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- 101: The Spanish-American War
- During the last years of the nineteenth century, the United States would find itself involved in what John Jay, the American secretary of state, later referred to as a "splendid little war; begun with highest motives, carried on with magnificent intelligence and spirit, favored by that fortune which loves the brave." From an American standpoint, because there were few negative results, and so many significantly positive consequences, John Jay was correct in calling the Spanish-American War a "splendid little war." The defeat of the Spanish forces marked the end of their rule in the Americas and also marked the rise of the United States as a global military power. The Spanish-American War affected ...
- 102: Segregation and The Civil Rights Movement
- ... from the 1830s who was an old, crippled, black slave who embodied negative stereotypes of blacks. Segregation became common in Southern states following the end of Reconstruction in 1877. During Reconstruction, which followed the Civil War (1861-1865), Republican governments in the Southern states were run by blacks, Northerners, and some sympathetic Southerners. The Reconstruction governments had passed laws opening up economic and political opportunities for blacks. By 1877 the Democratic ... in Southern society. Segregation was an all encompassing system. Conditions for blacks in Northern states were somewhat better, though up to 1910 only about 10 percent of blacks lived in the North, and prior to World War II (1939-1945), very few blacks lived in the West. Blacks were usually free to vote in the North, but there were so few blacks that their voices were barely heard. Segregated facilities were ...
- 103: A Fatal Mistake The Vietnam Wa
- Robert S. McNamara, appointed by John F. Kennedy to the position of U.S. Secretary of Defense in 1961, said about the Vietnam War, It is important to recognize it s a South Vietnamese war. It will be won or lost depending upon what they do. We can advise and help, but they are responsible for the final results, and it remains to be seen how they will continue to conduct that war, (McNamara 72). Despite these guidelines for assisting in the war, the U.S. would end up doing much more than just advising. The Vietnam War was supposed to be a demonstration of how willing ...
- 104: King Of The Seas
- By: li-c From the many inventions that emerged from the American Civil War, the Ironclad, designed by Captain John Ericsson and Robert L. Stevens, has impacted the world by advancing naval warfare technology. It gave America more influence in Europe and put America ahead of Europe in naval matters. The impact and influence changed naval warfares forever by forcing wooden ships to become obsolete. The Ironclad was among the first technological and modern tools of war. Its impact on technology in navies can still be seen today in the designs and the construction of naval ships.(Mac Bride,1) It has impacted technology in the way ships are built. Because ...
- 105: Tradition and World War 1
- Tradition and World War 1 Tradition can be defined as ‘a custom, opinion, or belief handed down to posterity esp. orally or by practice.’ It could be said that France has upheld a tradition of change, due to the ... centuries, France has altered in various ways, politically and socially. It may also be proposed that France has lent greatly on the aspect of tradition during its various Republics and most importantly, through times of war. There are vital moments in French history where tradition has led to change and times where change has been eased by tradition. To understand more thoroughly what French tradition actually is we must first ...
- 106: Battles Of World War One
- World War One dominates the history of the 20th century. Its effects were felt long after it ended. Its uneasy outcome paved the way for a second and worse conflict. World War One had many bloody battles and campaigns, but in this essay I will discuss which battle was the most important. Which battle was the most important one in World War One? The theme ...
- 107: Conscription in Canada
- ... were punished for it, and France was being punished now. " 1This sort of sentiment was one that was shared by many French Candiens. French-English relations were already suffering and continued to do so before World War 1. But the biggest strains occurred when issues of Canadian participation in World war 1 and 2 were mentioned. Most of the strain originated from Quebec.Conscription was be the nail that drove a wedge deep into the national unity of the country and would serve as ...
- 108: Cold War 3
- The cold War The Cold War was a response to the perceived threat by the United States that Communism would interfere with national security and economic stakes in the world. It was a perceived threat by communist countries that the United States would take to the world. During the Cold War, the United States, Russia, and other countries made efforts to avoid another world ...
- 109: Conscription In Canada
- ... were punished for it , and France was being punished now . " 1This sort of sentiment was one that was shared by many French Candiens . French-English relations were already suffering and continued to do so before World War 1 . But the biggest strains occurred when issues of Canadian participation in World war 1 and 2 were mentioned . Most of the strain originated from Quebec .Conscription was be the nail that drove a wedge deep into the national unity of the country and would serve as ...
- 110: All Quiet On The Western Front: Ramifications of War
- All Quiet On The Western Front: Ramifications of War The novel All Quiet on the Western Front, written by Erich Maria Remarque, took place during World War I. The novel focuses on six men who are involved in the war. The main character is Paul B@umer, a nineteen-year-old who was drafted into the war. At this point in ...
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