Question

In what ways has the United States Federal Government promoted and prevented the democratic promises of “liberty” and “equality” for Americans and the wider world during: The Gilded Age (1865-1900); The Progressive Era & World War I (1890-1920); The Roaring Twenties (1920-1929); The Era of the Great Depression & the New Deal (1929-1932); World War II (1941-1945) and the Cold War Period (1945-1991).

-At least three instances in which the United States Federal government took actions that significantly increased the degree of liberty and/or equality in American life and in the wider world.

-At least three instances in which the Federal government acted against the realization of greater liberty and equality, either at home or abroad..

Answer 1

The founding father of the United States had declared Liberty and Equality essential to the United States. This has been further shown by African Americans' civil war and assimilation into American mainstream society. Since then, America has advocated such ideals in America and abroad.

It seeks to diffuse these ideals through policies that extend these ideals. Through its foreign policy, economic influence or political speeches, the government has attempted to promote freedom and equality throughout the world. Whether it be a Truman, Marshal plan, the international war on terrorism, climate change action, progressive assistance to the poor sub-Saharan and Middle East, are all measures aimed at promoting democracy throughout the world.

United States Federal government took actions that significantly increased the degree of liberty and/or equality in American life and in the wider world instances:

Between 1880 and 1920 America welcomed nearly 20 million refugees, liberal immigrants ' policies and age.

The 19th amendment which allowed women to vote was yet another example of how to promote equality and equal treatment and end tyranny.

The civil rights act of 1964, which ended segregation of the African American people, was an important step forward in support for the emancipation of women. It facilitated real equality.

Federal government acted against the realization of greater liberty and equality instances:
America's involvement in Vietnam was such an important step that destroyed the Vietnamese people's idea of independence.

As a supervisory government, we reject the rights that citizens enjoy and are given.

US support for Israel in undermining Palestinian independence claim runs counter to these values.

America's fall of nuclear bombs into Japan was another attempt to win the war, and it started the arms race that generated international terror and freedom.