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Assignment: No plagiarism! Minimum 150 words (approximately 2 paragraphs), and must cite sources in each individual post.
Question 1: By the late 1930s, the US was still dealing with the Great Depression, and conflict was intensifying between powers in Europe and between Japan and its neighbors in Asia. At first, isolationist sentiments prevailed, but eventually, the US entered the conflict. Besides developments of the overseas conflict, the next few years of a "war economy" had an enormous impact on the nature of work and the workforce that left a lasting legacy.
In the period 1940-1945, the US would go into a "war economy" that dramatically impacted the American economy and society.
1. Give two examples of changes during the "war economy" period
2. Describe the impact on US society and work during the war years
3. Taking the long term view, explain ways our society is different due to the wartime experiences.
4. Identify the source(s) where you read these changes during World War II.
Question 2: The 1970s and 1980s brought remarkable changes for the Untied States. The Cold War between the US and its allies versus the Soviet Union and its allies/clients was still the dominant international issue. China was also going to start emerging as a major world power. Nixon was dealing with Vietnam and then Watergate-one of the pivotal scandals of modern history. Reagan would bring a new national spirit, and he would tackle economic problems by deregulation and moderating taxes-and he would be dealing with a very new type of Soviet leadership.
Discuss lessons in leadership with the examples of President Nixon and President Reagan:
1. Choose and discuss (in a full paragraph or two) the topic related to the 1960s and 1970s, especially to the terms of Presidents Nixon and Reagan.
2. Identify a leadership example from President Nixon's handling of the Watergate issue and another example from Reagan's presidency.
3. Give two lessons in leadership-one from each example. They can be positive lessons or negative lessons (good things to do; things not to do, etc). Discuss how these lessons can apply to those in business or politics or some other realm.
4. Identify the source(s) where you read about these issues.