stake in this ‘New World Order’?
new world order • globalization • u.n. • christopher hitchens • human rights
HIRAM JOHNSON: THE BULL MOOSE RUNNING MATE
Hiram Johnson started as a progressive politican, and was Teddy Roosevelt's running mate on the Bull Moose ticket. He is also credited with defeating Charles Evans Hughes in 1916, and guaranteeing Woodrow Wilson's re-election. An staunch isolationist, he worked hard to prevent first the League of Nations and then the United Nations.
johnson • roosevelt • progressive • progressive party • democratic
Hiram Johnson started as a progressive politican, and was Teddy Roosevelt's running mate on the Bull Moose ticket. He is also credited with defeating Charles Evans Hughes in 1916, and guaranteeing Woodrow Wilson's re-election. An staunch isolationist, he worked hard to prevent first the League of Nations and then the United Nations.
johnson • roosevelt • progressive • progressive party • democratic
Libertarianism & the Founders - Part One
Would the Founders agree with Libertarians on the Role of Government?
libertarian • libertarianism • founders • browne • jefferson
Would the Founders agree with Libertarians on the Role of Government?
libertarian • libertarianism • founders • browne • jefferson
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