Author: scottielynch
Nanking: The Debate
In November of 1937, Japan launched an invasion on the Republic of China. By December, the walled city of Nanking had fallen into the hands of the Japanese. After the city had been conquered, Japan’s actions toward the civilians were considered a “ruthless” and their foul treatment of the people of Nanking …
Exploitation and Equality
“World War I is sometimes seen as a blow against empire, the advent of a world of self-determining nation-states.” As the quote of above suggests, the end of World War II brought a self- consciousness and a sense of entitlement from the colonies held by imperial powers involved in the war. This awakening came …
Getting to Israel
Zionist, the group of people this image above is referring to, are a group of people who supported the re-establishment of the Jewish state of Israel after World War II. This movement was a result of a quest for rehabilitation and a new protected life for the Jewish people after the Holocaust. Many often discuss …
Dark Strangers
The man in the image above stands dominantly over the continent of Africa. The image shows the complete persona of an Englishman with detailed…
“After Total War Can Come Total Living”
After World War II , with all of the countries involved, there was a quest for economic and political protection. For the United states, they exemplified a more imperialistic way of creating partnerships and alliances. Meanwhile, countries like France and Great Britain were looking for alliances in unifications to keep their own economy from …
The Family of Man
Pictured above are images of a diverse group of individuals from all over the world that were found in an exhibition featured in the Modern Museum of Art in 1955. This exhibition was titled The Family of Man. This exhibit showcased photographs of men, women, and children submitted by 273 photographers world wide. To the average …
Subtle Rewards
(Two of the Hiroshima Maidens) After World War II, Europe and East Asia were under reconstruction as a result of massive destruction of infrastructure and, in the case of Japan, the atomic bombs. The U.S. played a major role in the reconstruction initiatives, specifically with economic policies, such as the U.S. Marshall Plan. The …
“Victory or Defeat Predict So Little”
“Victory or Defeat Predict So Little” was a true statement in determining post-war effects of the countries who fought in war -specifically World War II. The culture of each country determined what life was like after the war in terms of economics, politics, and social norms. The lives that were impacted the most from …
Civil Dehumanization
At the end of World War II , the defeated Germans knew their social and economic environment would quickly decline. As the losers in war, their livelihood was dictated by the winners, the Allied powers. For them, this meant the complete destruction of their infrastructure, rationing of common necessities,and a high number of displaced persons. …
Scottie Lynch Introduction
My name is Scottie Lynch and I am in my senior year of my undergraduate career. I am history major and have two minors: Business Leadership and French. Throughout my time at Virginia Tech, I’ve explored my interests in social history and art history as well. As of now, I have a strong interest in …
