From the 1950’s through the 1990’s, social and cultural issues impacted American history in a major way. America’s history was influenced by several events that happened over this time period. All of the events that I will talk about will prove how gender issues, the 1960’s counterculture, debates over immigration and multiculturalism, and the creation of “two America’s impacted U.S history. It also will explain why I believe some of the events from the 1950s to the 1990s played a big part in US history, while others may think otherwise. Women play a big part in today’s history because of gender issues. During WWII, while men were busy fighting, women was forced to fill the jobs of men. This only happened because WWII was a major effort to …show more content…
Carter’s plan was to increase resources to have more control on the Southern borders and other entry points to prevent illegal immigration. He promoted that the government stayed on their toes for undocumented aliens, so they could improve the economy so there wasn’t any smuggling. These actions that took place plays a distinct role in America and helping solve one of the most domestic problem and that is having millions of undocumented immigrates. Over the years illegal immigrates have breached the systems immigration law, which left American’s without jobs and increased the burden financially on many …show more content…
In the 1990’s there was a struggle to define America and there was a huge difference from America politics and culture. The main issues that were being focused on and heavily debated were abortion, gun policies, separation of church and state, recreational drugs, privacy, censorship and homosexuality (Nelson Tran, Cultural Wars of 1990’s). The public school curriculum was also being debated in the 1990’s. Society started to divide and group up depending on what there believes were. The groups are definite mostly by moral world views, rather than by religion, ethnicity, social class, or even political affiliation. The cultural wars had major impacts on national politics in the United States in the 1990’s. All of these issues during the time may have caused then-President George H.W. Bush the chance of reelection and helped his replacement, Bill Clinton, win the reelection in
Before World War I, equality for woman and men were very unfair. Woman weren’t even legally “persons”; they weren’t allowed to join parliament or the senate because they weren’t legally “persons”, therefore these jobs were occupied by men only. During World War I and World War II, many men had left for war, thus meaning there were many job openings that needed to be occupied as soon as possible, women then began to take on stereotypical male jobs which men thought women couldn’t do or couldn’t do as well. Women showed their capabilities and realized they shouldn’t be considered less than men. In retaliation of not being considered “persons”, women decided to take action.
Women played an important role throughout American history. They were known in the Civil War to be doing various acts. Women had enlisted in the army as soldiers, spied and gathered information about the enemy, took care of wounded soldiers, traveled and helped within the military camps and even took over their husbands’ businesses. There were many things that they did to contribute to the war just as much as the men did. Even though it was dangerous they still helped whether it was on the battlefield, in a hospital, or at home, they still tried to help out the best they could.
World War Two was the period where women came out of their shells and was finally recognized of what they’re capable of doing. Unlike World War One, men weren’t the only ones who were shined upon. Women played many significant roles in the war which contributed to the allied victory in World War Two. They contributed to the war in many different ways; some found themselves in the heat of the battle, and or at the home front either in the industries or at homes to help with the war effort as a woman.
World War II, the most destructive and devastating conflict that the globe would ever would be weighed upon, was a threat to eliminate the balance of the nations. Germany, Japan, and Italy utilized their military power, placing the world at peril in 1939 through 1945. However, the period beckoned for opportunity, also. Women desired the chance to serve for their country. They wanted others to recognize that they weren’t going to be idle during this mass era. Women to have rights and responsibilities in World War II would affect their view of their roles in history forever.
Several things transpired politically in the 1990’s, but one of the most crucial events was the Immigration Act: “[The Immigration Act] allowed for an increase in the number of legal immigrants into the United States and... increased the numbers of work visas and visas awarded to immigrants hoping to become permanent residents of the United States” (Bell). Although some people were against this, it was actually quite beneficial. For example, it helped the immigrants because it gave them a job and a better life, and it helped the United States by increasing its workforce. Along with the Immigration Act, a few wars were also going on; the Persian Gulf War was one of them. As described in the article, “Persian Gulf War”, “Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein ordered the invasion...of Kuwait. [When] Hussein defied United Nations Security Council demands to withdraw from Kuwait...the [war] began with a massive U.S.-led air offensive known as Operation Desert Storm. After 42 days of relentless attacks...President George H.W. Bush declared a cease-fire [but] by that time, most Iraqi forces in Kuwait had either surrendered or fled.” The fact that the United States won this war for Kuwait showed that they are still the dominant superpower of the world. It also gave Americans a sense of pride and made them feel strong and
Women in the 1930 were a significant part of everyday life, they just did not get credit for it. Women were not recognized for all that they did because men were put on a pesistool. The inequality in this time period affected everything women did. Women were important in American history because of their family roles, careers, and wages.
American history has had many defining moments over the last five decades which has helped America to develop to the way it is today. Each decade holding many life changing events and discoveries in them it would take a long time to cover each and every one of these so I have chosen a major event that I find to be of great worth to Americans today. We can all learn from the past events and work together to make American a safer and better place to live, and one way to do so is by learning from the past. Starting in the 1950’s we will discuss the most life changing and breath taking moments from each decade that this great county has seen through the 90’s and discover why they are all of significant value to the America we all live in today.
Although there are various time periods in American history that have implemented a change in the nation, there are three significant periods that ultimately changed social, political, and economic aspects of America. These three periods are the era of World War II, the Roaring 20s, and the Civil Rights Era. Multiple events occurring in each of those time periods greatly influenced specific individuals, reciprocating society into what it is today. Thus, improving characteristics that America fundamentally represents.
Kallen, Stuart . A Cultural History of the United States through the Decades: The 1950's . San Diego, CA: Lucent books, Inc. , 1999. Print.
What haven't women done for civilization? From writing the first book about integral calculus to inventing windshield wipers. Women have changed the world for the better. Women have clearly done so much for us, but at one time, they weren't even considered "persons." World War 1 was a devastating war for Canada with so many soldiers dead. One good result from the Great War; women's movement. During world war one; men who left for the war in Europe, left jobs at home in Canada. With the increasing demand from Great Britain for food and munitions from Canada, someone had to take over the jobs left. With most of the men gone, the Canadian government turned Canadian women. Opportunities in the job market were opened up to women that were previously closed. This was the greatest change for women in WWI, the tremendous expansion for employment. For women who use to be housewives or in jobs with poor pays, this was an amazing improvement. This one event to allow women to work by Borden started the women movement by the Alberta 5 and the change in a women's traditional role. All efforts made by women at home and overseas started a movement and without their help, an Entente win would have never been in sight. Women's effort and contributions at home in the work industry and overseas as nurses, their home comforts for the soldiers in Europe, and the movement lead by the famous Five, were crucial to the win of the allies in World War One and the change in a women's traditional role.
During the years between 1920 and 1960, America saw change in many aspects of life. The United States was a part of two major wars and a crash of the banking system that crippled the economy greater than ever seen in this country’s history. Also the country had new insecurities to tackle such as immigration and poor treatment of workers. These events led to the change of America lives socially, economically, and politically. The people of America changed their ideas of what the country’s place in the world should be. The issues challenging America led the country to change from isolation to war, depression to prosperity, and social change. The threats to American way of life, foreign and domestic, were the changing forces to the country in the twenties to the sixties.
For the first time in American history, a large population of people of all ages, classes, and races came together to challenge the traditional institutions, traditional values in society, and "the establishment" in general. Youth, women, ethnic minorities, environmentalists, migrant workers and others caused the emergence of the counter culture. This cultural movement from 1960 to 1973 was caused by many factors. This era was one that was filled with many important events that shaped the way that Americans viewed life. Those who were unhappy with what was going on around them and took part in this social phenomenon reflected and demonstrated their attitudes, values, and ideals in many ways. Various things from protests to songs expressed their views and made their point get across to America. This cultural movement had a profound impact on society. It had both beneficial and detrimental effects on the society. As we look back on the sixties, it was one of the most important decades because it accomplished so many important things.
The United States was only a country for about 15 years before the basic way of life for people in the country changed drastically. We developed politically and economically, expanded westward and divided along sectional borders. However, these are not the only characteristics that define this time. 1790-1860 was a period of rapid industrialization, market revolution and changing social order. This was largely due to advanced methods of transportation, mechanization and the changes in women’s roles.
Many people see history as a set of facts, or as a collection of stories. The reality, however, is that history is a fluid timeline. Each act of an individual or a group has an effect on others. Each moment in history is a building block that, good or bad, contributes to the stability of the next. This can be seen clearly in American history, as there have been several developments since the 1800’s that have played major roles on the growth of the nation.
In conclusion: WWI was a chance for women to show the world that women can do anything a man can and should be treated as equals. Women made many contributions to the war and paved the way for women to have more rights and freedom today.