How did the U.S. role in World War II and the Cold War affect our understanding and commitment to freedom and democracy?

Learning Goal: I’m working on a history multi-part question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

How did the U.S. role in World War II and the Cold War affect our understanding and commitment to freedom and democracy?

1. in international relations
2. at home within the U.S. in terms of freedom and equality

Ukraine today is making this a central issue for us again. Those of us who lived through the Cold War have a sense of deja vu–history is repeating itself in some ways.

Think about this two-part question and then develop your thesis for both 1 and 2.

Please write 16 different paragraphs about the prompt above

Foner, Eric, Give Me Liberty!, Vol. 2, 6th ed., W.W. Norton: get EITHER the full edition
Vol. 2 OR the Seagull edition Vol. 2. Make sure it is the 6th.
 Foner, Voices of Freedom, Vol. 2, 6th ed., W.W. Norton
 W.W. Norton, Digital Resource Access for Give Me Liberty 6 th ed.