Although the direct causes of the Civil War were different from those of the American Revolution, they were both caused by the differences in politics, economics, and social structures between each region. Rebellion in each of the wars was caused by people feeling that their government didn\'t repr...

During the twentieth century, conclusions of wars created the conditions for subsequent wars. Whether it was the conquered or the conqueror, few ever remain content past an initial truce. Two examples of this can be found in the events that lead up to WWII and the constant conflict in the Middle Eas...

The Vietnam War (1955-1975) is probably the most problematic of all American wars. First, it is morally ambiguous. It was both a war against communism and a war to suppress nationalist self-determination. Second, it can be (and was) very confusing. American objectives were not always well defined. A...

The Cold War was the period from 1945 to 1990 where there was constant tension and struggle between the United States, its allies, and the Soviet Union and its allies. Actual military conflict never occurred, but there were great amounts of hostility and rivalry between the two sides and intense cla...

The Cold War was the time period from 1945 to 1990 where there was constant tension and struggle between the United States and its allies and the Soviet Union and its allies. Actual military conflict never occurred, but there were great amounts of hostility and rivalry between the two sides, as wel...

The Civil War, which began in 1861, was fought for a variety of reasons. One reason would be the dispute between sides about the federal government. The two sides could not agree on what powers the states did and did not possess. A major issue in this was the dispute over slavery. Southern states be...

Vietnam P.O.W. 'sThere was much significance in the events of the Prisoners of War during the time of the Vietnam War. The POW events affected the way in which war was conducted, the outcome and experience to soldiers, and America's future as well. The events that took place with the POWs were an im...

Innocence of WarKrebs and the soldiers seem to share very similar emotions after returning from war. When soldiers talk about war, it seems to distract their minds from the realities of coping with traumas witnessed. War can leave the soldier traumatized. Young soldiers go into war with the innocenc...

The Vietnam War leaves many dark legacies described in the superlatives: the most unpopular war, the most bombs dropped compared to all prior wars combined, the worst loss in U.S. military operation, and the list goes on. However, a legacy that is acutely palpable today as many Americans protest ag...

The Forgotten War"A half a century ago, war erupted in Korea on June 25, 1950, along the 38th parallel that separated North and South Korea. The communist ruled North Korea invaded South Korea. The UN (United Nations) called this invasion a violation of international peace. The Korean War was the fi...

Thesis: Star Trek and Star Wars each posses similar and different general concepts,themes, and motives.OutlineI. TechnologyA. Star wars1. Weapons2. ShipsB Star Trek1. Weapons2. ShipsII. CharactersA. Star WarsSean McGrannEnr. English IICompare/Contrast Essay3/6/00Star Wars vs. Star TrekThro...

The Vietnam War has significantly affected me personally and has also had a great impact on my educational goals. My father fought in the Vietnam War and from his war stories I have learned what true pride in your country is. He has taught me what it means to truly love your country and all that ...

\"But out of the gobbledygook, comes a very clear thing: you can\'t trust the government; you can\'t believe what they say, and you can\'t rely on their judgment; and the – the implicit infallibility of presidents, which has been an accepted thing in America, is badly hurt by this because it shows...

The United States of America was created through warfare. Since then, the U.S. has tried to stay non-militaristic. George Washington once said that a new nation should not entangle itself in alliances, because they could result in wars. In spite of this, as our nation developed, we found ourselves i...

Paul CromptonProfessor Sean FarrellHistory 112AApril 26, 2000Effects of WarWhat effects does war have on men? Leo Tolstoy, writer of War and Peace, addresses this issue. He uses some of his own views to show how the effects of war change people through the course of a day. Tolstoy's center message i...

Imperializm in America Eco Compitition Military Compitiion Cultural Compitition -3 main points Imperialism: strong nations extend economics political or military control over weaker coutnries "Sun never set on a british empire" British controlled all over world Spanish Am...

Vietnam looked toward the French for assistance in fighting the Communists. Ho Chi Men was successful in establishing a regime in northern Vietnam before the French could return and reestablish her forces in 1945. France was able to reestablish forces in South Vietnam but negotiations between Vietna...

The Korean WarThe Korean War was in all reality one of America's most significant conflicts. As time goes on, though, people seem to dismiss it, ans now we call it the "forgotten war." That is the reason that I decided to write a report on it. Not many of my teachers have ever tought me about the ...

The Korean WarThe Korean War was in all reality one of America's most significant conflicts. As time goes on, though, people seem to dismiss it, ans now we call it the "forgotten war." That is the reason that I decided to write a report on it. Not many of my teachers have ever tought me about the ...

On September 11, 2001, at 8:45 am, American Airlines flight 11 slammed into the North Tower of New York City\'s World Trade Center and changed the lives of Americans forever. America was unexpectedly attacked by terrorists, and the prime suspect is Osama Bin Laden. Americans are in shock and are fee...

The Korean War changed the way in which a variety of people from different backgrounds thought and felt about war and changed the methods used to fight wars. One of the major forces behind the Korean War was the United Nations. The United Nations is an organization set up shortly after WWII to provi...

War, What Is It Good For?The conflicts of war are not only fought on the battlefield but are inscribed on paper to instill an illusion of war. Following are two authors Samuel L. Clemens, known as Mark Twain, and Stephen Crane's independent writings concerning war. Mark Twain's "The War Prayer", and...

Causes and Effects of War and Violence to the Military and Civilian Although most of these texts all in some way involve war and violence, they all have their own little personal stories within them. I found the War and Violence section to be one of the most interesting because some of the ...

Thesis: The Seminole Wars were unnecessary wars fought during the eighteen hundreds. The American government was strongly against the Native Americans. It was said that the Government had "taken their actions a step further with the Seminole Indians," of Florida (McGill 1). Novem...

The Gulf War On the 2nd of August 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait. Millions of trees, wildlife, marine life, humans and the environment in general, were destroyed. This invasion, was called the GULF WAR. The social, environmental and economic impacts will be felt for years. The Gulf War was a maj...