War and Imperialism

Where it surfaces

• III

  The chapter contrasts the distant war in Europe with California's peace and prosperity, highlighting how Dad profits from the conflict.

• IX

  World War I drives government action to secure oil production, framing the war as a catalyst for labor reforms and national unity.

• III

  The chapter depicts the patriotic frenzy of World War I, the propaganda of the 'War to End War,' and the economic realities of war contracts.

• IV

  The chapter explores the impact of World War I on the oil workers, with patriotic rhetoric, the draft, and differing attitudes toward the war.

• V

  The war is a backdrop for Bunny's oil work and Eunice's social life, with uniforms and patriotic displays at parties.

• VI

  Contrast between soldier's pay and war profits highlights economic exploitation.

• VIII

  The chapter discusses the global conflict of World War I, the shifting alliances, and the burden on America.

• IX

  The war pervades the chapter as a backdrop to personal conflicts, with Bunny's mission to save civilization and the club-ladies' wartime purchasing decisions.

• IX: The Victory

  The chapter is set against World War I, with Bunny joining the army and discussions of the Russian Revolution and its impact on the war.

• I

  Debate over secret treaties and allied war aims; Paul argues the US is being deceived into supporting imperialist goals.

• II

  The chapter depicts World War I's impact on the home front and Eli's religious manipulation of war events.

• III

  The war in France is a backdrop to Bunny's personal dilemma, as he invokes Barney's service to justify his restraint.

• IV

  The chapter details the massive scale of WWI battles and the entry of American troops, framing the war as a global conflict with high stakes.

• V

  The chapter details the Allied intervention in Siberia, the deployment of troops, and the geopolitical chaos of World War I and the Russian Civil War.

• VI

  Bunny's training and assignment to military transportation reflect the machinery of war and the influence of industrial interests.

• VIII

  The chapter details the massive scale of World War I and the Allied intervention in Russia, highlighting the global reach of imperial ambitions.

• IX

  The chapter depicts the end of World War I, the false armistice, and the march to Berlin, highlighting the war's conclusion and its impact on soldiers like Bunny.

• Chapter X

  The chapter references the American military presence in Siberia, the armistice, and the complexities of post-war diplomacy, reflecting the broader context of war and imperialism.

• X: The University

  The Allied intervention in Russia is portrayed as a struggle for oil and imperial control, not democracy, as Dad's associates seek foreign concessions.

• III

  The Allied intervention in Russia and the secret treaties reveal the imperialist motives behind the war, contradicting the narrative of a war for democracy.

• IV

  The chapter exposes the hypocrisy and brutality of the post-war settlement and the Siberian intervention, where imperial ambitions override the stated ideals of self-determination.

• V

  Bunny's questioning of U.S. motives in Siberia and the military's suppression of dissent.

• VI

  The chapter critiques American and Allied intervention in Russia, framing it as an imperialist effort to protect financial interests and crush the Bolshevik experiment.

• IX

  The debate centers on U.S. military intervention in Russia and the justification for using force against revolutionary movements.

• Chapter X

  The chapter discusses the Russian Civil War, foreign intervention, and the use of American weapons and supplies by counterrevolutionary forces.

• XI

  The chapter details the Allied intervention in Russia, the failure of military campaigns, and the disillusionment of soldiers.

• III

  Paul describes the Allied intervention in Russia as a capitalist venture to suppress workers, not a war for democracy.

• IV

  Paul connects the oil strike to the Allied intervention in Siberia, showing how capitalist interests drive war and imperialism.

• V

  Paul discusses the Allied intervention in Russia and the mutiny among American troops, highlighting the imperialist nature of the conflict.

• VI

  Paul's account of the Russian Revolution highlights the struggle against organized greed and imperialist powers seeking to crush the workers' state.

• VII

  The chapter details American involvement in the Siberian intervention and the use of American resources to support anti-Bolshevik forces, critiquing imperialist policies.

• I

  The Russian Revolution as a global event challenging capitalist and imperialist narratives.

• XII

  The film's plot about the Russian Revolution and the 'American secret service agent' reflects imperialist and anti-Bolshevik themes.

• XIII

  The film glorifies American military intervention in Russia, depicting the Navy as heroic saviors against the Bolshevik threat.

• XIV

  Rachel accuses the film of being propaganda to incite war with Russia, linking entertainment to imperialist agendas.

• VII

  The American Legion's actions and the film industry's market dominance echo imperialist and nationalist attitudes.

• IX

  Paul's war experience and his view of American gold buttressing reaction worldwide highlight the imperialist dimension.

• VI

  The threat of using the U.S. Navy and marines to enforce oil interests abroad reflects the imperialistic nature of American oil diplomacy.

• I

  The chapter notes that Europe owes America money and that former enemy countries now embrace American films, reflecting cultural and economic imperialism.

• II

  The chapter details the White Terror in Romania, supported by American capital, and the violent suppression of peasants along the Russian border, highlighting imperialism's role in perpetuating brutality.

• III

  Paris is described as exhibiting the moral collapse of capitalist imperialism, with references to the war for democracy and the arming of Romania against Russia.

• IV

  Paul argues that the Third International is necessary to end wars caused by national exploiters.

• V

  Paul argues that armaments manufacturers drive wars for profit, and that the Prospect Hill 'oil war' prefigures global conflict.

• XXI: The Honeymoon

  Paul's speech connects the oil fight to the world war, and the chapter discusses the coming war and Bolshevism.

• III

  The chapter discusses the coming war and the rise of Bolshevism, linking capitalist war preparations to revolutionary outcomes.

• V

  The naval gunfire and target practice symbolize the capitalist preparation for war, which Rachel finds disturbing.

• VII

  Rachel's thoughts connect the violence against Paul to the broader system of capitalist oppression, including the government's role in making Paul a strikebreaker for Wall Street bankers.

• XI

  Paul's Russian phrases evoke the Bolshevik Revolution and the broader conflict between capitalism and communism.

• XIII

  Paul's delirium evokes revolutionary violence and the clash of civilizations.

• XIV

  Paul's delirium evokes memories of violence from strikes, jails, and war, reflecting the trauma of conflict and state oppression.