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 Impact of the Vietnam War on the People of America The Vietnam War was one of the most tragic wars in American history. The affects it had on the American people were tremendous. Even today many Americans have the frightening, unforgettable memories of the war. The war was accounted to be ov...

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...

War is never pretty, and war can also take a serious toll on the health and well being of both a country as a whole and the people who live in that country as individuals. Despite this, though, wars still happen all the time, so it is important to understand why this is the case and why people still...

Book Review:Covering a single war or insurgency that took place between 1945 and 1973.1.The War in Korea 1950-1953: A Military Study of the War in Korea up to the Signing of the Cease Fire. By Major R.C.W. Thomas, O.B.E.. Aldershot, Gale and Polden Limited, 19542.Korea: the Unknown War. By Jon Halli...

The Civil War changed America. It is one of the lower points in American history. While the change that this war brought to America cannot be disputed, there is a question as to its economic impact. Many numbers suggest that the Civil War, while it affected both Northern and Southern states, brought...

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...

In Why Nations Go To War, Dr. Joseph Stoessinger explains eight cases in which why nations do go to war. The chapters read about the Vietnam War and Kosovo explain why these nations went to war and what mistakes hurt each nation. Stoessinger explains that some problems, such as political and econo...

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...

The Civil War constitutes one of the most original episode of the American History. The half of all the American losses happened during these four bloody years (630000 against 680000). One American out of thirty die during this war. But above all, and maybe more than the Frontier Myth, it was a mome...

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...

"Societies have always been shaped more by the nature of the media by which men communicate than by the content of the communication." -Marshal McLuhan In the past years, and certainly in the future, media has proved to be the essential teacher when it comes to the history of certain events. O...

War and PeaceThe famous Russian author Leo Tolstoy wrote "War and Peace" in 1865. It is a story about the lives of the Russian royal family from 1805 to 1815. This book depicts things and events that happened during the war. The novel describes the war with Napoleon in which many countries were invo...

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...

Is the Gulf War Syndrome Real?On August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait. The United States government actedvery quickly. Ships were dispatched to the Persian Gulf, and oil prices shot up as and oilembargo was placed against Iraq. The U.S. government told us that Saddam Hussein waspoised to invade t...

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...

The Vietnam War is considered by most to be a mistake for many reasons. Many victims emerged from the war and especially for the soldiers who participated in it, it was simply wrong. Many of the soldiers who fought in Vietnam entered Vietnam with unclear directives and returned from Vietnam...