Too Young to Fight, But Sent to War: Boys in the Civil War
When we think about soldiers in the Civil War, we often imagine grown men marching into battle. But the truth is, many soldiers were just boys—some as young as 12 or 13 years old. Thousands of teenagers, and even children, served as drummers, messengers, or even fighters. Some joined because they believed in the cause. […]
Noam Chomsky: Interventions (notes)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bMFXHHEcBG0vsc77HNZW2yG5Y68Pupxkgnk7H_RAO7I/edit It may be comforting to pretend our enemies hate our freedoms, but it is hardly wise to ignore the real world, which conveys different lessons. Eisenhower described the “campaign of hatred against us in :Arab world) not by govts., but by the people. His national security council outlined the basic reasons: The US supports […]
The United States’ involvement in World War II was marked by several controversies, both leading up to and during its participation in the conflict. Here are some of the key points of contention:
1. Isolationism vs. Interventionism 2. Pearl Harbor Attack 3. Japanese-American Internment 4. Decision to Use Atomic Bombs 5. Allied Conduct of the War 6. Post-War Influence and Geopolitics These controversies reflect the complexities and difficult decisions faced by the United States during World War II, highlighting the tension between national interests, moral considerations, and the […]
U.S. Involvement in World War I
The United States’ involvement in World War I was driven by a combination of factors, including political, economic, and social pressures. Here are the key causes: 1. Unrestricted Submarine Warfare 2. Zimmermann Telegram 3. Economic Interests 4. Ideological and Political Factors 5. Allied Propaganda 6. Domestic Politics Summary The U.S. involvement in World War I […]