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  • What Might Have Happened in North America If the Confederacy Had Won the "war Between the States"?

    What Might Have Happened in North America If the Confederacy Had Won the "war Between the States"?

    What might have happened in North America if the confederacy had won the "War between the states"? Before I start revealing my thoughts on this point I would like to recollect some facts about the Civil War in the United States of America known also as the “War between the states”. The Civil War took place on the territory of the USA from 1861 to 1865 as a result of sharp differences between the Southern

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    Submitted: January 6, 2010 By: Bred
  • The Wars

    The Wars

    Sigmund Freud once argued that "our species has a volcanic potential to erupt in aggression . . . [and] that we harbour not only positive survival instincts but also a self-destructive 'death instinct', which we usually displace towards others in aggression" (Myers 666). Timothy Findley, born in 1930 in Toronto, Canada, explores our human predilection towards violence in his third novel, The Wars. It is human brutality that initiates the horrors of World War I,

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    Submitted: January 6, 2010 By: Yan
  • The Machine That Won the War

    The Machine That Won the War

    In the next couple of paragraph’s, I am going to be explaining the themes of irony and conflict in the short story, The Machine That Won the War, by Isaac Asimov. The setting of The Machine That Won the War is the future of the earth, and a great war had just been won against the enemy race. Two men, Swift and Henderson, are the main characters, and are debating over who really won

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    Submitted: January 6, 2010 By: Monika
  • After the Glory: the Struggles of Black Civil War Veterans

    After the Glory: the Struggles of Black Civil War Veterans

    Behind the current Clinton scandal stands the specter of Watergate. That it should be there is understandable. The bungled burglary at the Democratic Party national headquarters occurred twenty-six years ago this past summer. Next August will see the twenty-fifth anniversary of Richard Nixon's resignation as President of the United States. Watergate then is still very much a part of living memory, and living memory is the type of history most relevant to the general public

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    Submitted: January 7, 2010 By: Andrew
  • The Civil War Was a National Tragedy That Could Not Have Been Avoided

    The Civil War Was a National Tragedy That Could Not Have Been Avoided

    “The Civil War was a national tragedy that could not have been avoided.” In the time leading up to the Civil War, the United States was struggling to stay united and strong. The leaders were weak, individuals were going public with the truths of cruelty to slaves, and conflicting rebellious acts were occurring. This national tragedy could have in no way been avoided. Franklin Pierce was an indecisive, inconspicuous man whose not so stellar attributes

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    Submitted: January 7, 2010 By: Yan
  • Who Was Right in the Civil War

    Who Was Right in the Civil War

    When the Confederate States of America seceded from the Union, Abraham Lincoln was correct in holding Fort Sumter, while Jefferson Davis was wrong in attacking Fort Sumter. When South Carolina seceded from the Union 1860 President Buchanan ruled that secession was illegal, although nothing could be done. Since secession was illegal that meant that the United States of America did not view the Confederate States as a sovereign nation, that made Fort Sumter and American

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    Submitted: January 7, 2010 By: July
  • The End of the Cold War

    The End of the Cold War

    It's early morning. Everybody is waking up getting ready for work and kids are going to school. Today, one would usually hear casual chatter about how the day is going to be or something funny a child saw on television. Now, imagine waking up and being afraid, the same question running over and over through your head," Is my family going to perish in a nuclear explosion, are we going to war with America today?"

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    Submitted: January 7, 2010 By: Artur
  • Did Britain Really Win the War?

    Did Britain Really Win the War?

    Did Britain Really Win the War? The French and Indian War affected North America. The war started in 1689 and did not end until 1763. Now the main question is “Did Britain really win?” There were many factors ranging from political to economical that prevented Britain from experiencing full success of winning the war. In addition, this war is what ultimately started the separation of the colonies from Britain. Britain faced many political problems

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    Submitted: January 7, 2010 By: Jon
  • The American Civil War

    The American Civil War

    The American Civil War This war was a war of epic proportion. Never before and not since have so many Americans died in battle. The American Civil War was truly tragic in terms of human life. In this document, I will speak mainly around those involved on the battlefield in the closing days of the conflict. Also, reference will be made to the leading men behind the Union and Confederate forces. The war was

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    Submitted: January 7, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Iraq War

    Iraq War

    The war waged on Iraq by the United States has been the cause of heated debate all over the world. Many people have opposed the United States attack on Iraq for many viable reasons. Some of these reasons include that it is not in the best interests for the reputation of the United States with the other nations of the global community, it poses an increased threat to United States homeland security, and it

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    Submitted: January 7, 2010 By: Vika
  • The Beginning of World War II

    The Beginning of World War II

    The Beginning of World War II At daybreak on the first day of September, 1939, the residents of Poland awakened to grave news. A juggernaut force of tanks, guns, and countless grey-clad soldiers from nearby Germany had torn across the countryside and were making a total invasion of the Pole's homelands. Germany's actions on that fateful morning ignited a conflict that would spread like a wildfire, engulfing the entire globe in a great world war.

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Fatih
  • The Realities of the Gulf War

    The Realities of the Gulf War

    The Realities of the Gulf War This movie kicks off at the very end of the Gulf War while America is liberating Kuwait. While searching through people on the grounds of the war some men come across a map which they believe will lead them to a stash of gold hidden by Saddam Hussein. The only problem is that these three men want to find their treasure without having everyone find out. This could be

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • The Vietnam War

    The Vietnam War

    The Vietnam War 1. Introduction. I have chose to write about the Vietnam War because it is very exciting, and it have a lot of political and military questions that haven’t been cleared out. I would like find out why the US wanted to join the war, and why did they lose the war, and what did the people in the US say about the war. 2. The story of Vietnam Within the war the

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Victor
  • Was World War one a Total War? Why? Why Not?

    Was World War one a Total War? Why? Why Not?

    Was World War One a total war? Why? Why not? The First World War of 1914-1918, also known as the Great War, was the first total war in history. What began as a European struggle over the balance of power between the triple alliance of France, Britain and Russia on one side and the central powers of Germany and Austria-Hungary on the other, soon became a global conflict that involved the imperial powers of Europe,

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Jon
  • Bombs Away: Different Reactions to the Vietnam War in Across the Universe

    Bombs Away: Different Reactions to the Vietnam War in Across the Universe

    Bombs Away: Different Reactions to the Vietnam War in Across the Universe In the 1960s and 1970s, the Vietnam War claimed approximately 60,000 lives and sparked intense division of Americans who either supported or opposed the war. Others were indifferent but no one went un-affected by the conflict. Julie Taymor’s 2007 film Across the Universe demonstrates the reactions of two Vietnam-era characters and the distress it caused within their relationship and their lives. These two

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Andrew
  • To What Extent Did the Political and Economic Effects of the Seven Years War in North America Help Cause the American War of Independence?

    To What Extent Did the Political and Economic Effects of the Seven Years War in North America Help Cause the American War of Independence?

    To what extent did the political and economic effects of the Seven Years War in North America help cause the American War of Independence? The American Revolutionary War, also known as the American War of Independence, was a conflict that erupted between Great Britain, and its American colonies from 17 to 1783. In 17 British soldiers invaded America with the intention to rule the country. The American War of Independence lasted for eight years and

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Jon
  • War for Oil

    War for Oil

    Problems arising around gas prices and control for the oil market are increasing every day, and are only leading to more losses for all consumers in today’s global gas market. This being an issue we all face most firsthand, we chose to research the changes of the oil market and their implications on the prices of gasoline as we head into the 21st century. Gas prices have skyrocketed over the past 30 years increasing at

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: regina
  • The Civil War

    The Civil War

    The Civil War:(The Crisis of War) Why did the Civil War occur? The Civil War was a crisis of growth. In less than three quarters of a century, thirteen old British colonies created a nation with a powerful economy. The young U.S profited from their colonial past as well as the land which procured immense amount of resources and possibilities. The history of the U.S from 1789 to 1865 showed problems of men and resources

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: Vika
  • Grant - Generalship During the Civil War

    Grant - Generalship During the Civil War

    Unlike his generalship during the Civil War, Grant's presidency has earned him few admirers among historians. The numerous scandals that took place during his two terms in office, and the Panic of 1873 which wrecked havoc on the country's economy during his second term, have generally diminished history's view of Grant's presidency. His consistently strong stewardship of the difficult task of Reconstruction, including his upholding of the laws which enabled Blacks to vote and hold

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: Tasha
  • Women During the Civil War

    Women During the Civil War

    Women During the Civil War “ ‘I want something to do…’ ‘Write a book,’ Qouth the author of my being. ‘Don’t know enough, sir. First live, then write.’ ‘Try teaching again,’ suggested my mother. ‘No thank you, ma’am, ten years of that is enough.’ ‘Take a husband like my Darby, and fulfill your mission,’ said sister Joan. ‘Can’t afford expensive luxuries, Mrs. Coobiddy.’ ‘Go nurse the soldiers,’ said my young brother, Tom. ‘I will!’ (Harper

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: David
  • The War on Drugs

    The War on Drugs

    The War on Drugs Perhaps Americans take what they have for granted and forget that there are other countries with problems. Why does America care about what is happening in other countries like Columbia, when they have their own problems with drugs? The Untied States of America has a rather large drug trafficking problem but compared to Columbia it is fairly small. To help Columbia solve their problem the U.S. senate has decided to send

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: Mike
  • War Movies

    War Movies

    In both Saving Private Ryan and The Thin Red Line, a recurring theme appeared to be the impact of war on the common soldier. Through a variety of different scenarios, the viewer is exposed to the daily hardships that one must endure while in battle. The soldiers are continuously walking a fine line between life and death, and their morale and tenacity does not escape unscathed. The opening scene in Saving Private Ryan was very

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: Janna
  • The Trojan War

    The Trojan War

    World History 6 October 2004 The Trojan War The city of Troy, now known as Turkey, was believed to had a great war with Greece. Major sources of this war include historical evidence and depictions through the epic poem The Iliad, written by Homer. While visiting Greece to request the return of a Trojan Princess, Prince of Troy Paris falls in love with the Spartan Princess, Helen. Because of their love for each other Paris

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: Monika
  • The French and Indian War

    The French and Indian War

    It all started in 14 when there was a struggle for land ownership in the newly founded Americas between the French and the British. The feud was so great it lead into the French and Indian War. This nine year struddle finally came to a close in 1763. The war had altered every aspect of life in the American colonies and the European countries who ruled them. The French and Indian War greatly altered all

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: July
  • The Civil War

    The Civil War

    In the Civil War the North had many advantages over the South. The South was outnumbered, out supplied, and pushed into a corner using military tactics. Many things changed because of the Civil War. The military tactics used by the North changed how war was fought from then on. Many changes were made politically; some were only temporary, while others were permanent. After the war was over, the country was reunited and the image of

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: Vika