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- 6111: Lincoln At Gettysburg-the Mani
- ... in their historical moment and cultural frame, breathes new life into words we thought we knew and reveals much about a President so mythologized, but often misunderstood. Wills shows how Lincoln came to change the world, to effect an intellectual revolution, how his words had to and did complete the work of the guns. The Civil War is, to most Americans, what Lincoln wanted it to mean. In this book Garry Wills brilliantly explains how Lincoln wove a spell that has not, yet, been broken. Lincoln at Gettysburg's book is a ... nearly five months later, a cemetery was erected on the site. Against all odds, Lincoln not only brought dignity to this hellish battleground, but ensured forever that Americans would interpret the Constitution and the Civil War fought to preserve the principles of advocating equal rights for all human beings of the Declaration of Independence. He revolutionized the Revolution, giving people the insight and motivation that would change their future indefinitely. ...
- 6112: Life Of The Settlers
- ... Africans who had come or been brought to Canada generations before. More, however, were the descendants of Black Loyalists who had been promised freedom and assistance if they fought for the British during the American War of Independence around 1783. Many others had supported the British during the War of 1812 in return for similar promises, while still others were escaped slaves who had sought refuge in Canada after slavery was abolished throughout the British Empire, including Canada, in 1834. Canada was thus widely ... gave up. She is a good person to look up to. I hope I can be a great leader like her. She died in the year of 1913. Everyone especially Black people of the whole world remember her as a good person. We all look up to Harriet Tubman
- 6113: Ku Klux Klan 4
- ... complicated. (Ingalls, 63) In 1924, Congress responded to the growing hatred to foreigners by restricting immigration into the U.S. Before the restriction, immigrants were pouring in at over 1 million immigrants a year before World War 1. So when the Congress restricted the immigration it was a major reason for the collapse of the KKK. (Meltzer, 60) Another main reason for the collapse was that Klansmen also fought amongst each other ... jobs, and special programs were being set up for blacks, and this concern led to new Klan activity which is still in effect today. Today in the Klan there are approximately 10,000 Klan members. (World Book Encyclopedia J-K, 310) In conclusion, the Klan has formed and diminished many times in the past. If the Klan tries to keep adding members, there will always be opponents there to try ...
- 6114: Indian Imperialism
- Britian was the most powerful country at the time of its empire in India. Between 1850 to 1890, Great Britian had a very powerful control over the world. Expanding from, fromerly known, United Kingdom to China and from China to the North America's maybe South America. It had terrotories between these land masses. With its naval glory and pride and its superiour ... was mainly restricted in the production of export of those goods with the natural advantage (jute, tea etc.) and in those areas where competition with British counterparts was not serious (coarse goods). During the inter-war period of 1914 - 39, it was in the production of consumer goods for mass market within India, mainly due to war tariffs and depression. Finally the last decade of British rule from 1939-47, brought another phase - the production of capital goods for the domestic market. It started with factories and the mining of natural ...
- 6115: Imperialism
- ... better its own economy by sharing the resources of other nations and weaker nations are able to obtain an improved standard of living by learning new technologies that are more advanced than their own. Third world countries can receive food from stronger nations and heathen nations can learn to be civilized from missionaries. Imperialism also follows the laws of social Darwinism, where the fitter and more advanced countries must prosper. An ... opened up two Japanese ports to foreign trade as well as meeting other demands of the Americans. Japans point of view was that by surrendering to the more powerful Americans they could avoid a war that could not be won, and be able to learn new concepts and technologies from the United States that would better their own nation. While Japan was at peace with the United States, a time ... interference can, in the long run, prove beneficial to the growth of a culture. Often interference by a stronger nation is necessary to stop suffering in a less fortunate nation. This is shown in Third World countries where people do not have access to basic needs such as food, clean drinking water, clothing, and medicine to cure even the most common disease. These are things people of developed nations take ...
- 6116: Hiroshima, Account Of Father K
- ... in 1594 on six islands in the Τta River delta. Hiroshima grew rapidly as a castle town and commercial city, and after 1868 it was developed as a military center. On August 6, 1945, during World War II (1939-1945), the first atomic bomb to be used against an enemy position was dropped on the city by the United States Army Air Forces (see Nuclear Weapons). According to U.S. estimates 60 ... 6 since 1947, thousands participate in interfaith services in the Peace Memorial Park built on the site where the bomb exploded. In 1949 the Japanese dedicated Hiroshima as an international shrine of peace. After the war, the city was largely rebuilt, and commercial activities were resumed. Machinery, automobiles, food processing, and the brewing of sake are the main industries. The surrounding area, although mountainous, has fertile valleys where silk, rice, ...
- 6117: Hiroshima 4
- The biggest and bloodiest war ever fought on the face of the earth, World War II, was coming to a deadly end. The allied forces were starting to run out of options and resources. The United States of America decided to unleash the most destructive force they had, the ...
- 6118: George B. Mcclellan
- ... father was a Doctor, which accounts for George's good education. Also his mother and father where christians serving the Lord, which accounts for his concern for his fellow man. His grandfather was a revolutionary war general, which may account for his going into the military. Since George had concern for his fellow man he was careful while moving his army, the Potomac, to new places. He also always wanted to ... He was very concerned about the wellfare of his men. The leaders in Washington did not care for George and his men all they where concerned about is the appearance in the papers about the war and what people thought. So soon enough George was asked to step down from his postition. George still kept his faith in the Lord and moved on. Never once did he doubt his belief. If ... many things in his life time. He worked hard for his country, family, and the Lord. His life was very fullfilling he had a wife and children. He got to see diffirent parts of the world. He also had many experiences in the military and buis'ness career. So throughout his life, people looked up to him in many ways. "George B. McClellan, The Disposable Patriot" was a not a ...
- 6119: French Revolution 5
- French Revolution, one of the major revolutions in European history. The revolution marks a turning point in Frence history and in world history in general. Forms of government, morals, ideologies, and social development were greatly affected by it in all Europe and even in U.S. The beginning of the Frence Revolution in generally dated from June ... the assembly dissolved. A legislative assemble was elected, and it met from October, 1791, to September, 1792. The legislative assembly was dominated by the Girondists, who wished to set up a federal republic. When the war broke out with Austria in April, 1792, there was no longer any reason for tolerating Louis XVI. He had plotted with his wife's family, which ruled Austria, and was now an enemy of the ... one that executed the king in January, 1793. The convention was ruled by two committees under the domination of Roberspirre from 1793 to 1794. Robespierre saw to the execution of his enemies and was rampant, war was at the doorstep, and bread riots were common. The tide turned in another direction, and a stronger executive power in the form of the Dierctory (1795-1799) was set up. A five-man ...
- 6120: French Revolution 4
- ... bourgeoise and an sinking aristocracy defending its privileges, was the Financial debt of the government and the long-standing political differences in the government. Over the course of twenty-five years after the Seven Years' War, the government of France could not manage it's finances on a sound basis. This was worsened when France aided the American Revolution against Great Britain. The Government had reached great financial debt. The problem ... in poverty. The deteriorating finances of the government is what triggered the prolonged differences between the Bourgeoisie and the aristocracy. The political differences between the monarchy and the nobles came about after the Seven Years' war also. The increasing debt of the government escalated the hope for the monarchy to resume a "absolute power" status along with Louis XIV. This could not be accomplished because of the doubt that the public ... unrest leading to the French Revolution. The French Revolution was caused by the escalating rivalry between the monarchy and the aristocracy. The conflict would make an impact on all of Europe to come and even world history. All this turmoil was caused by a bunch of greedy Nobles and kings which wanted power and money.
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