The U.S During the Period From 1914 To 1945

The U.S during the Period from 1914 to 1945
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The U.S During the Period From 1914 To 1945
Introduction
The 20th century is among the most dramatic periods concerning political changes in the United States of America (U.S.) and other parts of the world. In the U.S., the period was characterized by various groups making efforts to shape American politics' democratic aspects. These years were marked by the massive political upheaval that led to new concepts and significant changes. On the other hand, various global events also influenced the American political landscape and democratic processes. Notably, the two world wars, the Great Depression, and social/cultural changes were essential in influencing political activities in the U.S. The events that happened between 1919 and 1945 shaped democracy not only in the U.S. but also in other parts of the world. For example, the end of the First World War was a factor in the emergence of a new democratic government wave in various countries. On its part, the end of the Second World War was characterized by the emergence of modern democracies in developing countries due to colonialism. In the U.S., the democratic changes being witnessed in the 1914 to 1945 era was due to pressure on the government from various stakeholders and groups.
Period From 1914 To 1945
The era led to the U.S. government adopting new processes that enhanced democracy and way of life. There was policy to protect U.S. citizens from the ravages of capitalism, more ethnic groups were recognized as U.S citizens, and groups such as women attained the right to engage in democratic processes like voting. On the other hand, the working class in the U.S. also played a significant role in reshaping its democratic processes. Notably, the late 1920s were plagued by working U.S. citizens growing economically at different rates. The rich people were becoming richer, while the average workers' growth was quite slow while others were being affected by reduced wages and job losses (Clark, Rosenzweig and Lichtenstein, 334). In this sense, this led to U.S. politics being dominated by business-related ideologies and policies. More so, the immigration policy and limitation of newcomers from other parts of the world dominated U.S. politics. World War I had left devastating effects that significantly affected American workers. Such problems facing the American workers led to strikes and riots, which forced the U.S. government to adopt policies that would promote equality among all citizens. The periods of the wars, especially the First World War, resulted in massive strikes among American workers. Most workers from the union, non-unionized, skilled, non-skilled, male, female, immigrant, and native workers, would occasionally strike in support of each other. More so, the presence of trade unions to advocate for workers' better-working conditions was a crucial element in the U.S. In this regard, the government had to react in ways that would help safeguard American workers' well-being. The trade union movements meant that they had to pressure the government into undertaking measures that would make American workers' working conditions better and safe. Despite the wars, it was the responsibility of the government to ensure that all workers were protected. This shaped the U.S. democratic landscape as politicians had to pass laws that favored the workers' interests. Additionally, the labor union movements meant that U.S. workers could voice their grievances and problems as a group rather than individually. It also became apparent workers were an influential group in the U.S who had the power to shape American politics. With their huge numbers, American workers could influence the people who held various elective seats both in local and national politics. On the other hand, the labor union movements became a platform in which workers could popularize themselves and later seek elective seats.
As a result, labor unions' growth during the 1914 to 1945 period was essential in influencing and reshaping the U.S. democratic processes and political landscape. The 1930s and 1940s featured the s...