American History Homework Twelve Answers - Student Four

KaraH-- In Progress

1. The Cold War took place in the mid 1900s, 1945-1991 to be exact. There are many who played a hand in the war. In America, Truman was at the start and was followed by Eisenhower and Kennedy. Truman attempted to face the communists by his support of those who resisted communistic moves, while Eisenhower took a different approach. He wanted to use the armed force to keep communists from the countries that surrounded the Soviet Union. Kennedy followed in Eisenhower's footsteps with plans to free Cuba with some thousand "Cuban Exiles." Along with this, he started a "race" with the Soviet Union to reach the moon. There was really no reason for this since the Soviets barely so much as tried, it seems that it was more the issue of pride since the Soviets managed to make it to outer space before America.

2. There are two major wars asides from the two World Wars that are nearly forgotten, yet combined over 100,000 Americans lives were destroyed, a total which doesn't include those lost in the opposing countries. The Korean and Vietnam wars. America had more business being in the Korean war then some others it has participated in in the past. Communism was on the verge of pushing past the Korean border lines and adding the millions of people to it's list of those it controlled. That would be one more country that could later turn on America, potentially endangering the population. However, Vietnam was yet another example of a war America didn't have as much reason to fight, nor to such a point. The reason we were in Vietnam was when an American ship opened fire on torpedo boats, the news somehow become muddled, making it seem as if we were attacked.

A country should be united, not divided, so I disagree with those who are fine with Korea being separate, nearly two different countries in belief and government, but I would agree with those that celebrate the fact that communistic views didn't take over the entire nation. Concerning Vietnam, I personally hate the outcome. We barge in valiantly, but later leave them to fend for themselves. Sure, we gave them a few planes to aid their cause, but it didn't stop the communistic Northern Vietnam from conquering the South.

3. What James Meredith must have endured in the quest for a fair education is simply incredible. Not many people have the strength and stamina to withstand riots, prejudice on that level, death of innocents, and later being shot at.

4. One of the two things President Johnson is known for is starting "Great Society" programs. The main object was to end poverty, so the "Office of Economic Opportunity" program, "Medicare," and "Medicaid" were started in the 1960s, alongside two others, "Elementary and Secondary Education and Higher Education Acts," and "Department of Housing and Urban Development."

5. Probably one of the most important Amendments that were ratified is the 22nd Amendment, passed under the hand of the 80th Congress. This Amendment is keeping future presidents from spending more then two full terms in office, simply because it's something that Washington did nearly 350 years ago, and his example should be followed. In addition, this protects us from a dictatorship until the Amendment is changed or discarded completely, keeping America a free country. That's the main thing that I admire in the entire 80th Congress.

6. The person I chose to be one of the most influential and important people in the mid 1900s is not only important to Christianity for showing us how we should view people with a Biblical perspective, but to America today. This man started the major beginnings of a movement that potentially allowed Barack Obama to be selected president. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for every bit of freedom before he was shot at age thirty-nine. No man or woman should have to fight to show that they're equal to the rest of the population, they should already be equal without being forced to take a stand. Nearly every child will recognize the name "Martin Luther King," for he took such a major stand that it was recognized by not just America, but the world along with it.