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The author states that questions regarding the bombings are multifaceted. While it is often suggested that the atomic bomb was the only means available to secure Japanese surrender, Japan at the time was requesting only one concession from the West – that it be allowed to retain its emperor as head of state.
Given Stalin's earlier history οf support for the Kuomintang (KMT) and his tacit acceptance οf Chiang Kai-shek's unrelenting efforts to destroy the CCP, his sensitivity was understandable. This was amplified during the war years by a well-founded perception οf Mao's "disloyalty" to the USSR and his yearning for friendship with the United States.
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The concept of slavery was discussed in the constitution but only vaguely and with ambiguity, whereas there was nothing in the constitution that regulated the status of blacks in general. The slave-trade clause in the Constitution, inserted to enable states to be able to “import” slaves by paying a duty was one clause.
The Greek forces were unsuccessful in their attempt to hold on to this pass against the invading Persian forces. The war that took place between these two confronting armies in 480 B.C. has come to be known as the Battle of Thermopylae. The Spartans, who formed the bulk of the defending Greek forces, were all killed. Outnumbered by the Persian soldiers.
Countries such as Spain, Portugal, and the United Kingdom set sail to the unchartered waters to establish political power, religious dominance, and resource markets. The continent of South America had been dominated by Spain and Portugal who even drew up a treaty dividing the world between them. Native inhabitants were powerless against the superior firearm.
In the 15 century, the great Colombus went in search of America. However, it was an expedition made with the motive of a trader. In later years, Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro, two of the Spanish conquistadors anhiliated two of the most prosperous civilizations of that time – the Aztecs and the Incas. Cortes and the conquest of Mexico.
For the Germans and all the nations around the world, the Berlin Wall stood as a perfect symbol of oppression that had locked in democracy within its solid walls. The West was indeed surprised when the Berlin Wall went up, but they were even more surprised when the wall came down thus putting an end to the Communist rule and throwing open the doors of freedom and democracy.
The image of ‘the bronzed and noble Anzac,’ independent, ferocious in battle, with a wry sense of humor, resourceful, intensely loyal to his mates and filled with the intuitive resourcefulness of the Australian bushman, despite its’ exaggeration and distortion, has come to define the Australian ideal.
At this time, the reign was of Ptolemy II of Egypt. The Great Library of Alexandria was founded after Ptolemy II of Egypt’s father had established the first part of the whole Library complex, the temple of the Muses or Museion – English word for the museum.
The US Department of Education reports that 12 percent of the students enrolled in public elementary and secondary schools in 1990 were Hispanics and their number is expected to be higher. Hispanic Americans in the US consist mainly of Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Central and South Americans, Caribbean Americans, and Cubans.
The overall success of the Black Migration is yet to be found, the effect was certainly a shot that was heard around the world. While we may debate the veracity of Marcus Garvey and the final outcome of both of these movements, we cannot deny the tremendous effect they have had on Black culture and the community.
On Independence Day every year, millions of Americans turn out for myriad parades, public and backyard barbecues, concerts of patriotically stirring music and spectacular pyrotechnic displays, and they do so to celebrate the day on which we declared our independence from Great Britain. But America did not declare its independence on July 4, 1776. That happened two days earlier.
It is money that oils the cogs of capitalism and in the U.S., the bastion of the market economy, it is undisputedly the New York Stock Exchange which symbolizes American capitalism at its’ successful best. The New York Stock Exchange has a hoary tradition of over three centuries, which makes for fascinating study.
Did the Holocaust have a predominantly crucial and central Jewish aspect, even though millions of others died? Plainly put, the answer is yes. The Holocaust, from its beginning to its implementation had a conspicuously Jewish angle to it and, perhaps without this Jewish angle, there would have been no Final Solution.
It is doubtful that any money will ever reach the individuals who were the actual victims or even their children since the events took place in a very troubled period of history (Ford, 2001). Records, names, numbers may be lost, destroyed and the person making the claim can even find it difficult to provide proof of their loss.
The internal conflicts of the nations, all over the world, has been overpowered by a new genre of aggressors called terrorists, who are now holding the whole world to ransom. Apart from this, the emerging new equation of globalization has not only redefined the cross-cultural values but has brought forth a new order of the global values which transgresses the national values and local colors.
The Islamic empire has seen many dynasties, rulers, and kings. Considering the opinions of the Abbasid revolutionaries, that they were justified in overthrowing the Umayyad dynasty because the Umayyads were godless and corrupt, it is difficult to find much merit in the argument presented by the Abbasid apologists.
Sallust portrays Sempronia as a woman with considerable talents who was born into a rich and powerful family but squandered these inherent gifts through her actions. She became a criminal, even at some point an accessory to murder, and she threw away her money and her reputation. She would sleep around with a variety of different men.
The concept of using heavy tanks in warfare is not a new idea. Native peoples of Africa and Asia might have used elephants for numerous tasks including the ability to wage war, it wasn’t until Alexander the Great began his expansion into India that the western nations became aware of this giant beast of frightening abilities, the natural world’s version of a tank.
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Sailors will also be in co-operated into the study so that the data which will be captured using the research tool will be valid and reliable. Data will be entered into a computer after which it will be subjected. The interpretations from the same will tell more. The main aim of this study will be to show how ships and boats have evolved.
For a World-Wide Anti-Imperialist Front. International Communist Seminar, Brussels, 1999) Personally, I do believe in the saying that ‘history repeats itself.’ Since the U.S. has been known for using coercion in order to be able to colonize another country or territory, I strongly agree with Tariq Ali’s view on U.S. imperialism.
The period of the sixties had a far greater impact on the people in other periods for the mere fact that it was such an eventful period with so many changes for the better. No doubt, this period faced harsh wars, discrimination, and segregation, yet it did not neglect its social and cultural development.
The first was the removal of all Federal troops from the former Confederate States, effectively ending the Reconstruction period. The appointment of one Southern Democrat in Rutherford B. Hayes' cabinet was also required. Another condition was a new transcontinental railroad using the Pacific in the South and Texas would be built.
The history science we’ve been taught has been accustomed to charge the classics from the point of contemporary views and beliefs. However, people who lived and created earlier had other perceptions, other universal truths. As Professor André Van de Putte put it: we make history “a mirror and a confirmation of our convictions and questions”.
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Union commander George B. McClellan has always been a potent subject for controversy because he was one of the most complex generals in History. Even though he was much gifted with organizational and administrative skills, yet he was both unwilling and unable to fight with the strong army that he has created.
The Cold War is a term used to describe the shifting struggle for power and prestige between the Western powers and the Communist bloc from the end of World War II until 1989. The conflict was between the United States of America and its allies and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and its allies.
For many years, the subject of the sinking of the Lusitania and the foreign policy of President Wilson has been the subject of much scrutiny. Several scholars have attempted to interpret his actions even delve deeper into the Lusitania reasons why the president did not jump into the prospect of the use of violence to avenge the death of the Americans in the Lusitania.
By January 1862, the disunity among the command was quite apparent as they could not agree on a proper strategy for operations in the Western Theater. Except for very minor victories nothing much happened. Then on February 1st, 1862, they moved against Fort Henry which had poor defenses and could not measure up to the Confederates.
Given the persecution of Jews throughout their existence and all the suffering endured by this nation, it seems justified to me that they should deserve a homeland to call their own. At the same time, the analysis made in this paper also begs the question of taking an alternative view of history regarding what would have happened had the Jewish settlement of Israel been created in Latin America.
The motivation behind movements such as the crusades, which were not only popular amongst the elite who went to fight, but also among the general population, is exceedingly difficult to define. In a mass movement such as this, individuals may have a range of different motivations which are not universal.
The immediate impact of the document was that the mini and independent states in Asia that were created for the purpose of acting as bulwarks against the spread of communism were reassured of the firm and resolute support of the United States of America and the build-up of American forces in the Philippines would remain a reminder of this.
Abraham Lincoln was a genius, since he came into office with no military knowledge, yet was possessed of an extraordinary flexibility and ability to learn from mistakes and guide the country through the Civil War. His generals were comprised of brilliant men such as Thomas and Sherman as well as ineffectual commanders like Fremont and Banks.
A major cause of the British defeat at Yorktown was General Clinton’s underestimation of French naval capabilities. Clinton was so confident of the British fleets’ control of the Atlantic coast that he was initially not perturbed by reports of the impending arrival of a French fleet under Rear Admiral Comte de Grasse.
Known as the Führer, he commanded Germany with an iron hand. His dictatorship and his dream to conquer all of Europe started the most devastating war of all time, with more than sixty million casualties. The Holocaust is a term that cannot be separated from Hitler for this is his most abhorrent and despicable action.
The three former provinces of the Ottoman Empire were put together despite a lack of religious and ethnic homogeneity to constitute a nation. Such a step helped Britain keep France from reinforcing her influence in the Middle East, protect the new air routes to India, and ensure access to practically unlimited deposits of oil (Kitchen, 2000).
This essay analyzes that during and after the fall of the Ming dynasty to the Manchu’s in the third quarter of the 17th century, the behavior of the Chinese meritocracy towards the native Chinese ruling class moved forward to a crisis in civilization. Jonathan D. Spence narrates in his own inimitable way, the causes that led to the Chinese revolution.
The term “Crusades” describes military expeditions which were supposed to be religiously inspired and considered pilgrimages. Historians have numbered eight expeditions to the Holy Land, though some group the 7th and 8th together. There was a steady stream of armies from Europe to the Holy Land, so it is nearly impossible to distinguish separate campaigns.
Female circumcision is the process of mutilating sexual organs of pre-pubescent girls through painful surgery conducted without anesthesia so that they do not derive pleasure from sexual intercourse and become promiscuous. The practice is prevalent in certain Moslem tribes, especially in South Africa, the Middle East and the Far East.
One still needs to analyze the neutral position of Ireland during the war that created a subdued fear and helplessness despite the psychological and diplomatic consolation of staying away from active participation. The attacks of Belfast and Dublin had to be swallowed hard by the Irish Prime Minister de Valera. This suggests that much remains to be explored yet.
Civilizations and empires throughout history have marked the advancement of humanity. Some civilizations stand over others and amongst these is the Islamic and the Mongol empire. These civilizations not only captured more than half the world, but they also changed the way people thought and lived.
Venice is not only the cultural and traditional fascinating city of Europe; but also, it has been the center of art and architecture, paintings and sculpture, poetry and drama, and religion and magic. Its glamorous history and wonderful civilization reveal the beauties the city contained even a thousand years ago.
Great Britain was engaged in the Iberian Peninsula, supporting her allies, Portugal and Spain, against the forces of Napoleon Bonaparte and was keen to avert any further conflict at that time, particularly as America and Canada were the sources of Britain’s supplies for the war, including beef and timber.
This paper illustrates that the name Hollywood was coined by H. J. Whitely, the Father of Hollywood. Many of the famous theatres in Hollywood are used as venues for great concerts and major premiere theatrical releases. It is a popular destination for both tourism and nightlife and also has the famous and most talked about “Walk of fame.”
The era of reform for women’s suffrage dates back to 1840 and ended in 1920. It has started with a group of women who moved for the abolishment of slavery of Negro slaves. Called abolitionists, they demanded freedom for the slaves and their absorption into American life. This movement has captured the American Society into demands for anti-slavery.
The Industrial Revolution is considered more as a movement, rather than as a period of time. Whether in England after 1760, in the United States and Germany after 1870, or in Canada, Japan, and Russia in the recent past, it is associated with a growth of population, with the application of science to industry.
The United States has sought to play a dominant role in Latin America, including Mexico. While it supported the independence of the region and the Monroe Doctrine stated that the United States had an interest in protecting the hemisphere from foreign intervention, yet the U.S. Mexico war unleashed American aggression in the country (Downes, 1997).
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The marchers dispersed peacefully and in an orderly fashion. There were around 5000 police personnel, Navy reservists and guardsmen. No untoward incident had taken place except for a few arrests. The highlight of this historic affair was the march and the inspiring speech of Martin Luther King Jr. which gave a good impetus to the Civil rights Movement.
. For centuries through the Dark Ages and until the age of the Reformation, the civilizations of Europe were under the strict control of the Church. By the middle of the 17th century, the ongoing conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism had been checked and had resulted in the unlimited power of the monarchy.
Meinecke’s remarks demonstrate is that Germany’s youth were of a mind and allegiance such that they were prepared to place their idealistic tendencies into the hands of whatever authority figure was prepared to shape and mold them. This willingness would later take on the descriptive German phrase of Fuhrerprinzip, or leadership principle.
For many years, China has depended a lot on agricultural activities as their major source of livelihood. The sudden shift of China from engaging in pure agricultural activities towards opening its doors towards industrialization and international trading contributes a significant effect on the culture, traditions, and beliefs of the Chinese people.