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The Great Depression and World War II, 2006.
A paper looking at the extent to which the Great Depression may have caused WWII.
2,412 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 106.95
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This paper attempts to explain the connection between the Great Depression and WWII by looking at how the Great Depression was brought to an end and what factors led to the outbreak of World War II, including the United States' entry into the conflict. The paper also explains that the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the immediate entry of the United States into the conflict was separate from the events unfolding in Europe. The paper concludes that the Great Depression did indeed contribute to the outbreak of WWII because, while it was a very real and burdensome economic catastrophe, the Great Depression's real significance was that it caused aggression to be overlooked until it had escalated to such enormous proportions that the only way to halt its spread was armed conflict.
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"The end result of a world engulfed in decades of conflict was war. But as any study of history shows, conflicts do not always escalate into wars. Economic uncertainty and monetary depression do not always lead to war either. In recent years, the stock market has fallen more dramatically than the fateful dive on Black Thursday of 1929. Yet it certainly didn't result in war and barely even caused a blip on the nation's economic graphs. What must be pointed out is that the wide economic fluctuations of recent years have not occurred in a world society ravaged by conflict. Various areas of the world are always in conflict at varying times but not the widespread conquests for power that occurred just prior to World War II. So the question remains, "Did the Great Depression contribute to the outbreak of World War II, and if it did, to what extent?" It is this intersection of economic collapse and worldwide conflict that led to the outbreak of war, and on this point, the Depression contributed significantly."
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The Causes of World War I and World War II, 2002.
A comparative analysis of the origins of the two World Wars.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 51.95
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This paper identifies the major causes of World War I and World War II. The causes of both wars lay in the political and military rivalries and consequent alliance building among major European powers. However, the rise of fascism and the Great Depression put World War II in different contexts. The scale of destruction is greater in World War II, but major changes in Western ideas emerged from the destruction of World War I.
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The Post World War I World Economy & The Plunge Into The Great Depression, 1987.
Reviews the weakness of the post-WWI British economy & the hesitancy of U.S. policymakers of the era as the primary causes of the Great Depression.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 45.95
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" With the end of World War I, international efforts were begun to restore the workings of the international economy and the gold standard. But the restoration of the gold standard also meant the re-establishment of the old political order. Britain, however, lacked the economic power to fulfill the role she had played in the prewar system and the United States, her major economic rival after the defeat of Germany, was not prepared to fill the vacuum. This analysis will maintain that Britain's economic weakness and the inability of the United States to use its economic power to bolster the international economy were key sources of the structural weakness of the interwar gold standard. This general factor, combined with the financial complications of (...)"
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World Wars I and II, 2002.
A discussion of the cause and effects of both World Wars I and II.
1,305 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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This paper examines how the causes of World War I and World War II were not one cataclysmic event but were a multitude of causes that basically derived from Nationalism and Imperialism. It shows how these two factors led to the turmoil in Europe and growing tensions and how the outbreak of World War II is an indirect link to the ending of World War I, which led to many years of chaos in Europe. It analyzes how the resulting economic depressions were a cascade of many more economic issues that Europe and America still face today and how the most radical affect was the Cold War, a war that plagued fear upon the American population for forty five years.
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"The first cause of World War II was the intense anger over the Versailles Treaty. This Treaty was signed on June 28, 1919 and basically held Germany responsible for creating this world war. The Versailles Treaty ordered that Germany pay for all the damages that the Allies and their governments endured as a result of this war. Germany was then ordered to cut their army down to 100,000 soldiers, as well as their navy, and do away with their air-force. Germany was also angry that their territory had to be reduced as well. The territory of Alsace and Lorraine was ceded by France and certain sections of Prussia went to present day Poland. Germany felt that this treaty was ?dictated peace? and they proceeded to refuse this treaty. In doing so, the future affects would be another war. "
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America's Post World War II Economy, 2002.
An examination of the phenomenal economic growth experienced by the United States in the two decades after the end of World War II.
995 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 51.95
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The paper shows that the huge amounts of government spending and the ensuing deficit created by the needs of a two-front military effort, as well as supplying on-going domestic consumption, spurred real production in post World War II America and created sudden economic prosperity, ending the depression. The paper explores the reasons behind the growth of the Gross National Product, the increase in industry and the shift in habits of the workforce. The paper also shows how the development of technology in the 1960s contributed to this economic growth.
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"The role of status began to play a role, as it was increasingly felt that white-collar jobs were more socially ?upscale? than traditional blue collar, or manufacturing jobs. Factory work with lower class or ?working class? connotations became less attractive to many people than the corporate environment. (Smithsonian Institution website). The postwar baby boom caused an increase in population leading to the migration of families to the suburbs; as the suburbs grew, business moved into new areas. Shopping centers grew and expanded, changing retail distribution to match changing consumer patters and growing discretionary income. Distribution and expansion were facilitated by the highways providing better access to new communities; the Highway Act of 1956 provided $26 billion USD to build highways to link all parts of the country. (State Department.)"
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The Great Depression, 2000.
This paper studies the causes and effects of the great depression which took place in 1929 in the United States, describing the unemployment, hardship, hunger and despair of that time.
1,535 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 73.95
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This paper studies the political, social, and economic factors that brought on the great depression in 1929 in the United States. It gives a historical overview of the situation before the outbreak of the great depression and the part that World War I played in causing it. The author feels that many people believe that the stock market crash of 1929 caused the great depression, but this is not true. He also finds that many people believed that President Roosevelt?s New Deal ended the great depression, but this is also not completely factual. According to the author, historical facts show that the stock market crash was the beginning of the great depression but that political, social, and economic problems were the real causes. Also, historical evidence shows that The New Deal helped the recovery but that the United States' entry into World War II was the main reason that the great depression ended.
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"This is one of the most famous songs of The Great Depression, a time beginning in 1929 and lasting until 1940. This was a time of unemployment, hardship, hunger, and despair. Many people believe that the stock market crash of 1929 caused the Great Depression, but this is not true. Many people also believe that President Roosevelt?s New Deal ended the Great Depression, but this is also not completely factual. The historical facts show that the stock market crash was the beginning of the Great Depression but that political, social, and economic problems were the real causes. Also, historical evidence shows that The New Deal helped the recovery but that the United States entering into World War II was the main reason that the Great Depression ended."
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The Pacific Northwest During and After the Great Depression, 2005.
A look at the population and political changes that took place in the Pacific Northwest from the Great Depression to the Cold War.
1,344 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 65.95
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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of the history of the Pacific Northwest. Specifically, it discusses how the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War impacted regional demographics in the Pacific Northwest.
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"Before the Great Depression in 1929, the Pacific Northwest had been growing significantly. By 1920, the area had grown by 254 percent from 1900 (Schwantes 365). However, the Great Depression put a stop to the growth and migration. By the time the Great Depression hit, the area was economically sound, but still rural in much of its' character. The Great Depression had a deep effect on the economy of the region, because so much of the area relied on agriculture, timber, and mining for their livelihood, and these industries suffered as the nation suffered. Historian Schwantes writes, "The Pacific Northwest as a whole experienced mortgage foreclosures, delinquent taxes, and sharply rising unemployment. A sense of desperation led to protests and in some cases to direct action and other forms of self-help by angry farmers and industrial workers" (Schwantes 382). To make matters worse, arrivals from the Midwest Dust Bowl arrived in the area looking for work, but there was none. They simply added to the problem of unemployment and public assistance that was facing the entire area."
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World War Two and Abstract Expressionism, 2001.
An examination of a genre of art called abstract expressionism and how it expresses historical events.
4,335 words (approx. 17.3 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 165.95
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A look at the impact of world wars on abstract expressionism, a genre of art. The author examines what paintings under this genre represent and how they come to play significant roles in the expression of historical events.
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
A. Brief definition of abstract expressionism
B. Examples of other relationships between artistic movements and political happenings
1. Romantic movement
2. Vietnam
C. Brief description of the effects of World War
1. effects on the U.S. economy/politics
2. effects on the people
D. Thesis as to the relationship of World War II and the rise of Abstract Expressionism
1. Three major influences
a. immigration of European artists, writers, intellectuals, scientists
b. the Surrealist movement
c. ancient influences (art)
II. Body
A. Before World War II
1. Depression
2. Thirty Years War
3. World War I
B. Historical Roots
1. the 1930s
a. political happenings/economy
b. art & the relationship between the two
2. late 1930s early 1940s
a. political happenings/economy
b. art & the relationship between the two
C. Intellectual Roots
1. Themes of Abstract Expressionism
a. the return to origins
b. the human continuum
c. conflict and the dualistic pattern of human life
d. opportunities/new beginnings
2. Heritage (Ancient influences)
3. Nature
4. the subconscious
D. Artists
1. Gesture
a. style
b. specific artists
2. Color Field
a. style
b. specific artists
3. In-between
a. style
b. specific artists
III. Conclusion
A. The evolution of art starting from the period of the 1930s (WWI, Depression, etc.) to
after World War II
1. Content
2. Purpose
3. Style
B. How World War II molded Abstract Expressionism and how the artists drew from World War II
1. the people?s responses to the war
2. united aspects of the art that showed a general feeling towards WWII
C. How, by the rising of Abstract Expressionism, modern art was affected, and how it
changed the way that people expressed their sentiments
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"At first, there was an initial resistance to Abstract Expressionism, but by the 1950s it was recognized as the dominant force in American painting, encouraged by the government while being considered a symbol of American cultural freedom.For the first time ever, American art received widespread and serious attention in Europe. Abstract Expressionism can hardly be characterized as a single movement due to the diversity of the art it encompasses. Despite this variety, Abstract Expressionist paintings share several broad characteristics ? they are basically abstract, emphasizing free, spontaneous, and personal emotional expression, and they exercise considerable freedom of technique in order to attain this goal. The artists of this period manipulate the physical variables of the paint in order to convey expressive qualities, often on large canvases to give the visual effects an engrossing power. Abstract Expressionist artists can be divided into three categories based on style - gesture painting, such as done by Jackson Pollock, color field painting as done by Mark Rothko, or an in-between style as done by Robert Motherwell."
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The Great Depression of the 1930s, 2006.
This paper discusses the Great Depression of the 1930s, its effect on non-white people and on the economy of West Africa.
3,505 words (approx. 14.0 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 142.95
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This paper stresses that the Great Depression, which is the "defining event" in the world during the 1930s, hit immigrants and the common man extremely hard; but African-Americans and other minorities, such as Mexicans, were affected even more than any white people in any part of the world. The author points out that, during the Great Depression, the American Dream was shattered beyond recognition. The paper relates that the Great Depression of the 1930s had a widespread impact on the economy of Nigeria and other African countries because the falling world markets caused the British trade amalgamations to lower extremely their prices for commodities from these areas.
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"These poor people found that they were now even worse off economically at this time than they had ever been before, and the government was not lifting a helping hand to them in any way at all. In addition, because of the scarcity of jobs, it was declared that women must not go for work, and in one family, only one member would be allowed to work and earn money. However, this did not work, because of the first truth that many families found that they could no survive on the income from one member, and they would need the income of the woman too if they were opt hope to survive in a very basic way. The second truth was that the husbands in their search of greener pastures had abandoned many women, and these women had no option but to go out for work to look after their children and run their homes. Marriage rates dropped for the first time in many years. "
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The Keynesian Theory and the Great Depression, 2002.
A study of the theories of economist John Maynard Keynes and their connections with the Great Depression.
1,220 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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The paper discusses the theories of John Maynard Keynes who is known as the "father of modern economics". He was the first economist who precisely described some of the causes and cures for recessions and depressions. The paper explores some of the effects his theories had on the Great Depression such as the Employment Act and the Council of Economic Advisors. It also shows the effects of his theories on World War II and provides a time-line for the Great Depression.
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"Thus, according to Keynes, the solution that he bought through his theory was for the government to goose up its spending in any way it can either by printing money, cutting taxes, or increasing spending itself. He believed in supply and demand, which was an indirect way to let the economy balance itself. In his theory he not only convinced that in order to work for this system to work people needed money, which could only be done by creating jobs. He further believed that in order to reduce unemployment the government needed to increase the total demand, which is the total amount of goods being demanded. "
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The Great Depression: Causes and Effects, 2008.
An analysis of the causes and the long- and short-term effects of the Great Depression on the United States and the rest of the world.
2,510 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 110.95
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This paper discusses some of the many causes of the Great Depression and its many effects, both upon the United States and the rest of the world. It describes the short-term causes and a series of long-term historical trends that resulted from the Great Depression. The paper looks in detail at the election of Franklin Roosevelt and his New Deal program.
Table of Contents:
The Only Thing We Have To Fear
Immediate Events: The Crash, Bank Runs
Additional Trends and Causes
The Immediate Effects of the Great Depression
100 Days and Long-term Effects On America
Conclusion
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"The Great Depression led to the election of Franklin Roosevelt and his New Deal program. The New Deal changed the role of the Federal Government and gave it much more power. It also changed the attitude of many Americans. In the 1920's businessmen were held in high esteem and business had few restrictions placed on it by the government. In the Depression many businessmen wound up on breadlines or selling apples on street corners. People no longer had such respect for business. Following the Great Depression workers and unions gained strength and the Federal Government was given greater power to regulate business. For the first time laws like Social Security and the Civilian Conservation Corp were passed. Government agencies now helped people directly."
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The Great Depression, 2002.
A discussion of the various economic factors that contributed to the Great Depression and why it lasted so long.
2,032 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 18 sources, APA, AU$ 93.95
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This essay examines the economic causes of the Great Depression and evaluates why it was such a significant event in world history. The Great Depression was one of the darkest periods of the 20th Century, the entire capitalist world economy came precariously close to collapse. It affected virtually every civilian of Western civilisation ? from the wealthy bourgeoisie to the poor proletariat. The paper focuses on the Wall Street crash and the Smoot-Hawley Tariff and the role that each played in precipitating the Great Depression and puts forward extensive evidence that suggests that the Wall Street crash actually played a bigger role than the Smoot-Hawley Tariff.
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"As a fundamental principle of economics is that voluntary trade makes everyone involved better-off, economists were almost uniformly critical of the Smoot-Hawley tariff, and Hoover received a petition signed by more than 1,000 economists urging him to veto the bill. Ultimately, he signed the Smoot-Hawley bill into law on June 17, 1930. Once enacted, it established the highest average tariff level in American history. As Kenneth Davidson said: ?The Smoot-Hawley tariff was part of the general ?beggar thy neighbour? polices adopted worldwide during the early 1930s.? While the Wall Street crash had a clear and direct impact on the American economy, the effect of the Smoot-Hawley tariff on precipitating the Great Depression is plagued with ambiguity as it had more of a vague indirect global impact."
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The Great Depression Of 1930, 2002.
Examines causes of the Great Depression.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 68.95
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Causes of the Great Depression. Examines initial events leading to high unemployment and bank failures. Timetable of major events. Effects of the New Deal and World War II. President Franklin D. Roosevelt's policies. Broad range of government policies to help unemployed Americans. Economic theories of John M. Keynes.
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"The Great Depression of the 1930s
Although the Great Depression is largely acknowledged to have begun in 1929 and ended with the onset of World War II, there were events before 1929 that affected the economy during the 1930s. The timeline present below highlights some of the major events of the Great Depression ("The Great," 2000).
Year
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.1919
.The Economic Consequences of the Peace published by John Maynard Keynes
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.1920
.Protectionist Jones Act passed, requiring that vessels used to ship merchandise between US ports be owned and documented by the US
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.1923
.Federally mandated minimum wage is declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in a District of Columbia case
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.1928
.Herbert Hoover elected president
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.1929
.October 24, stock market crashes ("Black Thursday"
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.1930
.Treatise on Money published by John Maynard Keynes
Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act passed in June
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.1931
.September 21, Britain goes off the gold standard
December 11, New York Bank of the United States fails ..."
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Canada's Great Depression, 2006.
This well-researched paper analyzes the impact of America's Great Depression on the nation of Canada and its economy.
3,711 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 18 sources, MLA, AU$ 148.95
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The writer of this in-depth paper addresses specific issues and problems that existed in Canada prior to the Great Depression, such as the effects of the social and agricultural situation. This paper examines how the depression altered previously established perceptions of Canada's economy as well as the role of the state. The writer delves into the various external causes of the depression and the inadequate and ineffective government policy at the time which led to and increased the severity of the situation. This paper analyzes Canada's economy before, during and after America's depression era. This paper provides relevant data and statistics pertaining to this particular topic, including the fact that in 1933 Canada was suffering from large-scale unemployment in which 30% of the labor force was out of work.
Table of Contents:
Outline
Introduction
General Causes of the Great Depression
Canada
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"An essential economic aspect that is crucial in understanding the causes and effects of the Depression in Canada was that the country derived 33 percent of its Gross National Income form exports. Therefore the country was particularly affected by the reduction in world trade. This had a severe effect on the Western Canadian provinces as they depended almost exclusively on exports of primary products. Another aspect was that there had been crop failures prior to the Depression. Saskatchewan for example has been plagued by crop failures and a very low what price. Within two years "provincial income plummeted by 90 percent." "This had the result of forcing more than 60 percent of the population onto social relief."
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Outbreak of the Second World War, 2003.
This essay shows how the failure of the League of Nations, the Great Depression, the Treaty of Versailles, the Rise of Hitler and the German invasion of Poland contributed to the outbreak of the Second World War.
1,118 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 55.95
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This essay explains the tensions between Germany and the Allies created by the Treaty of Versailles. It explains how the failure of the League of Nations to preserve peace around the world became a major contribution to the declaration of war. It explains the fact that the war was the only way to create jobs and end the Great Depression. It also explains why the rise of the Nazi Party and the German invasion of Poland led to the declaration of War.
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"The Second World War erupted in 1939, and resulted in the greatest human suffering and human devastation in history. In fact, more than 50 million people lost their lives during this war. The fighting in this war was more savage than ever before or since, the latest technology was used and death camps were introduced for the first time. The Treaty of Versailles, the League of Nations, the Great Depression and the Rise of the Nazi Party were the main causes for this dreadful war."
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The Great Depression, 2005.
A look at the causes and consequences of the Great Depression in America.
1,333 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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This paper first describes some of the historical events leading up to the Great Depression that followed WWI. The paper then takes a look at President Hoover's response to the Great Depression, its impact on the world, and some of the theories put forth that try to explain the causes of the Depression.
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"The Great Depression began when the stock market crashed in October, 1929, creating "such a shock to most Americans that some early attempts to explain their causes blamed sunspot activity or medieval prophecy. A few held it to be a divine retribution on a people who had indulged themselves in a decade of hedonism after World War I and were due for a sobering experience. Others recognized that the 1920s that brought hints of an agricultural recession, amid uninhibited business speculation (Unknown).""
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