... Why? They did this because this was what they wanted. In comparison to Communism, Fascism was becoming extremely popular. Fascism was celebrating the nation as an organic community that was above all other loyalties instead of the downtrodden feeling that was given off by "common ownership" of Communism. ... the Italian economy a "battle" and used these "battles" to implement schemes to make Italy self-sufficient. For example, the battle for agriculture and food production was the "Battle for Wheat" and the "Battle for Land" while the policy to increase the population was the "Battle for...

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... continue the revolution the proletariat had to be increased. The five-year plans with their full nationalisation ensured that this industrialisation would be implemented fast enough to create the working society that communists envisaged whilst removing the detested Nepmen, the private businesses and trades left over by the ... came with the five-year plans, was another benefit of the five-year plans. To feed the ever-growing workforce with both people and food reform of the agricultural system was needed. Despite the fertile land exploitation in the Ukraine, which fed the Soviet Union, ...

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... to begin a new life, but it was not official made a policy until 1973. Today we have a large variety of food to eat and sports to play. With the idea of multiculturalism came disagreement and racists, a prime example being Pauline Hanson and the one nation party. The change from assimilation to multiculturalism is described as a change from a "melting pot" to a "salad bowl." The ... , sports and lifestyles to name a few. Today we are extremely multicultural and are reaping the benefits. The most obvious is food. In Australia we have a large variety of food, good quality and still have mo...

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... of Soviet blood." Soviet tactics were appallingly costly in lives, of 34.5 million mobilized Russians, 84% were killed, wounded or captured. No other nation could have the attrition rate afforded to Russia by its vast population. The size of their manpower advantage was colossal, the Soviet Union's outstanding ability to ... " . Economically, lend-lease was "Russia's life-saver." The US supplied $11 billion of material, including 400,000 vehicles and 1.75 million tons of food Rugged American Studebaker trucks "greatly increased the mobility" of Red Army through unforgiving terrain. Stal...

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... lending money to Europeans in astronomical amounts. In this way, in the 4-6 years surrounding WWI, the USA went from a borrowing to a creditor nation. Later, this rapid outflux of money so carelessly was seen as a major cause of declining economy domestically. When the Twenties rolled around, Americans ... and less expensively. This led to higher amounts of production. At some points, the American consumer could not buy the goods as fast as they were produced. Since the economy was in such good shape, many Americans could afford to purchase refrigerators, washing machines, and ... carrie...

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... produce more goods faster and cheaper. This led to higher amounts of production. At some points, the American consumer could not buy the goods as fast as they were produced. However, the high amounts of production did not mean farmers would become wealthy. The supply increased, however the demand was ... a fabulous decade outlined by a booming economy, and big business finding new ways to become bigger. New stores were popping up all over the nation and stores that were already around grew into chains, which stretched the length of the United States. However, all of these outstanding acc...

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... rather disturbing: "The weapons industry is the world's number-two industry, after oil. Roughly seventy percent of its investment comes from the North, but the Third World share is growing fast. Military spending in the Third World doubled between 1974 and 1984."" A large portion of the global GNP is taken away by military spending annually, which is drastic, particularly for ... The agencies affiliated have grown and confronted pressing issues within a timespan of only fifty-four years. "The specialized agencies of the U.N. are responsible for improved living standards, better nutritio...

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... Yet, economic growth has been stagnant for the past several years, and the long-term view is clouded by a question of demographics. Japan is a densely populated nation; it averages 332 people per square kilometer, as compared to 105 in France and 28 in the United States. (Cutter, Renwick 1999) The problem here however ... fill the gaps in daycare, and bosses are allowing employees more time off to take care of their children. The changes however are just not coming fast enough. There is also the issue of the married couple who just do not want to have children. The cost of having a chil...

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... voices wanted to see reform occur faster on a local level. Thus, the emphasis in the Soviet Union swung towards more domestic issues, such as food, shelter, and a free-market economy. It was in these domestic policy reforms that Gorbachev got in trouble. The events which he initiated gathered ... Soviet Union. Its credibility had been shattered. Now the people saw their government for what to really was, an inefficient operation, governing a nation for the advancement of the socialist elite, who reaped the benefits of oppressing the citizens. Gorbachev's glasnost opened the way for freedo...

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... the way society thinks, moves, communicates, and functions. As defined in Lexus and the Olive Tree by international business connoisseur Thomas Friedman, globalization is, "the inexorable integration of markets, nation-states, and technologies to a degree never witnessed before the spread of free-market capitalism to virtually every country in the world-(9). This system of globalization is beneficial to the high ... day is only a couple cents over the American minimum wage per hour; the job, however, opens doors to a previously unattainable lifestyle filled with technology, growth, and ...

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... decreased demand for European exports. The United States also had an edge in emerging industries. The American economy was more dynamic, embracing the fast growing industries such as automobile production. Europeans were heavily committed to older, declining industries, and it was difficult for them to shift to ... factor of instability brought about by the war was the reversal of the change of capital flows. Before WWI, the United States was a debtor nation. We owed vast sums of money to Europe, especially Britain. During the war Europe was not only forced to liquidate their U.S. inve...

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... reduce inventories. A similar story held for makers of household appliances. Perhaps more than any other part of the economy, agriculture suffered throughout the 1920s. During World War I, international demand for food crops such as wheat and corn soared, causing prices to rise. Farmers planted more crops and took out loans to buy land and equipment. After the war, demand for farm ... people then had trouble paying off their growing debts. Faced with debt, consumers cut back on spending. Consumers also spent less because their incomes were not rising fast enough. During the 1920s, nearl...

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... of national broadcasting. Radio announcers were becoming personalities, adored by millions, and politicians actively encouraged the new medium. When television was introduced it brought about an enormous change to the nation. A new way of telling stories, a new outlook on the media world. It made anchors into celebrities. The largest effect the television made was it made its audience view the world ... where watching it daily has become routine. Nowadays, people don't find the time for an art exhibit, crafts, or even a candle lit dinner. Deadlines, cell phones, basketball games, the in...

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