Conflict in the Early 20th Century, 1890–1945

Square Deal

New Deal

Fair Deal

McCarthyism

United Nations’ formation might be delayed .

Wars for independence across Africa and Asia might not occur .

European colonies would likely remain under colonial rule for longer periods .

Decolonized nations may have been more likely to align with Soviet Union or adopt non-aligned positions during Cold War Era .

Fueling anti-communist sentiment through McCarthyism

Negotiating arms control agreements with Soviet leaders

Supporting decolonization movements abroad

Advocating for United Nations expansion

All foreign aid contributed directly towards democratization efforts globally.

Foreign aid had no significant consequences beyond its intended purposes.

These programs always led to immediate peace negotiations between conflicting nations.

Foreign aid sometimes empowered autocratic regimes in recipient countries.

It resulted in immediate global nuclear disarmament initiatives led by the U.S.

It led directly to the establishment of formal peace treaties and diplomatic relations with Japan.

It motivated a shift towards a more isolationist stance in U.S. foreign policy regarding international conflicts.

It underscored the U.S. as a preeminent nuclear power, influencing Cold War diplomacy and strategy.

Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT I)

Implementation of Reagan's Star Wars program

Launching of Operation Rolling Thunder over Vietnam

Invasion of Afghanistan by Soviet forces

It controlled the post-1945 economic system

It opposed the establishment of IMF and World Bank

It relinquished control over international finance

It advocated for non-US currency standards

Native Americans from their reservations

Japanese immigrants during World War II

Illegal immigrants mostly Mexicans

African Americans from Southern states

It aimed to provide aid to countries threatened by communism.

It established racial segregation in military facilities.

It allowed Japanese-Americans interned during WWII to return home.

It endorsed women's right to vote.

To prevent it from becoming a powerful nation again and to extract reparations

To foster racial harmony within the country

To encourage its rise as a leading global power

To stimulate its economic growth