Social 30-1
Last part of Chapter 7
First 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:
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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!
Social Studies 30-1
WELCOME TO CHAPTER 8
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
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Great Depression.
Income Gap.
Consumerism.
Counter ideologies (Communism and Fascism)
Modern Liberalism
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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
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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!
UNIT 3:
THE VIABILITY OF LIBERALISM
Review
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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)
More Review
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Monetarism (Hayek and Friedman)
Keynes.
Negative Freedom vs. Positive Freedom
The Cold War and its tactics.
McCarthyism.
This is not all inclusive!