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  • The Civilization of Aincient Egypt

    The Civilization of Aincient Egypt

    "A civilization is a complex culture in which large numbers of human beings share a number of common elements." In my opinion, the Egyptians were the first culture to utilize this concept to help them grow into one of the most recognized civilizations in history. Their significant technological advances and positive outlook on life gave them a great understanding of the world, unlike any other culture before them. The Nile River is one of the

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    Submitted: March 1, 2010 By: Monika
  • History of Civilizations

    History of Civilizations

    Mesopotamia - "The Cradle of Civilization." It is indeed a cradle, starting the first civilizations on Earth: Sumer, Babylonia, Hatti (Hittites), Phoenicia, Assyria, Chaldea, Persia, and Hebrews. Mesopotamia is located between the Tigris River and the Euphrates River, in present day Iraq. Traders, nomadic herders, and invaders all easily overcame the few natural barriers around the Fertile Crescent. (The Fertile Crescent is located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf, including Mesopotamia.) As a

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    Submitted: March 2, 2010 By: Vika
  • A Generation in War and Turmoil: The Agony of Vietnam

    A Generation in War and Turmoil: The Agony of Vietnam

    Chapter 10: A Generation in War and Turmoil: The Agony of Vietnam It has been known that the Vietnam War affected many American soldiers who were involved in the war physically and psychologically. The Vietnam War was one of the most memorable wars in history. Many Americans' lives lost for no objective at all. Chapter 10 informed us about how the Vietnam War started and what really happened during that time. It also gave us

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    Submitted: March 2, 2010 By: Mike
  • The Hundred Years’ War

    The Hundred Years’ War

    When you think of knights you think of King Arthur, Castles, or even swordplay. As you might assume, in order to be a knight, you would be sworn in. This is correct but in order to be sworn in you must go through steps that can be rather ambitious for a young boy. Knights had a full life consisting of tournaments, swordplay, living in castles, and most of all wars. (The Medieval Castle 1-3) A

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    Submitted: March 2, 2010 By: Janna
  • The U. S. A. and the War in Vietnam

    The U. S. A. and the War in Vietnam

    Running head: THE CHARACTERISTICS THE CHARACTERISTICS OF HINDUISM Religion and Philosophy By Versa Brown Professor August 13, 2007  THE CHARACTERISTICS OF HINDUISM Introduction There are many religions and many people with various beliefs and worldviews. Seemingly, everyone on this earth believes that we all exist for some important reason. I am also an individual with beliefs and doubts. I believe that there is a God. I also believe that we must assemble in worship. Additionally,

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    Submitted: March 2, 2010 By: July
  • How the Holocaust Contributed to the Tragedy of War

    How the Holocaust Contributed to the Tragedy of War

    Tragedy, defined as “a lamentable, dreadful, or fatal event or affair; calamity; disaster,” (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tragedy) was prominent between 1939 and 1945. An alternate definition, “a disastrous event, especially one involving distressing loss or injury to life,” was also prominent during these 6 long years, due to the Holocaust’s estimated death toll being that of 9 to 11 million. The Holocaust, (Holocaust derived from the Greek word “holos,” meaning completely, and “kaustos,” meaning burnt), refers to Germany’s

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    Submitted: March 2, 2010 By: Bred
  • Star Wars and the Matrix - a Comparison

    Star Wars and the Matrix - a Comparison

    Star Wars and The Matrix There holds in heaven, if there is a heaven, a cabinet so sublime, so extravagantly constructed as to hold the two classics: Star Wars and The Matrix. Star Wars was the original space-western journey of the seventies – The Matrix is the Star Wars of the noughties. Luke Skywalker was the well-built, blonde haired, blue eyed stereotypical American farmer of the time of Star Wars’ production. Today, western civilisation considers

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    Submitted: March 2, 2010 By: Artur
  • War Lyrics

    War Lyrics

    B4 Constant or Changing Conditions That Lead to Rejection or Embracement of Continuity or Change in Lyric Trends Who would have ever predicted that the traditional 1915 song, America, I Love You (Reublin, 2004) would become Anti-FlagЎ¦s North America Sucks by the year 1998? Or 17Ў¦s The KingЎ¦s Regulars (History in a Song, 2004) become 2001Ў¦s Son of a Bush? Since the American Revolution of 17 to present-day September 11th attacks and United StatesЎ¦

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    Submitted: March 2, 2010 By: Tasha
  • What Caused the Vietnam War

    What Caused the Vietnam War

    What Caused the Vietnam War? The Vietnam War was caused by many factors that contributed to the warfare in Vietnam during the years of 1959 to 19. Most factors were the beliefs held by people who wanted to change or to prevent Vietnam becoming an Independent Country. Many people suffered due to these beliefs and policies and that the Vietnam War is now considered as one of the most distressing moments in the 20th Century.

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    Submitted: March 2, 2010 By: Bred
  • Let's Work Together on War on Poverty

    Let's Work Together on War on Poverty

    Title: Let’s work together on war on poverty Author: Johan Jaffar Publication information: NST 2nd Feb 2008 Summary Malaysian government seems to be concerned about poverty in Malaysia. Prime Minister assured that poverty would reduce to zero by year 2010, this sound good it seems difficult. The gap between the have and have not is huge; there are people who just manage a daily wages of RM 14 which is just a snake or a

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    Submitted: March 3, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Events of the Civil Rights Movement

    Events of the Civil Rights Movement

    EVENTS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT I. Introduction A. Why it began B. What happened II. Emmett Till A. Said "Bye-Baby" to white woman B. White woman brother and husband kill Emmett C. Both men found not guilty of their crimes III. Little Rock Nine A. Gov. Faubus denies entry B. Pres. Eisenhower ordered troops to integrate Central High School C. Ernest Green first black graduate of Central High IV. James Meredith A. Denied by

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    Submitted: March 3, 2010 By: Janna
  • Wine War

    Wine War

    What changes in global industry and competitive dynamics led france and traditional producers to lose market share to challengers from Autrala, United States, and other New World countries in the late twentieth century? All over the ages, European countries were alone on the world wine market. They have a great heritage in production and are known and appreciated in all countries. They tried to exportat their products but they had faced problems ( like transportation

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    Submitted: March 4, 2010 By: Steve
  • The Us Involvement in the Vietnam War Was Justified

    The Us Involvement in the Vietnam War Was Justified

    Joel Snoke Mrs. Ronane Senior English 1st 12/10/04 Thesis: The US involvement in the Vietnam War was justified. I. Background on Vietnam A. Vietnam pre WWII 1.French A. Colonialism B. Cruelty 2.USA A. Backing Ho Chi Minh B. War with Japan B. Vietnam post WWII 1. Ho chi Minh A. Early years B. Political years 2. Diem A. Anti-communism B. Brutal police II. Tet Offensive A. Viet Cong 1. Miscommunication A. Delay of message B.

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    Submitted: March 4, 2010 By: Mike
  • Civil Government and Locke

    Civil Government and Locke

    The Second Treatise of Government provides Locke's theorizes the individual rights and involvement with the government; he categorizes them in two areas -- natural rights theory and social contract. 1.Natural state; rights which human beings are to have before government comes into being. 2.Social contact; when conditions in natural state are unsatisfactory, and there's need to develop society into functioning of central government. Political Power and Natural state: He explains the need for civil government;

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    Submitted: March 5, 2010 By: Kevin
  • The French and Indian War

    The French and Indian War

    The French and Indian War stirred up a lot of controversy between Britain and its American colonies. They had differing opinions on several political, economic, and ideological issues. These disputes had disastrous effect for Britain in the long run. The effects of the French and Indian war on the political relations between Britain and the American colonies were significant. As seen in Document A, Britain controlled about half of what is now Canada and most

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    Submitted: March 5, 2010 By: Jon
  • Just War

    Just War

    Just War Exercise We brainstormed in class about various "causes of conflict". Take a look at the menu the class came up with (it's a good one).Review the lecture notes, the textbook, and the video on Thursday. Write an essay on the topic "When Is Military Intervention Justified". The objective here is to get you to think about those factors, about your own personal knowledge of historical and current events and to integrate those into

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    Submitted: March 5, 2010 By: Bred
  • World War Heroes

    World War Heroes

    Courage, determination and hope were only a few of the unique qualities which were displayed by the thousands of brave soldiers who fought throughout World War I. Arthur Brownlie held these character traits, giving his life for the benefit of his country. Love, attention, and obedience are all essential components in order for a proper and supportive childhood. Arthur Andrew Brownlie was one of eight children, born to Alice and James Brownlie in November 1889.

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    Submitted: March 5, 2010 By: Max
  • Why Did the Armies Fight the First World War in Trenches on the Western Front and What Effect Did the Trenches Have on the Way the War Was Fought?

    Why Did the Armies Fight the First World War in Trenches on the Western Front and What Effect Did the Trenches Have on the Way the War Was Fought?

    The First World War was fought mostly in Europe between 1914 and 1918. It was fought between two major alliances. The first major alliance was the entente powers, which consisted of France, United Kingdom, Russia and their allies. The over alliance was consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary and their allies; they were names the central powers. Italy and the United States joined the Entente powers late on in the war. The immediate cause of the war

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    Essay Length: 1,107 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: March 5, 2010 By: Fonta
  • Civil Rights

    Civil Rights

    Martin Luther King, Jr. was a powerful leader of the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. He used many methods to persuade the American people to stop discrimination among African Americans. After the arrest of Rosa Parks, King and his friends helped organize protests against bus segregation. In 1957 he was elected president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The SCLC was a group created to harness the moral authority and organizing power

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    Submitted: March 5, 2010 By: David
  • Militant and Violent Acts of the Civil Rights Movement and Black Nationalism

    Militant and Violent Acts of the Civil Rights Movement and Black Nationalism

    English 1302.044 March 3, 2000 Militant and Violent Acts of the Civil Rights Movement and Black Nationalism The rights of African-Americans have been violated since they were brought over to America as slaves in the late 1600’s to the land of the free. Great political gains for African-Americans were made in the 1960’s such as the right to vote without paying. Still, many African Americans were dissatisfied with their economic situation, so they reacted with

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    Submitted: March 5, 2010 By: regina
  • War

    War

    War can be defined as a struggle of an individual or group to uphold their beliefs or current position. This struggle becomes a problem to society when it involves violence, infringement of human rights, discrimination or innocent bystanders. Unfortunately, these are the same elements that are used to provide justifications for wars. Whether the purpose given to society is true or merely a petty excuse used by respective leaders to salvage what is left

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    Submitted: March 5, 2010 By: Fonta
  • The Trojan War

    The Trojan War

    Granville T. Woods lived from April 23, 1856 until January 30, 1910. Born and raised in Ohio, he attended school off and on until he was 10 years old. After Woods stopped going to school, he furthered his education by working in railroad machine shops, steel mills, and by reading about electricity. He had to get his friends to check out library books for him, since African-Americans were excluded from many libraries at the time.

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    Submitted: March 6, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Achieving Civil Rights Using Non-Violence

    Achieving Civil Rights Using Non-Violence

    “As a young woman, I was very much interested in the Civil Rights movement, but my mother never allowed me to speak my mind about such a sensitive topic. She always thought I was just a little girl who didn’t know what she was talking about.” But a young, intelligent Tamille Wells understood the very aspect of the Civil Rights Movement and the motives behind it. As Tammy graduated from American High School, her attention

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    Submitted: March 6, 2010 By: Yan
  • Aztecs: The Great Civilization

    Aztecs: The Great Civilization

    Throughout history many people have formed together to create civilizations. Some civilizations were quickly eliminated. Others lasted for centuries. Three prime examples of long lasting civilizations were the Aztec, Maya, and Inca Empires. All existed in Central and South America. All thrived, which resulted in advancements in many fields that were equal, and often better than those made in Europe. All three could be called great civilizations. This raises the question, what makes a civilization

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    Submitted: March 6, 2010 By: Artur
  • A Man’s Vision of Love: An Examination of William Broyles Jr.’s Esquire Article - Why Men Love War

    A Man’s Vision of Love: An Examination of William Broyles Jr.’s Esquire Article - Why Men Love War

    A Man’s Vision of Love: An Examination of William Broyles Jr.’s Esquire Article “Why Men Love War” History 266 Sec 004 The University of Michigan 11-22-2000 Prepared For Ken Swope Prepared By Mike Martinez “Men love war because it allows them to look serious. Because they imagine it is the one thing that stops women laughing at them. In it they can reduce women to the status of objects. This is the great distinction

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    Submitted: March 7, 2010 By: July

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