Exceptionalism by definition is ‘an attitude toward other countries, cultures, etc. based on the idea of being quite distinct from, and often superior to, them in vital ways’ (“Exceptionalism”). This attitude is seen throughout history in various countries and cultures. Some of the most obvious examples are the ancient Roman Empire, the British Empire, and Hitler’s Germany. All of these nations were once great in their own ways, but they also experienced turning points in their own histories where
There have been many theories explored throughout history as to why in the US there has never been a significant socialist movement. One theory is the influence of ‘American Exceptionalism’, in 1927, Jay Lovestone, leader of the Communist Party in the US, described America's economic and social uniqueness. He considered the increasing strength of American capitalism, and the country's "tremendous reserve power"; a force that ultimately prevented any threat of Communist revolution. This principle
The Cold War and the American Family Towards the end of the Second World War tensions were rising between the Capitalist countries such as the United States and Great Britain and the Communist regimes like Red China and the Bolsheviks in the Soviet Union. With the defeat of Nazi Germany both the U.S and the USSR split war torn Germany into two parts. With the western half controlled by the Capitalist nations, and the eastern part under the Communists’ control. Germany was divided by two completely