Category: War
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Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars
Table of Contents Introduction The Course of the War The Reasons for the Spanish-American War Personal Opinion Philippine-American War Conclusion References Introduction Like many other wars of the nineteenth century, the Spanish-American war was caused by the struggle for the colonies, which the Western powers considered their rightful property. The Spaniards were among the best…
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Dehumanization of Society as Product of War
The political activism of any state can be linked to the economic outlook that determines a country’s status on the world stage. However, the most revealing aspect can be considered military might, which symbolizes a country’s readiness to defend itself in the event of a threat. In Why We Fight, Jarecki E. raises questions about…
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World War I and Its Impact on the Life of Europe
World War I, also known as the Great War, was an unprecedented military conflict. The catalyst for the dispute that primarily took place across Europe was Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination in Sarajevo on June 28th, 1914 (Payk 811). However, the primary reason for the dispute was the anarchic system and the absence of international law…
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The Mexican-American War Historical Significance
Table of Contents Introduction Journalistic Aspects of War Mexico’s Declaration of Rights Research on Civil Wars Conclusion References Introduction The Mexican-American war has remained an iconic piece of contemporary Hispanic history in America. Indeed, the Americans have always treated the war as a driving force that has created human civilization as it displaced the week…
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The Spanish-American War and Its Implications for the US
The greatest imperialist conflict of the United States, The Spanish-American War, was aimed to prove its sphere of influence. As a result, the USA expanded its territory by many colonies, gradually growing into one of the most powerful nations. The press showed idealistic pictures of blacks and whites, Southerners and Northerners struggling against a common…
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Second World War’s Impact on United States Economy
Table of Contents Introduction Increased Employment Opportunities Revitalized Businesses Increased Government Spending Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The Great Depression, which started in 1929, was characterized by severe unemployment, deflation, a drastic decline in output, and falling stocks and businesses. The country’s industrial production reduced by 47%, the wholesale price index by 33%, and the real…
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The Causes of the Mexican-American War
The conflict under consideration, the Mexican-American war, which started in 1846 and lasted two years, is notable for its role in the history of the relationships between the countries. This event reflects the attempts to expand the territory by the United States’ leaders and the resistance of Mexico, which could not be overcome in a…
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“What We Lost in the Great War” Essay by John Steele Gordon
The essay by John Steele Gordon, titled “What We Lost in the Great War” and published in the American Heritage in 1992 is lauded by some to be provocative, insightful, and challenging when it is anything but. It preaches the same old cliches that have been dominating the Western society for at least a century,…
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Wars of Religion: Historical Review
The most fanatical and catastrophic time in the history of Europe dates back to the period between the second half of the sixteenth century and the commencement of the seventeenth century since it was during this time that the most appalling and fervent sequence of wars broke out. It is obvious that a new scheme…
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Employment Opportunities for British Women After World War I
Table of Contents Introduction Impact of WWI on Women’s Employment Options Effects of WWI on Social Attitudes toward Women Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Military conflicts often align with significant social changes within states due to the underlying causes of confrontation and the changes that occur during their management. World War I is one of the…