Answer to Question #239816 in History for Zodo

Question

1. Why does the United States have a reputation as a second rate power despite the massive armed conflict that was the American Civil War?

2. When the desire of the American people is so obviously tilted in one direction, is it the responsibility of the government to create policy to support that will?

a. In a perfect scenario, does the policies of the government reflect that will? Should it?

Just before the 19:00 mark, Carlin makes the statement that given its history, it would be difficult for the United States to get into the “colonies business.”

a. How does the “unique history” of the US make it hard to justify acquiring colonies?

Answer 1

1. Why does the United States have a reputation as a second rate power despite the massive armed conflict that was the American Civil War?

Because the success of the war exhibited some controversies on whether it was a success or failure. Even though the American Civil War led to the termination of slavery in the country, it led to continuous social conflicts among the U.S. citizenry.

2. When the desire of the American people is so obviously tilted in one direction, is it the responsibility of the government to create policy to support that will? yes

a. In a perfect scenario, does the policies of the government reflect that will? Should it?

In a perfect scenario, the policies that the government formulate should reflect the will of people

Just before the 19:00 mark, Carlin makes the statement that given its history, it would be difficult for the United States to get into the “colonies business.”

a. How does the “unique history” of the US make it hard to justify acquiring colonies? Yes