Another thing adding to the fear of Americans was the BRAVO test in 1954 that contaminated 7,000 square miles of land and sea which included islands, people, and fish brought in by fisherman of that area. ... In Alas Babylon although the story is told in a time of war and death the city that the story takes place in seems to be a place of almost complete safety. ... These films sparked the imaginations of many into thinking of the possible uses of nuclear weapons. ...

• Word Count: 1482
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The Jet age also brought the most fatalities, jet engines were much more unpredictable and had more components than previous engines, many early test flights with the jet engine and all new aircraft resulted in death. ... The fuel enters the cylinder(s) where it vaporizes and is ignited by a spark. ...

• Word Count: 2065
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

In the early morning hours of September 1, 1939 Nazi Germany, under the command of Adolf Hitler, would invade Poland and spark the largest conflict in modern history. ... "Jews as murderersJews should be tormented in revenge for torturing Christ to death....

• Word Count: 4395
• Approx Pages: 18
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate