Social 30-1

Last part of Chapter 7First part of Chapter 8

Housekeeping

• I am about half way through your in-class essay.

• You next one is the end on the month (the 27th). It will Diploma format.

• Your next test will be next week. • Here are your Journals back!

Review

• What tactics were used during the cold war?• Expansionism Vs. Containment?• Let’s get on the go!

First things first

• On Friday we started the “Butter Battle Book”.• It is a great cartoon that really captures the

ideology and relative absurdity of the Cold War tactics.

• Let’s watch it and discuss the connections to the Cold War.

Let’s Watch

Let’s discuss:

• How does it relate to the cold war?• Why does Seuss pick the conflict he does?• What tactics do we seen?• Why does Seuss end the film as he does?

• Over all , this is opinion, does the film depict a good understanding of the realistic conflict?

Let’s end this unit

• Cold War Hysteria:– People around the world (especially the US and

Russia) felt that war was inevitable. – They hoarded food.– They built shelters. – They feared the end the world as we know it!

The Second Red Scare(this gets creepy!)

• Due to the Great Depression of the 30’s, Many Americans were drew towards Communism.

• The Politicians were remembering the RED SCARE.

• The propaganda soon increased and we get our modern perception of the Commie!

• People feared the infiltration of soviet spies.

The Second Red Scare

• Fearing Communism would rise in America, people got to work.

• An ex-marine republican, Joseph McCarty, Claimed that Communist had infiltrated the government.

• Although unfounded, he did tarnish the Democrats.

• He was eventually reprimanded in 1954.

McCathyism

• Although he died in 1957.• American became devided as people were

often questioned or harassed if they were thought to tied, affiliated, or supported the Red Menace.

• Some imprisoned, dismissed, or socially ruined.

House Un-American Activities Committee

• During WW2 HUAC was formed to investigate threats on the government.

• They felt Hollywood had communist backgrounds.

• Over 300 actors, directors, were blacklisted. • They were encouraged to name anybody that

was related to Communist. • Most left the country or found work under

Pseudonyms.

That’s it!

WELCOME TO CHAPTER 8Social Studies 30-1

Classical to Modern(I think we know this stuff!)

• More Review:– Classical Liberalism:• No government intervention• Government protects life, liberty, and property. • Freedom of Entrepreneur.

Effects

• Great Depression.• Income Gap.• Consumerism.• Counter ideologies (Communism and Fascism)

Modern Liberalism

• Significant Government intervention.• Everyone values equally. • welfare capitalism.• Incentives to share the benefits of

development.

Basic Classical Liberalism

– Its economic system is Laissez-faire.– We all have equality of opportunity not

circumstance.

Negative Freedoms Vs. Positive Freedoms.

• Negative (Classic): the idea that government does not get involved. You have the right to make decisions and live how you want.

• But, if that fails that’s your choice.

• Positive Freedoms (modern): You can not make fair decisions without certain aspects of your life being stable.

• Such as welfare, food stamps, work regulations, etc…

Evolution of Liberalism

• What were the basic tenants of an Ideology:– Interpretations of History.– Beliefs about Human Nature– Structure of Society. – Visions for the future.

Environmentalism

• A political and ethical ideology that focuses on protecting the natural environment and lessening the effects that humans have on the enviroment.

Neo-Conservatism

• Ideology that emerged in the US as a reaction against modern liberalism.

• Favor a return to classical liberalism.• Value “family values” and a “traditional

America”.• Very often religious based ideology.

Neo-Conservative Economics

• Based on Monetarism.• The ideas of Friedman and Heyak.

• Government:– IT SHOULDN’T GET INVOLVED – I’M SICK ABOUT TALKING ABOUT THIS!

Neo-Conservative Foreign Policy

• Patriotism (Nationalism) is encouraged. • Big government should not exist. • Large countries (USA) have interest beyond

borders. • Capitalism is preferable and should be

promoted globally.

Neo-Conservatism and Morality

• They value traditional values. • Suspicious of the counter-cultures. • Referred to as the Christian Right. • Strong ideas on Abortion, Creationism, and

prayer. • (let’s have a talk about this, please be

respectful!)

Religious Perspective

• Religious Freedom and Freedom of expression are both key to liberalism.

• People are free to follow any religion and question liberalism. (in a perfect world!)

Political Influence of the Christian Right. (Generalization)

• Support the rights of the unborn.• Married Heterosexuals make the best family

life. • Legislations to stop graphic media. • Prayer and religion should be part of public

institutions. • Individuals should take responsibility for own

actions.

Modern Liberalism(Generalization)

• It’s a females right to choose.• Equal rights for all sexual orientations. • Adults can choose material to view, as long as

it doesn’t infringe on rights. • Secular environment.• Government intervention.

That’s it!

THE VIABILITY OF LIBERALISM UNIT 3:

• Mercantilism – Absolute Monarchy:• Locke, Plato, Martin Luther, • Reformation, enlightenment, renaissance.• Gutenberg and the Printing Press.• Adam Smith and Classic Liberalism• Industrial Revolution and Modern Liberalism.• Rejection of Liberalism and the formation of

Socialism and Communism (Marx, Lenin, & Stalin)

Review

More Review

• Monetarism (Hayek and Friedman)• Keynes.• Negative Freedom vs. Positive Freedom• The Cold War and its tactics.• McCarthyism. • This is not all inclusive!