Film Analysis Essay on Two Greatest Wars in World History: WW I and WW Ii

What is the purpose of this documentary film?

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The film was men to address the historical events that took place between the two greatest wars in world history: WW I and WW II. And also to give and account of the American presidents and their efforts to establish peace, stable economy as well as foreign policies that would govern the international community. In addition, the film also explored the major reasons that lead to World War II as well as the efforts of the American leaders such as Wilson among others put in place for peace and power-sharing.

Despite the failure of Wilson to persuade Congress to ratify the Versailles Treaty and the League of Nations Charter, the United States political leaders of the 1920s did not retreat into isolationism. Name and describe early United States efforts at preserving international peace during the 1920s and explain the goals that the United States sought to achieve through these agreements.

In 1928, the United States established the Pact of Paris treaty. The main treaty aim was to prevent another World War. However, the treaty did not make a huge impact on the international peace objective and thus failed to stop the rising militarism in the 1930s or prevent World War II.U.S peace advocacies such as cooperation with the League of Nations, the naval conferences and formation of the New World Court, were all initiatives and that aimed in preventing future wars after World War I. For instance, the League of Nations, the main objective was to provide a forum in resolving international disputes.

Explain the growth of the economic and political isolationist movements in the British Empire, the United States, and Germany after the stock market crash of 1929 and the deepening economic depression that followed. How did economic "nationalism" lead to political isolationism in most industrial countries and aggressive economic nationalism in fascist countries? How did all of this rising "nationalism" make the democracies look to their citizens and the people supporting the new militaristic dictators?

The great depression in 1929 exerted enormous pressure of Britain's economy. This unforeseen economic pressures led to a deteriorating economy not only for Britain's but for the Americans. As a result, Britain followed the imperialism which meant high barriers in trade with foreign countries and low tariffs among Commonwealth countries. As a result, the British were in favor of the ideology of Isolationism.

The United States on the other hand, suffered from the great depression. Banks went bankrupt, unsold goods piled up, levels of unemployment piled up. President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the period responded to the economic tragedy with policies and programs that aimed to improve the economy. This policies and programs were called the 'New Deals., America it not want to get involved in other matters apart from those that focused on addressing the issue of the economy. For instance, during the Spanish Civil war, the Americans did not intervene.

How did President Herbert Hoover respond to the international financial crisis?

Did is efforts help the crisis in currency exchange?

President Hoover assured Americans that the crisis would run its course. However, the matters become worse. His programs were small-scale and too late. He asked for the spirit of volunteerism among Businesses and employers to allow employees to remain in their works. He offered aid to put people to work and offered loads to banks. However, this programs and initiatives were in small scales and were too specific with whom would benefit from them. As a result, his efforts did not contribute to helping the currency exchange.

Were attempts to reorganize a system of international currency exchange supported by the United States under the New Deal programs of President Franklin D. Roosevelt? Why?

The efforts by Franklin D. Roosevelt under the New Deal were well appreciated. However, not all programs were supported. Roosevelt took immediate action to address the economic crisis by announcing a bank holiday. During this time, banks were scrutinized, and those that were found sound would reopen. The first three months (100days) of office, President Franklin D. Roosevelt leadership passed laws that aimed at job creation and economic stabilization of agricultural and economic recovery. Roosevelt leadership established reformed and other programs in the New Deal that regulated the stock market and prevented abuse. For example the FDIC and SEC as well as FED.

6. In 1935 during the Italian invasion of Ethiopia/Abyssinia and during the Spanish Civil War the United States government allowed sales of petroleum to both Mussolini and Generalissimo Francisco Franco's fascist revolutionary government as it carried out a war against the previously elected government. The US Congress did not oppose these actions because they fit within the first series of neutrality acts. By 1937 Congress had passed more neutrality acts to help the US become immune to the entanglements that led the US into the Great War of 1914- 1918. Why were these acts ineffective within five years of their passage?

The reasons why the act was not active in the first five years is because the Act had forbidden the United States from engaging in activities that would result in war. Also, America had fully supported the idea of isolation. Another reason is that there was a conflict of interest between the Democrats who were in power. Roosevelt had planned deliberate inclusion of the United States to assist France and Britain in the war against Axis allies.

What were the effects of the neutrality acts on the United States providing aid to Great Britain after the Nazi conquest of France in May of 1940?

Roosevelt was humiliated in defeat after the Congress turned down attempts to renew the "cash-and-carry" to expand into firearms trading. U.S ships were banned from shipping goods to belligerent ports. America suffered deadly Ships and U.S navy attacks.

What steps did FDR take to prepare the United States for the war that would start either in the Atlantic with Hitler or in the Pacific with Japan?

Roosevelt builds up a national intelligence agency that was sent to spy on the Nazis and their allies. Office of naval intelligence (ONI) agents were sent in various countries to gather intelligence of the ongoing war. Roosevelt secretly authorized warships and arms to be transported to England. He had trained soldiers to modern military tactics and combat techniques for the war.

After viewing the film and noting the problems of economic, military, and diplomatic nationalism and knowing that after WWII the United States became the architect of a new system of cooperative international relations, how effective was the system of economic nationalism in providing stability and peace?

After World War II, America was elected as the Superpower because of its superiority in military weapons and economy. As a result, America has ever since strived to stabilize the national economy and peace. To a great extent, the system has been effective in ensuring that peace is maintained. These international relations have been achieved by the many peace reforms and treaties such as the anti-nuclear reforms that were signed after the end of World War II. Also, through giving aids and financial support to the nations that were severely affected by the war have also contributed to a stable economy. Currently, the level of the economy across the globe has improved significantly.

What is your reaction to this film as a presentation of an often discussed and currently very relevant aspect of American history and contemporary American society? (One Paragraph for this question, meaning 7-10 sentences.)

The film provides great exposure and steers appreciation of the freedom, the improved economy and the peace we enjoy. By exploring the great strengths leaders and nations have gone to ensure that international peace is maintained and that not third World war will arise. The film has also explored the issue of the great recession and the devastating effects it brought to the world. Thus, it is our obligation and equally the government to ensure that such instance is not repeated by ensuring issues of corruption, misuse of funds and aids are addressed with the at most seriousness needed. Also, just it was discussed in the documentary, the aftermath of war and international conflicts will only result in economic disappointments.