The war traced its origins to before the Cold War and even before World War II. ... Once again America had just finished a great war in which France was an important ally. ... A war of guerillas and insurgents, a war fought in ambushes not traditional combat. ... It is important to remember that the leaders at this time thought they were doing the right thing. ... The Vietnam War was the first war in the history of the United States to be fought on foreign and domestic soil at the same time. ...

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The era of 1800 is marked as a turning point in The US history as many important events took place in that time. ... Second topic that we discuss is the American Civil war which played the all-important role in the consciousness and political awakening. ... So we can say that the civil war brought important changes in the structure of the country and changed the perspective of the people about certain things. ... This is also important to note that both parties played important role in that transition[ CITATION Edw65 l 1033 ]. ... The political strengthening of the country was also a major eve...

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One can make the claim that America values were practiced without due interference by explaining several key events prior to 1763. ... The English Civil War was a radical time period in which England suffered tremendous hardships. ... Another important idea that the English Civil war created for early Americans was the sense of isolationism. ... Another major event that helped determine that American values were left untouched was the French Indian War. ... Once the French and Indian war was over, everything changed in American and these events helped shape America for the future. ...

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For the United States, the Great War was equally as important as it emphasized the economic and military power that the United States would become. ... The Americans later entered the war due to the ongoing propaganda towards the Allies and various events that continued to change the American public opinion towards Germany. ... The economic savings of not entering the war were significant as well; by not entering the war, the United States did not have to be concerned with the cost of supplies and mobilizing an army. The political climate in the United States also favoured not going to wa...

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One of the largest and most important political movements at the time was the push for women's rights. ... One of the most significant diplomatic events tied to these topics was the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. ... The final major event of any diplomatic relations in this era was the Spanish-American War. ... The Spanish-American War is more a result of the Philippine Revolution and the Cuban War of Independence. ... An unexpected yet extremely important part of the post-Civil War transformation was the environmental changes with which the country was presented. ...

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Another important figure in his time was Friedrich Nietzsche who helped pave the way to the idea of Existentialism, a way of coping with uncertainty. ... His work was a painting of his perception and reflection of a war, which he entitled Guernica. ... The "Age of Anxiety" was unique in that it was spurred by a horrific event that has not been matched in my generation. ... World War I seemed to play that part. ... The complaints were valid after World War I, and were much more productive than destructive. ...

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Civil War historian Shelby Foote describes the American Civil War as the most important event in American History. The Civil War was, at the very least, one of the most controversial periods in American history. ... In this aspect the Civil War was entirely about slavery and the economics of slavery. ... This, however, was not until after the war was well in progress. ... The right to govern themselves as each state saw fit had a large part in the causes of the civil war. ...

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Taking credit for this day's events was one man, Osama Bin Laden. ... As more and more information was released on TV I then realized the illusion-shattering event taking place. ... I believe that in history this event will have as much significance or less than that of Pearl Harbor, the fact being we are not in a world war and history is not based on emotion its based on fact. And the fact is the two events were not all that different from each other. ... Whatever happens as this thing pushes forward its important not to forget why we are the United States of America. ...

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" Wounded war veterans from Fort Irwin in California stated. Similar things have been said by other war veterans from many different places. ... Post-traumatic stress disorder is a severe anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to any event in psychological trauma. ... The alumni program provides long-term support through a wide range of complimentary programs to give ongoing support The program gets together at WWP events, college and professional sporting events, dinners and many other events, all the while collecting money for these wounded warriors and research on PTSD. ... T...

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America the Bully As a child, my first remembrance of war is the Gulf War. ... My generation alone has witnessed so many historical events. ... These are the major events are what come to my memory when I look back in American history. I am able remember where I was, and what I was doing during every single one of these events. ... I have watched the news and kept up with my current events since I could remember. ...

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It is important to know about, as it is the creation of the United States as an ostensibly unified and independent country. ... This significant event for the United States affected the nation drastically where their independency from Britain also led to major changes. ... The French and Indian War also known, as the Seven Years War in Europe was a huge conflict between England and France and their Indian allies. ... These events, which also lead to many more, were the primary catalyst for the American Revolution. ... This significant event was another cause leading closer to the revolution...

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After the terrible events on the morning of September 11, 2001, America immediately responded with an immense showing of patriotism, and it was this feeling united across the nation that became a much more important part of my life after that dreadful day; however, after some time had passed, my sense of patriotism was felt through taking an interest in my country's affairs. ... For the remainder of the week, these events were the top story. ... Pre-game events to sports games constantly involved appearances of our nation's policemen, firemen, and EMTs, but the three most remarkable ...

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The war between the Central and Allied powers in Europe dominate the headlines. ... It seems Americans felt an overwhelming need to be updated on the war overseas. ... The United States seems to give weight to each country involved in the war. ... Local events, show times, and just the general happenings around the city are featured in the articles. ... What was important then is still important to Americans today. ...

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He grew up exploring the hills, forest and lake near his father's estate where he acquired that play so important a role in his fiction and non-fiction. ... In the novel this thematic problem is slow in development--in fact, we are hardly aware of it until mid-point--and even as it comes into the cutting edge of action toward the end, it is silenced by Cooper at the very time that it becomes the most immediate encouragement for the hair-raising events that bring the novel to its close. ... When the force of progress challenged the condition of "place", the following event too often...

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The rise of communism caused a series of events that led Americans to fear communists around the world, in their own country and the possibility of a nuclear holocaust.  ... Mostly, the Cold War was famous for nuclear weapons. ... This was followed with the policy of Brinkmanship, going to the edge of all-out war. ... This fear of nuclear war became constant in American life for the next 30 years. During the Cold War many events happened that impacted America negatively. ...

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From the early years of the century until the Civil War, policy debates centered on extending our North American borders. ... The purchase of the Louisiana Territory, for instance, raised important constitutional issues concerning the legality of land purchase. ... Regardless of the historical event, an underlying belief in manifest destiny, our nation's fate and duty to settle our North American lands coast to coast, underscored each territorial acquisition. ... For the sake of expansionism, the Americans risked their lives and their safety in wars. ... Americans took note of these e...

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For example, World War II was thought of as the war "over there", "over seas", but the events that occurred on December 7,1941 at Pearl Harbor, noting at that point could compare to the awakening and the realization that America could be struck and struck hard. ... In all cases from Pearl Harbor to the hostages in Iran and to the tragic event of September 11th 2002, people in the United States found patriotism and Americanism.. Why does it take a tragedy or profound event , for society to rally around patriotism and our stars and stripes? ... The United States foreign interests are very import...

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The process of rebuilding after the American Civil War is known as The Reconstruction. ... Although these questions uprooted during the Civil War and continued for decades, the Reconstruction lasted from the end of the Civil War, 1865, to 1877. Reconstruction emerges in the early part of the war. ... The Brown ruling ranks as one of the most important Supreme Court decisions of the 20th century. ... Countless events followed showing blacks shouldn't be treated on a different scale than whites. ...

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"The influence of African rhythm and musical methods is unquestionably one of the more important forces that shaped American music. ... With the Civil War came the freedom of slaves in America. ... (Lee) Music was a very important to the slaves to keep them going and "music continues to play an important role in African societies. It is a medium for the transmission of knowledge and values and for celebrating communal and personal events. ... Even in societies with well-developed traditions of professional musicianship, the ability of all individuals to participate in a musical event by addi...

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Selective Service: A System of Slavery After the events which took place on September 11, 2001, a new wave of patriotic beliefs swept our nation. ... Almost the entire nation supports the war on terrorism and the manhunt for Osama Bin Laden, but how many of those supporters are willing to fight in this war if called upon? ... The draft first came to America during World War I. ... And because he believes that the war on terrorism is a different type of war, a different type of draft is needed. ... Paul argues, "With today's high tech military, retention is the most important person...

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We have come to a very important place in time where we as a nation should take a stance towards the abolition of the death penalty because for one it is morally wrong. ... It can be understood when in the event of self-defense against an immediate threat to life or the life of another or an act of war, a person unavoidably cause the death of an aggressor. ... The death penalty is irreversible and in the event of an error the executed convict cannot be given a second chance. ... Considering these thoughts on the human behavior goes support the fact that the death penalty does nothing to protec...

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Women have changed and adapted their roles due to societal and historical chronically events. ... During the thirty-year civil war, both my parents served their time to fight for their country's independence. ... Both my parents met in the war and got married. ... At the time when my mother was growing, education was a very important aspect and my mother was one of the few of her siblings that were pressured to go to school. ... Even though my mother left school to join the war, her mother's teachings were still bestowed in her. ...

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In order to understand this movement, it is important to understand the origins and the characteristics of it. ... The origins of Progressivism stemmed from many of the events occurring in the last third of the nineteenth century that left American individuals feeling socially and economically threatened. ... Individuals were becoming less important. ... Workers also saw negative new events and circumstances that frustrated and debased them. ... The origins of the Progressive Movement came from the frustrations of individuals that had started after the war. ...

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Events around the world and at home had changed the nation and forced it to branch out and become more active abroad. Three main reasons for this were: the spreading of other nations power and influence, traditions and values that had been part of America since the beginning, and the need for raw materials, and more importantly, economic markets around the world. ... The United States became a superpower due to self-interest, because of the many wars they were involved in reacting to threats, however the people may say there soul purpose was to aid the people in need. ... The United States bec...

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I. A Booming Economy A. The Automobile Drives Prosperity 1. Ford Pioneers Mass Production a. Ford did not originate the ideas of mass production b. Early in the century, only city dwellers could afford cars. c. Ransom Olds had introduced a less expensive car, the Oldsmobile in 1901. d. Ford hired...

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