America Essay Preparation Flashcards
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How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1941-80, the impact of war and the Cold War brought about a decline in the confidence the nation had in the presidency?
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POINT: presidents responsible for foreign policy, directly blamed for unpopular aspects of war
EVIDENCE: increased federal spending, drafts, treatment of veterans
POINT: the perception of setbacks in the cold war hit presidential popularity across the time period.
EVIDENCE: the “loss” of China, concerns over the arms race (1950s), concerns over Carter’s conciliatory approach (late 1970s)
