Eric Foner Argues That "Despite the Cold War Rhetoric of Freedom

question 117

Essay

Eric Foner argues that "Despite the Cold War rhetoric of freedom, American leaders seemed more comfortable dealing with reliable military regimes than democratic governments." Analyze this statement in the light of the Cold War, the emergence of the Third World, and the meaning of American freedom.

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Definitions:

Oral Contracts

Agreements that are made verbally and not recorded in a written document, but are still legally binding.

Written Ones

Documents or agreements that are formally inscribed or recorded in written form.

Accord and Satisfaction

A legal settlement where a debtor offers payment less than the amount owed, and the creditor accepts this payment as full settlement of the debt.

Rescission

The legal act of cancelling a contract and returning all involved parties to their state prior to the agreement, often due to misrepresentation, fraud, or mistake.