The Cold War lasted approximately for forty-five years, and its primary goal was to confront and oppose the idea of communism in the entire territory of the Union of Soviet Socialistic Republics. The Korean War during this period involved the USA and China that were obliged to fight against each other, supporting South and North parts of Korea. The following paper will explain and cover the USA’s role in the Cold War era in Korea, and other significant shifts of this period.
Discussion
The United States of America’s government was supporting South Korean forces during the country’s conflict with North Korea. The latter opponent was supported by China, as their country did not have enough powerfulness and military supplies to confront such a strong country as the USA and South Korea together (Mercer, 2013). Moreover, the American government could benefit from its participation in this war later by investing its finances in various industries of South Korea. Nowadays, the US government has this country’s companies’ shares and receives dividends from them (Mercer, 2013). Although America lost approximately thirty-three thousand its citizens during the Korean War, this event influenced the building of multiple American military bases in Asia.
There were many social, political, and economic changes in the Civil Rights movement during the Cold War. For instance, the minimum wages in America reached their highest peak in the sixties, whereas various racial minorities were neglected and persecuted (Sandler, 2015). The USA implemented such policies as spreading its forces all over the world during the Cold War to show its powerfulness and greatness to the potential opponents.
Conclusion
As it is possible to witness, the USA’s policies and actions during the Cold War were intended to form its future because the country became great due to its efficient strategies and moves. Although this period is considered as a repression time in America because of multiple major changes in its economic system and citizens’ mentality, it made the USA the greatest country in the entire world. The American government started supporting South Korea, which influenced the building of the country’s settlements in different territories of other countries.
References
Mercer, J. (2013). Emotion and strategy in the Korean War. International Organization, 67(02), 221-252. Web.
Sandler, S. (2015). The Korean War: No victors, no vanquished. Lexington, KY: The University Press of Kentucky.