Social 30-1

1. Social 30-1 Last part of Chapter 7 First part of Chapter 8

2. 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!

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

4. 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.

5. Let’s Watch

6. 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?

7. 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!

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. That’s it!

13. Social Studies 30-1 Welcome to Chapter 8

14. 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.

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

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

17. Basic Classical Liberalism • Its economic system is Laissez-faire. • We all have equality of opportunity not circumstance.

18. 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…

19. 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.

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

21. 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.

22. 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!

23. 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.

24. 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!)

25. 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!)

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. That’s it!

29. UNIT 3: THE VIABILITY OF Liberalism

30. Review • 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)

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