Your readings will reveal the ways in which the United States emerge as a modern nation in the years after the Civil War, in terms of industrialization, labor, urbanization, and the government regulation of the economy. The Depression undoubtedly has roots in this rapid transition, because it would have been difficult to imagine a program like the New Deal before the Progressive Era.
What, then, to you, is a "modern" nation? What do its citizens expect from the government, from the economy? Do all citizens, regardless of economic status, have an obligation to contribute to this modernity? If so, what is it?
I believe a "modern nation" is a country that is constantly innovating and inventing new technology. For example, England is constantly making great strides to better their technology, and the market for that is huge. While in a country like Haiti, trying to keep the majority of people off the streets and in homes takes up a lot of time and money that could be used to advance themselves. I don't believe citizens should expect the government to take place in this, but I understand how they could. People in America especially rely heavily of government aid, but that's for another time. People and private organizations should place it upon themselves to research and better themselves individualy. This is how ideas and the foundation of entrepreneurship should be determined. I believe that technology, like money and a place to live and work, is equal and open to all who are willing to work hard for it.
ReplyDeleteFor me, the most important step for a country to become a modern country is the tolerance of traditions being broken. This relates to the social philosophies the text mentions. Without breaking traditions, it is difficult to make changes and reforms. Expectations that the people have from the government is, at first, Equality.
ReplyDeleteFor me a Modern nation is a nation that has all the extremities and necessities of modern 1st world countries. I believe if a citizen wishes to live in a particular country, that there should be few laws that would prevent the shelter and harboring of any citizen both foreign and domestic. But should a citizen wish to be imbued with all the extremities of said country they must contribute to country as a whole. Should a civilian be lacking economic status/necessities the government should do all in it power to aid in the individual as well as the general public and get them to a "comfortable" economic position in which they too can contribute to the whole and achieve what the individual would consider an enjoyable life, within reason of course. the country shouldn't bankrupt itself or anything.
ReplyDeleteI think that a modern nation is a nation that can keep up economically with the rest of the world. I think that the government has some play in this because it can set up way for the economy to grow but in the great scheme of the world. The ideas of the people that support the economy and the risks they take will ultimately decide of the nation will stand up with the other nations of the world or fall. I think that every citizen should contribute in they own unique way. the famers produce the food for the country which keeps it full and away from starvation. the entrepreneurs of the nation take risks by selling their products and put money into the system which helps support the economy and keeps the nation in the race for superiority.
ReplyDeleteI think a modern nation is a nation that has a stable economy and is on good terms with the rest of the world. The citizens expect the government to handle most of the work. What citizens fail to realize is that they must work hard themselves. They also expect a well rounded economy. I think upper class citizens have a better say/opinion in this matter rather than a lower class person.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, the first necessary step of a modern country is, of course, industrialisation. Without countries being able to produce their own goods, they cannot build a strong economy. Thus, the country does not function like what we would a 'strong, modern' society.
ReplyDeleteI think a “modern” nation is prosperous and thriving. It is constantly creating new inventions, ideas, and innovations that affect the people living in it. Citizens expect the government to be fair, trustworthy, and a provider of safety and stability for everyone. They expect the government to be full of strongly qualified representatives who are passionate about their position as national leaders. With great leaders comes a great economy. Of course, in times of crisis which are exceptions to this idea. All citizens of a nation have the obligation to contribute to the modernity of where they live. For example, in a democracy, our own president and other government members are selected by the people. This contributes to the United States’ modernity.
ReplyDeleteBeing the witness of both socialism and capitalism myself, I think I have a good understand that what should a "modern" country be like. First off, the essentiel Spirit of the modernity of a nation must be the prosperous economy, not only for the nationalized economy, but also focus on the income of individual from all class of the community, which China did well on the first one but has not see fine come out on the second one. Also, not only for the economy, the material life supply plays a big roll in this, when I say material supply I do not mean what mentioned in the article" the political power and the manipulator gets exorbitant price serve to buttress themselves", in opposite, people with low pay and insufficient common supply like medical care, food, shelter, employment,pension and education should be supplied with sufficient funds and progressive policy, those of who are the power and manipulator should be regulated by the public and justice. After the first stage of modern development, the molarity and social conscience would be presumed as the major goal of the society, and at the same time, government would keep strong but play few roll in regulate the community on the promise of the wellness of economy. Speaking of the last question, I think if one pursue the well being of himself legally, no matter how much money he make he is committing the obligation to the nation.
ReplyDeleteA modern nation is one who's economy is industrialized and utilizes the most current practices in all forms of production. The citizens of a modern nation have a voice and they are the driving force behind its modernity. All citizens have the burden of contributing to their country, because at the end of the day, a prosperous country is good for all its citizens.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, a modern nation is one that is always industrializing. Always becoming "better" and always taking that step forward. Many citizens blame the government for the economy. I believe that citizens contribute to the modernity because, naturally, citizens are never satisfied. They are always demanding more. Once a great new appliance comes out they love it. But after a year or two it gets old and they get tired of it. And they will want a new one. A great example would be apple. They come out with revolutionary devices. But after a couple months they find that it's not enough to satisfy the world. So they will make another device that is just that much better then the last.
ReplyDeleteA modern nation is one that is very connected in all aspects of life (politically, socially and economically). Citizens should expect to be working together in this new economy rather than focusing on individual needs. Unfortunately, this article highlights that most Americans are greedy and they tended to continue with their small businesses. But, in order to be a modern nation, big business would have to prevail and set a foundation for the country's economy. Furthermore, I agree with the statement in the article saying that in a modern nation, the government must "assume a larger role as the arbiter of economic conflicts".
ReplyDeleteA modern nation is a society where innovation rules the economy. Capitalism, by definition, is designed to bring innovative ideas forward, letting the cream rise to the top. While there may be flaws in America's adaptation of capitalism, innovative ideas mostly always rise to the top of the market. From the government, I expect funding to research in fields of improving lives, medicine, invention, etc. The economy is expected to be balanced from Capitalism, leaving the non innovative people at the bottom of the socioeconomic food chain. If the poor citizens contribute to this society, they have the ability to overcome the adversity of the poor, and break away from the shackles of a cycle of generations remaining stagnant in economic standing.
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