Have you ever wondered how we live in the world that we live in today? What made it become what it is now. Sadly war played a large effect on how America is today and the Cold War is one of them. It had many causes and also many long and short-term effects. Let's start with what the Cold War was and then move on to the causes and effects. Well, the Cold War is the result of the end...
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To understand how certain events took place in history, it is vital to look at the effect propaganda had and still has on its people. By definition, propaganda is the spreading of information that may be biased to promote or oppose one’s cause. In actuality, propaganda is much more complicated and powerful than this definition can convey. By studying how the brain works, social scientists have discovered fundamental patterns in human thinking that are more susceptible to being influenced by...
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Introduction The Persian Gulf War in 1991 is said to have the most successful public relation organizations in the history of politics and it’s usage of media to support the war. In this case study we will mainly be discussing about the propaganda campaign which was used by the Bush administration in relation with the gulf war. Firstly to give some clarity the case study will discuss about the definition of Propaganda with some examples of how the states used...
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Cold War Advancement War is not necessarily bad, it also has its good sides. There is such a war in history. It has no flames and no soldiers died. That is the Cold War, a game between the two great powers of the United States and the Soviet Union. The two great powers have raised human technology to unprecedented heights in the competition. The beginning of competition A discovery by nuclear physicists in a laboratory in Berlin, Germany, in 1938...
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Fascism was created by a former socialist named Benito Mussolini who organized a violent, nationalist, anti-socialist movement that he named “Fasci”. Eventually, Fasci, which signified “league,” developed into the National Fascist Party which ruled from 1922 to 1943 when Mussolini was deposed by the Grand Council of Fascism. Overall, fascism is incoherent, however, it features ethnically based ultra-nationalism, mass mobilization of public, a charismatic leader, strong state control of the economy, economic corporatism, opposition to liberalism and an emphasis on...
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Ronald Reagan once said,“We seek the total elimination one day of nuclear weapons from the face of the Earth,” but that was in 1985 and there is no sign of the complete destruction of nuclear weapons (thereaganvision.org). This is exemplified in the ongoing War on Terror in Iraq and Syria. For quite some time, Americans have been debating whether or not to use nuclear force as a deterrent on ISIS and other terrorist organizations. This is all due to the...
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The Cold War The Cold War was the political tension between the USSR and its states known as the Eastern bloc, and the USA and its allies known as the Western bloc in the mid to late 20th century. The reason for it being called the Cold War is due to the lack of direct military actions between the USSR and USA. However, the opposition would always to demolish the other’s economy. This passive aggressive behaviour continued for nearly five...
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Abstract What is a broken arrow, and how does it affect a nation's security? These are among the questions that will be investigated further in this essay. Is terrorism a potential risk factor for both an increase in broken arrow disasters, alongside major casualties, and threats if such weapons were to be in the hands of such irrational individuals. We will identify numerous case studies that could potentially have resulted in negative outcome, as well as what caused these particular...
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Though Japan appeared to be the probable victor during the first six hours at the battle at Midway, pivotal decisions made by Americans altered the fate of Midway, influencing the course and outcome of the Second World War. The victory for the United States of America in the battle of Midway has often been attributable to God’s will; a miracle . June 4, 1942, was a battle over the Pacific Ocean which favoured the victory of the Imperial Japanese combined...
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The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea or most commonly known as North Korea was instituted in the year 1948 after World War II when the United States of America together with the Soviet Union divided the control. Wherein, The United States of America controlled the southern region and on the other hand the Soviet Union controlled the northern region. Two years later with the help of the Soviet Union, North Korean leader at that time Kim Il-Sung attempted to seize...
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August 1914 will always remain a poignant date in history. On this day Great Britain declared war on Germany. This Was to leave a scar on the landscape of the world which can be still seen today. Many years prior to the outbreak of war there was 2 powerful groups in Europe who opposed each other. Germany, AustriaHungary, and their allies and Known as the âTriple Allianceâ. Opposing them were Great Britain, France, and Russia it was also known as...
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Through a constructive approach, this essay shows the extent to which the Treaty of Versailles was to blame for the extreme political instability in Weimar Germany. It includes contemporary and primary evidence such as Reichstag speeches, economists opinions and newspapers which examine the political climate during 1919-1933. Accounts, stories, and opinions have all been included in a narrative framework, and conclusions drawn consider general and generational experiences. A study of this issue is crucially important in a modern context. As...
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The main idea in the Treaty of Versailles was that since Germany was considered responsible for World War I, it had to accept full responsibility for causing the war. They had to pay the Allies over about thirty-three million dollars for the cost of the war, German territory was considerably reduced, and the German army needed to have it's power taken, so they were only allowed to have 100,000 men, Â and they were not allowed to have any tanks,...
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The U.S. has always been a defining country in the world, however sometimes other countries have a cultural impact on the United States such as Vietnam in the 1960’s and 1970’s. The 60’s was a time defined by change, one of the major contributing events is the Vietnam war.The Vietnam War was a devastating tragedy that cost thousands of lives for no reason.The Vietnam war changed the modern American social landscape and thoughts on our government and culture. The Vietnam...
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The cold war resulted in very many results. Little is appreciated of all the spy movies, great novels independence movements among other things that came about as a result of the cold war. The one thing that people know for sure about the cold war was that it gave us a greater understanding and awareness that the greatest threat to humans is ourselves. The cold war changed the way people imagined the world and what role humanity played in it....
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Often, new wars follow closely behind old wars. This was the case with the 1947-1991 “Cold War.” This war was not characterized by thousands of deaths due to bloody battles but by long-term tension between the Soviet Union and the United States with their allies. Starting almost directly after World War II, the Cold War involved numerous countries and several smaller conflicts. During World War II, America and the Soviet Union worked together towards a common goal: defeat Hitler. However,...
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During World War Two, Harry S. Truman (current president at the time) decided that in order to avoid American casualties by trying to invade Japan, They would need a weapon they could use to destroy Japan and end World War Two. Knowing this they developed the atomic bomb, a weapon that would release nuclear energy that would cause major damage and force Japan to surrender. The president was informed by Albert Einstein that Germany was developing nuclear weapons in a...
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He focuses on what Reagan endured and sacrificed in order to reach the end of the Cold War therefore conveying it is the life and soul given to the cause that matters. It is evident that Reagan invested his time and life in and out of office to this cause according to Schweizer. ‘Ronald Reagan is impossible to understand outside his forty-year battle against communism… it consumed more of his attention than any other endeavour and touch the very centre...
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While portrayed by the Soviets as a simple trade deal, transactions such as these amount to something far more sinister. Repaying a loan in raw materials and the purchase of Soviet finished goods only cemented the dynamic between the two countries. Brazil’s position as a less developed producer nation with an agricultural focused economy was strengthened as was the USSR’s role as both its chief technological provider and distributor of manufactured goods. Brazil was not the only nation exploited by...
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After World War I the Americans became tired of war and responsibilities. They wanted to return to a normal way of life. This made the Americans suspicious of foreigners and people who have views that were different than the average American’s. Some Americans were especially afraid of the Russian Revolution. In 1917 a Communist state was set up in Russia by the Bolsheviks. They attempted to convince workers across the globe to overthrow capitalism. Many American citizens were afraid that...
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After 150 years, America is still haunted by the ghosts of its Civil War, whose story has been romanticized for so long it’s hard to keep the facts straight. In the overall memory of the war, men are the heroes. Fighting their brothers for what each believed to be right. A incredibly overlooked part is how influential women were to the course of the Civil War. Without Rose Greenhow’s masterfully run spy ring, the Union might have ended the war...
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The history of technological advancements has been, among other things, fuelled by armed conflicts and warfare between and within nations. The equipment and tools used in the course of war have progressed from the crude types, such as sharpened sticks, to predator missiles and automatic weaponry. Each emerging piece of military technology has had the impact on changing the way in which humans engage in warfare and the tactics adopted during the conflicts (Herbst 56). In order to fully understand...
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Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr, an Orthodox historian, predominantly holds Russia responsible for the cause of The Cold War. When measuring the causes, he argues that it is vital to highlight Russia's sense of insecurity which led to an aggressive adherence to Leninist ideology and a troublesome view of world order that involved sharp contradictions. The Russian leaders stubbornly held the sphere of influence view, in which each great power would be assured by the other powers of an acknowledged predominance...
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On August 6th and August 9th, 1945, the United States detonated 2 Nuclear weapons on Japanese cities - Hiroshima and Nagasaki and killed between 129,000 and 226,000 People, most of whom were innocent civilians. The 2 Bombs were made by a group of scientists that were researching nuclear weapons when undergoing the Manhattan Project In World War II. Nuclear Physicist Robert Oppenheimer was the man that designed the bombs which were called “Fat Man” and “Little Boy” Little Boy which...
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Before the Vietnam War, the United States had to prevent the spread of communism, especially during the Cold War. After the USSR declared victory over Nazi Germany, Korea divided into the communist North with the Soviets, and the South with the United States. The Truman Doctrine was enacted, which called for the U.S financial and military aid to Greece and Turkey to help protect countries from being corrupted by communism. U.S troops engaged in the Korean War after the communist...
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Introduction For nearly half of the 20th century, the United States and the Soviet Union were embroiled in an ideological and diplomatic conflict known as the Cold War. By definition, a Cold War falls short of open warfare however threats and propaganda contribute to a state of political hostility between nations. Despite disagreements between historians, the Cold War is often believed to have begun with the Truman Doctrine in March 1947 and ended with the Dissolution of the Soviet Unio...
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Last year, 2017, marked the 150th anniversary of Canada. In the 150 years that Canada has lived, it has established a name for itself as a peaceful, independent country, and has shown many of its important values through the decisions made. From the start of Canada’s life in 1867, with the signing of the British North America Constitution Act, to this day, Canada has faced many challenges and successes over this time. The endeavours and achievements, as well as the...
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Considering the readings, how would you most efficiently define fascism? Well, it is kind of hard to define it, especially nowadays because nearly every movement which is conducted by politics or government are been called “fascist’ by at least somebody or some parties. Fascism is a form of government, generally headed by a dictator or oligarchy, fascist state utilized authoritarianism which demands strict obedience to essential power that limits the personal freedom of its citizens often under submission for common...
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The United States atomic bombing of Japan was unnecessary and necessary because of different reasons. The bomb was necessary as it helped end the war a lot faster, and it saved the lives of both American and Japanese soldiers. The bombing was the quickest way to make Japan surrender and end the war. My claim is supported when the article states “Such moral defenses are offered as: the war was shortened and many lives, Japanese as well as American, saved…”...
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State of the Art Since the period of Ottoman Empire until the present there was a shift in the collective Palestinian identity. Before 1948 (during the Ottoman Empire), Palestinians mainly identified themselves as Arabs, Muslims and Ottomans. During this period, it was mainly an Arab unity which was politically organized to repel a Jewish national home in historical Palestine. During the mandate period, tribal identities became stronger, which resulted in the weakening of the collective Palestinian identity. It was only...
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