How did it manifest itself during the 19th Century; b). How and why did we depart from it during the early 20th Century; and c). Why did the Americans desire to return to it by the 1930s? Finally, what was the American attitude during the 1930s?

This first section describes the international scene during the decade of the 1930s. Toward the latter part of this section, the author states that while President Roosevelt was beginning to “bite his fingernails” over these events, most Americans were indifferent to the world situation.

They were enjoying the “luxury of indifference.” For your part, after reading section one;analyze what was taking place in Europe and Asia during this explosive decade. Why was the “world on fire?” What exactly was going on in the world?

By looking back throughout the pages of American history, the author attempts to historically explain to you why Americans were rather “indifferent” during the 1930s. read this section carefully and then analyze the historical roots of American isolationism. Explain: a).

How did it manifest itself during the 19th Century; b). How and why did we depart from it during the early 20th Century; and c). Why did the Americans desire to return to it by the 1930s? Finally, what was the American attitude during the 1930s?

This section discusses the origins and nature of the Cold War and how the U.S. was able to maintain the consensus (the two principles) against the Soviet Union. In conjunction with this, the author reveals in the last half of this section how the U.S. presidency had changed between 1935 and 1965.

Read carefully and then explain how the two principles were applied to the Soviet Union to form a consensus to oppose Soviet aggression. Also, reflect on the ways in which this consensus contributed to the drastic changes of the American presidency between 1935 and 1965.

A summary. What is the author attempting to point out to the reader? Your general analysis and thoughts about this reading.