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WHY IS THE UNITED STATES HOSTILE TO SOCIALISM? The question asked by Werner Sombart in 1906 grew in relevance as the 20th century progressed. Why are leftist politics anathema to Washington - both at home and abroad?
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History Today . Nov2023, Vol. 73 Issue 11, p8-10. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The article explores the historical question of why the U.S. has been hostile to socialism, delving into factors such as ethnic divisions, state violence against labor unrest, the American Dream's emphasis on individual effort over state intervention, and the challenges of uniting a diverse nation in socialist movements. It also highlights the complex relationship between socialism, capitalism, and the Cold War context in the 20th century.
- Subjects :
- *SOCIALISM
*VIOLENCE
*LABOR laws
*ANTI-capitalist movement
*COLD War, 1945-1991
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00182753
- Volume :
- 73
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- History Today
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 173018777