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
During the war, women played a vital role in the workforce because all of the men had to go fight overseas and left their jobs. This forced women to work in factories and volunteer for war time measures.
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.
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Women have always played a major role in history. Despite the hardships, pain and trials most of the women experienced, they still succeeded in enduring some of the differences between their opposite sex. Throughout history, women have always been fighting for their freedom, thus this fight still goes on in this present time. Women had a great role in shaping America as what it is right now. They, not only the fact that took care of the welfare of their family, but also were responsible to the increase in the population of early settlers causing expansion, diverse ethnicity and distinct cultures among the early colonies.
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
In the times of darkness where women used to be worthy enough just to take care of the housework, kids, and husband; accordingly, women were categorized as housewives while men were the ones who work for the livelihood. It is important to highlight the women role in World War II because besides the war, deaths, ambition and misfortune; women during the World War II where for first time in the history; women were valued and they free themselves from the stereotype role they had. The time of labor inequality in the World War II between women and men was staring to break down; however, women were still stigmatized to just be able to work in jobs such as nurse and the textile industry. The timing of the initial advance
many men were involved in the war, women finally had their chance to take on many of
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.
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.
America has completely changed over the years in many different ways. To start off, women’s rights have drastically changed over the years because women have stood up and spoke their opinion of the matter. After World War 1, America went through some bad times, but eventually got through it in the end. They went through the struggles of who was at President and the debts of the people and the country.
Women have played a significant role even though they were not in position of power. Women have impacted their society and did many things for the citizens although nobody has really noticed it. Two women that have impacted their society is Queen Elizabeth and Empress Theodora.
The 1990s is a decade full of change for the good but also the bad. There are many events that happen during this decade that affect not only America but the world as a whole. During these ten years Americans experienced things never before though possible. In this time people see the end of a war, the beginning of a war, a huge advancement in technology, and the changing in morals for the country. The American people had two different presidents in the 1990s these two men changed America both in positive ways and negative ways. The culture during the 90s changed drastically from the previous decade. The 1990s will be remembered as a time of advancement and great change that shapes the world still to this day.
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 era of the 1990’s was an explosive time in American history both figuratively and literally. In the 90’s there was an extreme variety of different failures and also advances in technology. We as a nation had new advancements in space travel, our military and the way of life preparing for the turn of the century. As a country we didn’t know what the new millennium had to bring for us, but we were ready. Most significantly changing America though was from our creativeness that took place, the fear we had, and our militaristic ways.