He refers to American material culture as a mallcondo culture; a culture that is trying to be avoided by some hopeful nations and sought after by other willing and expanding nations (28). History has shown that our consumption has expanded exponentially over a fifty year period; we consume more for our families and ourselves, we buy larger houses and splurge on lavish vehicles. It is easy to blame this unflattering culture characteristic−materialism−on commercialism but Twitchell insists that it is “the scapegoat du jour” often blamed for social epidemics and the corruption of youth (29). The blame is being passed around when it is truly materialism and our love of things that
In the mid-1800’s, industrialization swept Europe, allowing new ideas, business’s, and commercial production to flourish. Imperialistic industrialized nations, such as Britain, led to the spread of industry into its colonies’, which had an abundance of raw materials but different characteristics that shaped industry. This can be seen in the similarities and differences in the mechanization of the cotton industry between 1880 – 1930 in Japan and India. Similarities were seen in the rapid increase of textile production and the direct decline of the conditions of factory workers, who in both countries were mainly peasant farmers, while differences were seen in the dramatic difference in the gender that made up the majority of the labor force.
Due to the country facing the biggest economic crisis since the second world war, Obama and Democratic Party leaders suggested an economic stimulus package to confront the crisis. The nation needed immediate relief and great recovery from the economy downfall. The nation needed a reform to avoid future depressions, due to these being major factors, relief, recovery and reform became Franklin D. Roosevelt's goals when he took the honor as president. The New Deal was a form of authority given to the government to aid help to all classes, groups and sections of our country. The New Deal plan was a form to deliver relief to the unemployed and those in danger of losing farms and homes, it was also set out to recover agriculture and businesses, and reform.
The Bill was created to prevent a repeat of the Bonus March of 1932 and a relapse into the Great Depression after World War II ended. The American Legion (a veterans group) was essentially responsible for many of the Bill’s provisions. The Legion managed to have the bill apply to all who served in the armed services, including African Americans and women. The fact that the Bill paid for a G. I.’s entire education encouraged many universities across the country to expand enrollment. For example, the University of Michigan had fewer than 10,000 students prior to the war, but in 1948 its enrollment was well over 30,000.
The Federal National Mortgage Association, commonly known as Fannie Mae, was founded in 1938 during the Great Depression as part of the New Deal. It is a government-sponsored enterprise, though it has been a publicly traded company since 1968. The corporation's purpose is to expand the secondary mortgage market by securitizing mortgages in the form of mortgage-backed securities, allowing lenders to reinvest their assets into more lending and in effect increasing the number of lenders in the mortgage market by reducing the reliance on thrifts. In the 1968 change, Fannie Mae's predecessor was split into the current Fannie Mae and the Government National Mortgage Association "Ginnie Mae". Ginnie Mae had the federal backing while Fannie Mae appeared to have federal backing.
World War II to 2011: Changes and Challenges in the Global Economy The aftermath of World War II was the beginning of a new era. The war ended the Great Depression. The federal government emerged from the war as a potent economic factor, able to regulate economic activity and to partially control the economy through spending and consumption. Six major changes and challenges emerged from the war that helped shape the global economy: 1. The Emergence of Women- women were needed to fill many traditionally male jobs and roles.
Explain your answer. (16 marks) You may use the following information to help you with your answer: *The use of propaganda *The purges *The show trials *Control over education OR 3b) Was the Stakhanovite Movement the main reason for the rapid expansion of Soviet industry in the 1930s? Explain your answer. (16 marks) You may use the following information to help you with your answer: *The Stakhanovite Movement *Gosplan *The First Five-Year Plan *Role of
How far did British society change, 1939–1975? Paper 2 will be on 1 of the following topics: - Immigration - Women - Youth It is important to remember that it also covers 3 different periods: 1939-45 : A period of war with the Second World War Late 40s and 1950s : A decade of transition from rationing to prosperity 1960s and early 1970s : A decade of revolution Once you know the examples you should consider these questions: General Focus Questions •"What impact did the Second World War have on the British people? •"What was the impact of the National Health Service on people’s lives? Immigration Focus Questions •"What immigrants were living in Britain in 1945? •"Why did different groups migrate to Britain between 1948 and 1972?
This paper will look at some of those political, social and economic events that took place and helped to create the freedom and restrictions we see in the United States today. Baby Boomers The 1950’s was a time of turmoil for the United States. The country was still recovering from the Great Depression, had Soldiers returning home from war and advancements in technology taking place. The first few years after World War II ended, the United States saw a drastic rise in the rate of babies being born because
Colton 3/26/07 Dr. Stanonis HIST 106 Tourism in the Big Easy In professor Stanonis’ book Creating The Big Easy, he describes how the city of New Orleans tried to discover herself through the first half of the 20th century. New Orleans was constantly trying to find her niche in an increasingly urbanizing America. In the early years of the 20th century she attempted to shed her past and convert to a city of factories, businesses, and conventions. Ultimately, however, the “Big Easy” embraced its colorful past and opened herself up to tourists. The automobile, rise of the middle class, and the election of Robert Maestri as mayor all led to New Orleans becoming a city devoted mainly to tourism.