Q:In your opinion, was America justified in using the atomic bomb in an effort to defeat Japan? Make sure to cite factual evidence from your readings in your response.
A: When dealing with the issue of the atomic bomb on Japan, you have to think like the world powers at this time. They probably thought in a utilitarian sense, they figured that if they went to war on the mainland island of Japan, then there would be many more casualties to both the Americans, and the Japanese than if they just ended it and used the atomic bomb. However, I still do not think that using the atomic bomb was justified. I feel this way because according to the readings, the Japanese knew they had been defeated and had even sent “peace feelers” to Moscow. The Americans even knew this, yet they used the atom bomb instead. Another reason I feel that the atom bomb was unjustified is because the casualties that were sustained by the Japanese were almost all civilians, as opposed to the soldiers that would have died.
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Blog #5
Q:How did World War II transform American industry (make sure to utilize factual information from the clip)? Also, who was “Rosie the Riveter”?
A: Before World War II, America was already a factory nation. Once World War II occurred, it was still a factory nation, but the supplies that they made changed. During World War II, the U.S. needed all the war supplies they could get, consequently, they ordered all the factories to make war materials. This led to towns, such as Mobile, Alabama to become WarTowns, places where they produced these war materials. Factories also boomed. In 1940 a shipbuilding company had 240 employees, but by 1943, it had 11,600 employees. One thing that people did not realize however, was that most of the workers were women. That was made in part largely to Rosie the Riveter, who could be found on propaganda posters telling women that they too could help with the war.
A: Before World War II, America was already a factory nation. Once World War II occurred, it was still a factory nation, but the supplies that they made changed. During World War II, the U.S. needed all the war supplies they could get, consequently, they ordered all the factories to make war materials. This led to towns, such as Mobile, Alabama to become WarTowns, places where they produced these war materials. Factories also boomed. In 1940 a shipbuilding company had 240 employees, but by 1943, it had 11,600 employees. One thing that people did not realize however, was that most of the workers were women. That was made in part largely to Rosie the Riveter, who could be found on propaganda posters telling women that they too could help with the war.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Blog #4
Q: Select one of the following American identity groups (Japanese-Americans, women, or African Americans) and write a brief first-person narrative describing how America’s declaration of war has affected your life.
A: (Japanese American)- after Pearl Harbor, and especially after America's declaration of war life has been harder for me and my family. Even though I have been an American citizen my whole life, I feel like an outsiders. People are looking at me funny, and I just don't fit in anymore. I have heard horror stories of some Japanese getting beat up, and I truly hope this doesn't happen to me.
A: (Japanese American)- after Pearl Harbor, and especially after America's declaration of war life has been harder for me and my family. Even though I have been an American citizen my whole life, I feel like an outsiders. People are looking at me funny, and I just don't fit in anymore. I have heard horror stories of some Japanese getting beat up, and I truly hope this doesn't happen to me.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Blog #2
Q: You are an American and it is September 1, 1939. Word has reached America that the Nazis have just invaded Poland. Should the United States join the Allies in a fight against Hitler and the Axis powers? Give at least two pieces of factual evidence from the reading to support your stance.
A: I think that the U.S. should join the Allied Powers, and fight against Hitler and his Axis powers. Not only Hitler, but Stalin, and even Mussolini are growing in power and national pride. With Japan now in the picture, it seems that unless we do something about this, then they are only going to gain power and get to the point where they may be unstoppable. According to the textbook, all of these powers knew that they had some power and would end treaties that were in place. An example is when Japan ended the 12 year old Washington Naval Treaty (804). Not only that, it appears that these leaders, primarily Hitler are getting drunk with power, and would act on impulse, which turned out to be a problem. An example is when Hitler suddenly, and unexpectedly occupied Poland (805). Chances are he is not going to stop and that is why we need to intervene.
A: I think that the U.S. should join the Allied Powers, and fight against Hitler and his Axis powers. Not only Hitler, but Stalin, and even Mussolini are growing in power and national pride. With Japan now in the picture, it seems that unless we do something about this, then they are only going to gain power and get to the point where they may be unstoppable. According to the textbook, all of these powers knew that they had some power and would end treaties that were in place. An example is when Japan ended the 12 year old Washington Naval Treaty (804). Not only that, it appears that these leaders, primarily Hitler are getting drunk with power, and would act on impulse, which turned out to be a problem. An example is when Hitler suddenly, and unexpectedly occupied Poland (805). Chances are he is not going to stop and that is why we need to intervene.
Blog #1
Q: In expressing his desires going into the negotiations for the Treaty of Versailles, President Woodrow Wilson commented that the Allies should seek “Peace without victory” (discussed in the Chapter 30 Introduction, page 696, from last week’s homework). What do you think Wilson meant by “Peace without victory” and was this desire too idealistic?
A: When Woodrow Wilson discussed "peace without victory" I think that he was referring to the Monroe Doctrine, saying that the U.S. was going to be neutral in foreign affairs. However, I believe that while it was a good concept, it was much too idealistic. During this period of time, the Germans were gaining power and had great national pride. Therefore, while it would be a good idea for the world, with the circumstances going on around the U.S. it was too idealistic.
A: When Woodrow Wilson discussed "peace without victory" I think that he was referring to the Monroe Doctrine, saying that the U.S. was going to be neutral in foreign affairs. However, I believe that while it was a good concept, it was much too idealistic. During this period of time, the Germans were gaining power and had great national pride. Therefore, while it would be a good idea for the world, with the circumstances going on around the U.S. it was too idealistic.
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