About Mikel Expertise I have a near prefect knowledge of the century and can answers almost every questions on the subject. My specific areas of knowledge are WW2, the fall of the Soviet Union, the Cuban missile crisis and the life of Ghandi and Mandela although I have some knowledge of other areas also.
Experience I am a serious scholar and historian having travelled the world keeping up with modern affairs. My in depth interviews with Ghandi and Mandela have led to a fine understanding of them.
Organizations The history club (UK)
Publications The journal of the history of the 20th century (including Mandela) (UK)
Education/Credentials Honors Degree in History at the university of Oxford (UK)
Expert: Mikel Date: 10/22/2005 Subject: Japanese Internment
Question I am writing an essay comparing the similarities of witch-hunts in American History. I read The Crucible so the first two are the Salem witch-trails and McCarthyism. I thought Japanese Internment might be good too. I have found similarities such as the governments refusal to accept counter evidence and the idea that fear led people to believe. But, I want to do a comparison of the selfish motives of the accusers. Abigail wants attention -- and John Proctor. McCarthy wants fame so he can be re-elected. But, is there a specific person who might be seen as instigating the internment for selfish reasons? The president? The military? If the only answer is national security, I guess this comparison doesn't work. Any ideas?
Answer firstly, i suggest u find out what actually happened at the salem witch craft trials. Its not a very good peice of historical evidence on which to base ur essay. (abgail was 14 and john procter near on 70).
As the instigater or the Internment I'm sorry i dont know.
How about you use Pres. Bush of an example of how fear can be use to manipulate people. Hell, it got him relected didnt it?
