With markets around the world, imperialist nations needed to build a strong military. ... Navy and a military historian, transformed America into a naval power. ... He also declared that the United States needed to acquire foreign bases where American ships could refuel and gather fresh supplies. ... In order to build foreign bases, the U.S. had to justify imperialism by using nationalism and Social Darwinism on the conquering countries. ... American missionaries traveled foreign lands to gain converts of Christianity. ...

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I am going to look at how they portray foreign sport stars and also the jingoistic tendencies of the media which is fueled by great national interest and national identity. ... Again referring back to war times, and using military links. ... The British media and their portrayal of foreign sports stars is usually to make them look inferior to the British or English competitor that they are playing against. ... As is almost expected the press linked all the headlines with the traditional military innuendo's. ... Such military links may seem harmless but they are further evidence of how...

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The first two are military power and economic power. ... Foreign citizens want to attend our universities, watch our movies, buy our products and live the American dream. ... Even though the Japanese military does not boast as many men under arms or nuclear weapons as others, the quality of their military and their ability to develop nuclear weapons is superior to many other countries. ... This shows a great deal of importance regarding foreign policy decisions and our coalition building in order to stay at the top of the global food chain. If we play our cards right and prevent outright b...

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Britain and France at the time had claimed a majority of foreign countries for trade. ... In order to fight against Russia, Britain, and France, Germany believed that she needed more armaments to secure a stable place in the European powers and so she increases another 50 million pounds of military weapon (Doc 9). ... If Germany did not dedicate themselves into their military forces, than they were vulnerable for invasions. The tension between the countries military forces led to an armament race as well as to World War I. ...

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The Irish Republican Armies have very little foreign relations. ... The IRA does not use democracy instead the have a military council that is their government. ... Targets have included senior British Government officials, British military and police in Northern Ireland, and Northern Irish Loyalist paramilitary groups. Bombing campaigns have been conducted against train and subway stations and shopping areas on mainland Britain, as well as against British and Royal Ulster Constabulary targets in Northern Ireland and a British military facility on the European Continent. ... Targets include Br...

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These operations could be seen as a demonstration of power and military superiority. ... One can be sure that on holiday in a foreign country the English language would be the best one to use in finding your way around. ...

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Before its 1994 cease-fire, its targets included senior British Government officials, British military and police in Northern Ireland, and Northern Irish Loyalist paramilitary groups. Since breaking its cease-fire in February 1996, IRA's operations have included bombing campaigns against train and subway stations and shoppping areas on mainland Britain, British military and Royal Ulster police force targets in Northern Ireland, and a British military facility on the European Continent. ... The designation "foreign terrorist organisation" is reserved for groups considered to be a threat...

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The act created a complete block of trade against any foreign nation, and was a way of showing Britain and France that America was not going to put up with their bias against the United States. ... Plantation owners were without a foreign market, and many American citizens began creating slogans against the dreaded Embargo, such as "O grab me" and "Damn bargo." ... The United States did not have the military or naval power to fight any war against such a powerful nation as Great Britain. ...

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LANGUAGE Throughout the UK there are different dialects spoken, foreign languages spoken in minority groups, with English as the dominant language spoken in the UK. ... MILITARY The UK is active in the North American Treaty Organization with a strong military background. The military divisions are much like the United States. ... Age groups from age eleven to fourteen have the same basic courses but added on is modern foreign language and citizenship. ...

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The IRA has commanded its units to obey a complete halt of military actions. ... The Irish Foreign Minister Dick Spring, called for negotiations to restart the peace progress, and also warned Britain of the IRA's return to violence. ...

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