But as the war dragged on, Germany's intentions were uncovered due to the discovery of the Zimmerman note. The note, which was sent to Mexico, was seen as a declaration of war on the United States, and it also said that Germany would restart its assault on American boats/shipments in the Atlantic. ... Soon following the Zimmerman note, America officially entered the war in 1917. ... Once all the fighting ceased in 1918, President Wilson moved quickly to establish a peaceful and prosperous Europe. ...

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These revolts were quickly put down . ... The gas hit the African Light Infantry and the Algerian Riflemen dead on and their lines quickly collapsed leaving a gaping 8,000 yard hole in the middle off the line. ... It fell to the Allies rather quickly. ... Part of the reason that Togoland fell so quickly was that it was the only German colony not to have an army of its own. ... While it lasted longer than did Togoland, it would also have fallen relatively quickly had it not been for climate and terrain. ...

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The Division of Korea (1945) As World War II was concluded, the Soviets and Americans made an agreement to divide Japanese occupied Korea into two regions: North and South. All Japanese troops North of the 38th parallel surrendered to the Soviets and all Japanese troops South of the 38th parallel...

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Richardson felt that the Japanese would realize the military disadvantages of being stationed at Pearl Harbor, and would be quick to act on the situation. ... He planned to immobilize the United States while he quickly conquered much of Southeast Asia and gathered their natural resources. ... Even though the band was interrupted in their song by Japanese planes, the crews did not move until the last note was sung. ...

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7.11.02 HISTORY CLASS NOTES British economic performance in the 1920`s and 1930`s. ... Economic and political crisis in Britain in 1931 Britains` financial system is very illiquid - can`t get money out as quickly. ...

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Something interesting to note is that not, in any of the meeting notes was there any mention of the committee's involvement in the decision to drop the bomb. ... "In his mind, the dropping of an atomic bomb was the quickest and easiest option" Strangely enough Stimson was quick to mention that the United States is known for fair play and humanitarianism and "sparing the civilian population should be applied as far as possible to the use of any new weapons." ...

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Again the undesirable, slightly unpleasant note is illustrated through the diction. ... The third line of this stanza, line eleven in the poem as a whole, begins to tell of how one soldier did not manage the operation quickly enough and was yelling for attention. ... I doubt whether anybody has the power to come to terms with a situation like that quickly enough to be able to make a difference and be able to sensibly think of all possible solutions efficiently. ...

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She hoped to find information about Stalin but when Prokopenko told her they had Hitler's skull, she quickly shifted her attention. ... The authors note that if the Goebbls" had not known for certain that Hitler was dead, then they would not have taken their children's lives as well as their own. ...

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American Foreign Policy: Where are We Today and How Did We Get Here? The typical American citizen knows very little about American foreign policy. I realize that is a very broad, general statement. Nevertheless, it is true. Its not that the typical American isn't capable of understanding American foreign policy, but rather that we choose not to. ...

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It was pushed forward extremely quickly; due to the fear that the Germans, had, at the time, also been researching atomic weapons, and the American government felt that they were very far behind. ... Seconds after the explosion came first the air blast pressing hard against the people, to be followed almost immediately by the strong, sustained awesome roar that warned of doomsday and made us feel we puny things were blasphemous to dare tamper with the forces heretofore reserved for the Almighty.2 It is amazing to note the speed of which the Americans first created the atomic bomb. ...

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Finny quickly replied that they were swimming in the river, something that is forbidden, right down to the last detail, and they got away with it. ... The next morning he wakes up and returns to his room to find a note on the door asking him to bring Finny's clothes and toilet articles to the infirmary, so he packs them and brings them to Finny. ...

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Michael Cranston CHA3U Dr. Calverley 6 May 2003 History Essay: Final Draft The Foreign Policies of Woodrow Wilson: Why America Entered the First World War After Declaring Neutrality in 1914 The Great War was an incredible landmark in the history of mankind. The war brought about the ...

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Finny quickly replied that they were swimming in the river, something that is forbidden, right down to the last detail, and they got away with it. ... The next morning he wakes up and returns to his room to find a note on the door asking him to bring Finny's clothes and toilet articles to the infirmary, so he packs them and brings them to Finny. ...

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E.E. Cummings and His Works Two women walk past him, conversing with their noses pointed to the sky, in glistening attire, with fur scarves slung around their necks and ornate designs engraved into their dresses. His eyes shift from the gossiping women to a cluster of businessmen laughing while they smoked cigars inside a restaurant. The men dressed in black, colorless business suites, with fashionable ties, fashionable outfits, and with any accessory that could compliment their fashionable lives. People in the town were black and white, and they hadn't aspired for their lives to...

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The Importance and Effects of U.S. Involvement in World War I and II Only about two hundred years old, the United States had developed into a major world power by the beginning of the 20th Century. The 1900's marked the beginning of a drastic change in the economy, communications and technologie...

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During the 1960's America was ripped apart by a war in a far off country in Asia. Seeing an enemy that was hoping to gain power and eventually rule the world and the nation stared war against communism in the face. The US was faced with the decision, to watch as its friends in other countries fade...

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One cannot help but feel fortunate to live in a country such as Canada; its richness and prosperity go relatively unequaled in the world. Canadians, to an extent, have lived a life of sheltered ignorance when compared to the lives experienced by those in other nations. The problems that the greater part of the world faces daily, and expects in the future, are inconceivable to those in wealthy nations. World peace through international government and law is an ancient idea that has mightily fastened itself on the minds of people throughout the ages. Never before, however, has the human race b...

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The Condition of Man in The Heart of Darkness and The Lord of the Flies "Man is a fallen being. He is gripped by original sin. His nature is sinful and his state perilous-(Golding, "Fable-, The Hot Gates and Other Occasional Pieces, Harcourt, Brace & World, New York, 1965, page 61). This quote by ...

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