To what extent was war the most significant
influence on the American Political Environment
in the years 1917-1980?
For:
Vietnam war
o Lasted from 4th august 1964 to 1975.
o Spanned over 4 presidents.
o Extensive media coverage revealing the horrors of the conflict
pinning many Americans against the war ending in protests
the often ended in violence.
Student protest on the invasion of Cambodia on 4th May
1970 which resulted in 4 deaths and 9 injured having
been shot by the Ohio National Guard
o Presidency received blame as they were the driving force due
to their power over foreign affairs.
o Caused a critical image of the presidency and government.
o Everything in the public eye, revealed by the media.
o Raised issues surrounding domestic policy.
Created an unstable and unhappy political environment.
Unpopular policy of The Draft
Untrained young men to unwillingly go to war –
resulted in anti was violent protest.
o Burning of draft cards which was illegal.
o Caused issues with the defence budget.
Cost $66 million every day to fund the war.
Lead to higher taxes which were unpopular.
Impact of WW1
o Wilsons failure and unpopular policies led to republican
government for 3 presidents: Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover
o Brought in isolationist policies and ideas to return to
‘normalcy.’
o End of the war brought social discontents of protests, riots and
strikes.
o 1921 emergency quota act
o 1921-1922 Washington conference
o Neutrality acts
o Hire purchase.
o Ford McCumber tariff act
influence on the American Political Environment
in the years 1917-1980?
For:
Vietnam war
o Lasted from 4th august 1964 to 1975.
o Spanned over 4 presidents.
o Extensive media coverage revealing the horrors of the conflict
pinning many Americans against the war ending in protests
the often ended in violence.
Student protest on the invasion of Cambodia on 4th May
1970 which resulted in 4 deaths and 9 injured having
been shot by the Ohio National Guard
o Presidency received blame as they were the driving force due
to their power over foreign affairs.
o Caused a critical image of the presidency and government.
o Everything in the public eye, revealed by the media.
o Raised issues surrounding domestic policy.
Created an unstable and unhappy political environment.
Unpopular policy of The Draft
Untrained young men to unwillingly go to war –
resulted in anti was violent protest.
o Burning of draft cards which was illegal.
o Caused issues with the defence budget.
Cost $66 million every day to fund the war.
Lead to higher taxes which were unpopular.
Impact of WW1
o Wilsons failure and unpopular policies led to republican
government for 3 presidents: Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover
o Brought in isolationist policies and ideas to return to
‘normalcy.’
o End of the war brought social discontents of protests, riots and
strikes.
o 1921 emergency quota act
o 1921-1922 Washington conference
o Neutrality acts
o Hire purchase.
o Ford McCumber tariff act
