Understanding the Civil War, WWI and WWII

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In this article, the writer identifies the similarities and differences between the Civil War, WWI and WWII and then defines the catalyst for involvement in each war. The writer also discusses the effect of each war on the United States economically, socially, and politically for a better understanding of the government's national and foreign policy. In addition, the writer points out that, when comparing and defining data pertaining to the Civil War, WWI and WWII, one needs to take into consideration how these historical events described a nation going through an economic and social transition. The writer maintains that the involvement of the United States in these three wars had an effect not only nationally but also on a foreign basis. Furthermore, the writer notes that the key element or factors used to describe the United States involvement in each of these wars may be complex, controversial, and difficult for one to fully understand.

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Abstract
Catalyst for the Civil War
Peace Movements before World War I
U. S. Neutrality
Catalyst for World War I
Isolationism (1935-1939)
Catalyst for World War II
Japan's Involvement
Russia's Involvement
Women and Minorities Involvement in World War II
The Similarities or Differences of Each War
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Two different Americas existed side by side during the 19th Century, known as the Northern and Southern States. The Northern States economic growth was due to focusing on industry, commerce, and finance. Their main products were textiles, machinery, woolen goods, clothing, leather, and lumber. This diverse industry attracted many immigrants which greatly increased the population of the Northern States. The Southern States on the other hand focused on agriculture, with its main crop being cotton, especially due to the invention of the cotton gin in 1793. At that time cotton was the largest and most important American export. The North and South depended on this valuable crop; the South produced and harvested the raw cotton, while the North manufactured the cotton into textile products. The climate in the South also allowed for producing this valuable crop. It was not until 1850's, when the Northern economy had grown to be self-sufficient, due to its industrial growth and transportation that a way of life would impact a nation. The life style of the Northern States was so different from the Southern States that it was causing political and social unrest. The growth of the North was made possible by paid laborers who worked in the factories. The South on the other hand, depended on slaves as their main source of labor. Maintaining, housing, and caring for slaves was costly, but not as costly as paying laborers to work the cotton fields. "

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