Conflict in the Early 20th Century, 1890–1945

It universally affirmed traditional views supporting total war doctrines without reservation.

It solely justified pre-emptive strikes as a necessary aspect of modern warfare strategy.

It uniformly ended all global efforts for nuclear armament among superpowers post-WWII.

It has contributed to ethical debates about nuclear deterrence and disarmament policies.

Both believed it was an opportunity to expand American territory overseas.

Anti-war activists agreed with Wilson but feared the economic costs of war.

Wilson viewed it as a means to make the world “safe for democracy,” whereas anti-war activists saw it as supporting imperialistic and capitalist interests.

Wilson aimed to protect American trade, while anti-war activists focused on the human cost of intervention.

Deregulation to encourage competition

Lenient enforcement favoring corporations

Tax cuts for big businesses

Government intervention to prevent monopolistic practices

Farmers Residing in Great Plains

African Americans Living in Southern States

Native Hawaiian Population

Immigrant Populations in Eastern Seaboard Cities

Both laid emphasis on creating international organizations to maintain peace post-war periods but only FDR succeeded with the United Nations'

Wilson sought a policy of neutrality during World War I until attacked directly; FDR provided material support to Allies before entering World War II under similar circumstances.

Wilson favored isolationism throughout his presidency whereas FDR adopted interventionist strategies from the outset.

Neither president entered their respective world wars until direct attacks forced them into combat participation.

The influence of Booker T. Washington's Atlanta Compromise speech.

The passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson.

The implementation of New Deal programs by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

The founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

Social Security Act exclusions based on occupations predominantly held by minorities reflecting prevailing racial inequities embedded within relief efforts.

Differential rates of unemployment benefit distribution highlighting regional disparities rather than race-based inequalities.

Varied New Deal art project themes underscoring cultural diversities as opposed to directly addressing race-related concerns.

Contrasting quantities federal aid received by farmers versus urban workers indicating economic sector distinctions not necessarily linked race.

Implementation of segregationist practices despite progressivist advocacy for civil rights reforms during his term(s).

Growth of trusts despite Roosevelt's public anti-trust rhetoric leading to regulatory legislation such as Sherman Antitrust Act enforcement enhancements.

Conservation efforts reconciling environmental protection with economic exploitation through controlled development initiatives like national parks creation alongside natural resource extraction policies.

Expansion of women’s voting rights campaigns against an all-male electorate unwillingness to support female suffrage until later decades.

The establishment of the Social Security Act providing a pension for the retired thus encouraging workplace turnover and expanding government responsibility for social welfare.

The Tennessee Valley Authority project created jobs and regional development promoting state intervention in economic affairs while addressing societal needs for utilities.

Labor relations were codified through the National Labor Relations Act strengthening unions and shifting labor politics toward greater worker empowerment.

Agricultural Adjustment Act attempted to raise crop prices by limiting production thereby modifying market dynamics with intent to elevate rural livelihoods and political support.

socialism

laissez-faire capitalism

Fordism

welfare capitalism