political policies between the united states and the soveit union during the 1970s
One can not effectively interpret world political policies of the 1970's without the inclusion of the relationship known as détente, and the breakdown there of. The breakdown of the 1970's détente can be attributed to many different issues and events. In researching these events the varying opinio....

Landed Expansionism and Increase in Sectionalism in the United States
The period of territorial growth in the United States, known as the "landed expansionism"(1846-1860), was among the most important contributing factors in increasing sectionalism that occurred before the Civil War. Though the North and South were growing increasingly apart, there was no r....

A peoples History of the united states by Howard Zinn
A Peoples History of the United States by Howard Zinn balances the scale of writing about the parts of US history thats not often covered in depth. It often focuses on the effects of government policies dealing with the poor, women, and non-whites throughout US history; it also covers state labo....

A Reveloutionary Reform on Illegal Immigration in the United States
The effects that illegal immigration on our country has a higher positive effect than a negative one. The economy in our country relies on a large society that is reliant on producers, consumers, and de composer. A producer is needed to create the goods, or products in which we all consume, in orde....

abortion
What is abortion? Abortion is the ending of a pregnancy before birth. Early in a pregnancy, the fertilized egg that grows and develops is called the embryo. After three months of development, it is usually called a fetus. An abortion causes the embryo or fetus to die. Abortion is a very inhumane thi....

Abortion in the United States
Abortion has evoked considerable debate and controversy throughout history. In the United States too, it has been a subject of heated debate through most of its history. In recent times, "pro-choice" and "pro-life" movements have taken diametrically opposite positions on the ethical, legal....

Aileen Woyrnos - Crime Figure
Born In Rochester, Michigan on February 29, 1956 Aileen Carol Pittman was doomed from the start. Aileens mother, Diane Wuornos, was an unfit teen mother who was married to a psychopathic child molester Leo Dale Pittman at age 15. Together Diane and Leo had two children. They soon found that they w....

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Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia. It is the leading cause of mental decline in the aged. Many older Americans have Alzheimer's, experts say the number is getting bigger everyday. Two and a half to three million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimers. . (The facts about Alzheim....

American Revolution
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Americas involvement in World War Two
When war broke out , there was no way the world could possibly know the severity of this guerre. Fortunately one country saw and understood that Germany and its allies would have to be stopped. America’s Involvement in World War two not only contributed in the eventual downfall of the insane A....

Articles of confederation and the united states constitution
The Articles of Confederation and the United States constitution are both historically important documents. The Articles and the Constitution have both helped the United States of America become what we are today. The constitution was created as a last resort caused by Shays rebellion which occu....

Articles of Confederation vs US Constitution
In the history of the United States of America, our government has been defined by two very important documents. These documents were the brainchildren of groundbreaking men. By reflecting on all governments of the past, they laid forth an impressive hodgepodge of ideas that would lead the way to wh....

automobiles in the 1920s
Automobiles In The 1920s A business man name William Ashdown expressed the glamour automobile (Erica Hanson 69) . People move from city to country to get away from a high cost of maintaining an automobile in the city ( Erica Hanson 69). Every where people were buying automobiles and it had b....

Bank Failure
Introduction The Majority of failed bank resolutions worked out by the FDIC from 1980 to 2000 were accomplished using the most common approach was the purchase and assumption method (P&A) in which the insure auction some of the failed institutions assets as well as the obligation to assume som....

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The battle of Saratoga in September and October 1777 was a decisive American victory resulting in the surrender of an entire British army invading Saratoga New York from Canada during the American Revolution (the battle of Saratoga). The battle of Saratoga was actually two battles (The Battle of Fre....

briefing of the avena case - Avena and Other Mexican Nationals
CASE BRIEF Case Concerning Avena and Other Mexican Nationals (Mexico v. United States of America) International Court of Justice (2004) Facts: Mexico instituted proceedings against the United States of America in a dispute concerning alleged breaches of Articles 5 and 36 of the Vienna Conventi....

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Abstract In my project I discuss the history, ideals, funding tactics, and espionage theories that have surrounded the Communist Party of the United States of America. The history of the Communist Party from its creation in 1919 through the current time is briefly outlined. The various funding....

conflict between 1952 and 1980 between President and Congress of the United States
In what ways, and for what reasons, did the President and Congress of the United States come into conflict between 1952 and 1980? The Father of the Constitution, James Madison, in defending the newly proposed Constitution in 1788, noted an underlying principle of competition and rivalry amo....

Constitution of the United States
The constitution as it was originally written in 1787 was not democratic, in my opinion. The definition of democracy is a state of society characterized by formal equality of rights and privileges or as other modern scholars define democracy as "as a system involving effective competition b....

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Introduction How many signatures does it take to buy a house, a car, a boat, or diamond ring? A signature on check in a grocery store provides a car load of food. A signature on a digital screen in a department store provides a car load of merchandise. Without realizing it, people enter int....

Crime in Canada and in the United States: A Comparative Analysis
In the past three decades, a number of researchers have undertaken the comparison of American and Canadian crime rates. Among them, Lipset (1990) and Hagan (1991) have shown that violence was more frequent south of the border than in Canada. Using infra-national disaggregated crime rates, this artic....

Date Rape drugs
Date Rape Drugs On the Rise Out for an evening of dancing with her friends, Annick Legault thought she had little reason to be concerned for her safety. Part way through the night, Legualt wandered off to the washroom. It was there that her friends found her 20 minutes later ,....

DBQ- Late nineteenth century and early twentieth century United States expansionism
Late nineteenth century and early twentieth century United States expansionism was a continuation of past United States expansionism as well as a departure. It was a continuation, because it was still the United States expanding their economy as well as territory. It was a departure as well; mostly ....

Discrimination Of People Of Irish Ethnicity
Discrimination of People of Irish Ethnicity Many people wonder about their ethnic background and the discrimination that their ancestors faced. This paper takes the readers on a journey through the racial and ethnic discrimination faced by people of....

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Domestic partner benefits are workplace health and life insurance benefits offered to an employees unmarried, live-in partner. Many companies worldwide question the advantages of offering domestic partner benefits to employees. Although only mandatory in some states and countries, many companie....

Drug Abuse in the United States
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Mirror, mirror on the wall, take one look and tell me all. I dont want to be tall; Im okay being small. Im not in denial, and I dont need the perfect smile. I dont want the men, all I really want is to be thin. As a high school senior getting ready to enter the real world, I have c....

Early Life and Economy of the United States of America
The Europeans were looking for another route to Asia the stumble upon America in the 16th century. Which did not seem like a civilization to the Europeans because the Native Americans where extremely different and due to diseases were dying out at a fast rate. The First Americans were Native Amer....

Economic Analysis of Smoking in the United States
I. Introduction Lung and bronchus incidences account for the number one mortality rate of all races including white, African American, Asian American, American Indian, and Hispanic/Latinos within the United States. For many consecutive years, lung cancer has topped the number of deaths and th....

Education in Mexico vs. United States
The education in Mexico is very different from the education in the United States. They use different grade level systems and different national budgets for education. Both of these countries have successful educational programs, and have high standards. Mexico uses are very different grade level ....

Effect of the Enlightenment on Contemporary United States Society
The Enlightenment was a very progressive time in which great advances were made for society at a time when the people were often oppressed by monarchy rulers. Since the beginning of the Enlightenment period in the 17th century, America has been at the forefront of the Enlightenment movement. The En....

Ethics and Slavery in the United States
An era of tension began in America ever since the newly formed cluster of states gained independence from Great Britain. Slavery was an integral part of the society and the economy in the United States up until the end of the Civil War, but it existed with great controversy. People back in that tim....

Expansion of the United States
Throughout the late nineteenth-century and early twentieth century the United States expanded into both political and social power. Although the growth of the United States increased into a dominant nation it was not a mutual decision of the main concept of expansionism. While those who opposed foug....

Foreign Policy in the United States since WWII
The United States has not always been a nation that was actively involved in issues around the world. For the most part the United States was a very isolated nation that kept to itself and stayed out of the problems of other nations. This is essentially what enabled the United States to become such ....

George Bush and United States patriot Act
George Bush Junior was born on July 6, 1946, in New Haven Connecticut. He grew up in Midland and Houston Texas. He is married to Laura Bush and has two daughters, Barbara and Jenna. Before being elected president of the United States, George W Bush had an interesting background in both education and....

Germany: The answer to an old Question
Thesis: This paper will argue that Germany needs to secure itself as both the economic and political hegemon of Europe inside of the European Union; until its present condition and effectiveness in the global politics changes, instability in the European Union, as well as, basic fear of will a....

Germany: The New Battle:
Germany: The New Battle Thesis: This paper will argue that Germany needs to secure itself as both the economic and political hegemon of Europe inside of the European Union; until its present condition and effectiveness in the global politics changes, instability in the European Union, as well a....

Globalization
We live in a time of worldwide change. What happens in one part of the world impacts people on the other side of the world. People around the world are influenced by common developments. The term Globalization is used to describe this phenomenon. According to Harris, the term is being used in a vari....

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The government of the United States of America is based on the American constitution. The US have a presidential democracy. Therefore the president is the most important man within the nation and has a lot of power. To make the form of the government even fairer the government is based on a system....

Hispanic expose in the United States
Introduction Understanding the history and contributions of Hispanic communities in the United States could be seen as a complicated fete. The journey of each of the Latino factions to the United States consist of varied paths, multiple cultural influences, as well as diverse demographics. Thi....

How Democratic Was Athens? The Democratic Systems of Athens and the United States
The Democratic Systems of Athens and the United States of America Athens set the foundation for what we know as democracy. Democracy, derived from demos (people) and kratia (strength/power), a democracy simply is a form of government in which the citizens have the power. The question is, how de....

How did World War One Change American Society?
Introduction In 1917 America entered World War one. By doing this America played a grave role in conquering Germany and ushering peace to Europe. However, the Great War also meant that the US would change dramatically through historical issues and changes which resulted in American society. Indus....

Immigration in the United States
Immigration in the United States A subject that people around the world are familiar with is immigration. Yet, one could never realize the horrible effects that could be caused from an open-door policy that the United States has adopted. During the past 40 years, America has had one of the mos....

immigration issues facing the united states
The US provides more freedom, rights, and luxuries that many other countries do not. So its not wonder that so many citizens of other countries want the chance at a better life for their families here in the US. There are many issues relating to immigration today that concern the ....

Immigration policy of the United States
America is based on immigrants. Before 1882 everybody could move to the United States. But after the population grew, America had to make some restrictions according to the immigrants. So over the time, mostly in the 20th century there were a lot of little laws made, which were supposed to increase ....

Imperialsim in the United States of America
Imperialism is a policy of extending control or authority over foreign nations as a means of acquisition or maintenance of empires. This would be done either through direct territorial conquest or through indirect methods of applying control on the politics or economy of other countries. The term is....

International Law
Jeffrey Rogerson Dr. M. Simon Political Science 2020 11/16/06 US Supreme Court and International Law The recent history of the presidential administration under President George Bush and the United States Supreme Court justices has been undermined by international law. The United States Suprem....

Is the EU a federal state?
The main objectives of this paper is, by looking at other federations to find out what makes a federation and compare the position of the European Union in regard to these concepts. But first, I will start with an introduction on the integration of Europe, in which federalists had an important say.F....

Jacksonian Era: Democracy
By definition a president is defined as the highest executive officer and chief of the United States. President Jackson was the seventh president of the united states and was also called the common mans president. President Jackson was not a normal president; unlike all presidents before him....

Japan vs. United States
Japan had a goal of making an empire called the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. This empire would serve the economic needs of Japan. This huge empire would stretch from Manchuria in the north to Australia in the south. It was similar to Hitler's dream of Europe filled with the Aryan race.....

Korematsu Vs The United States
Korematsu vs.U.S. The trial of Korematsu vs. U.S. does not begin where most people may see it. Most would say that it all started when Fred Korematsu committed the crime of refusing to leave his humble home simply because some government official told him he had to. Instead the crime really bega....

LIFE ADS Final Strategic Plan
LIFE Adult Day Services Final Strategic Plan Executive Summary Adult day centers are the fastest growing segment in long-term care. They are community-based group programs designed to meet the needs of functionally and/or cognitively impaired adults through an individual plan of care. These st....

Living with Asthma
Living with Asthma Kelly is a busy 23 year old who works two jobs and goes to school full time. Kelly has been suffering from asthma since the age of 15. She had inherited asthma from her grandfather and the fact that her parents smoked did not help her situation. Kelly....

Lowering the Drinking Age to 18 in the United States
The public policy that I have chosen to address is lowering the legal drinking age, in the United States, from the age of twenty-one to eighteen. The current drinking age was raised to twenty-one in 1984 when Congress passed the National Minimum Purchase Age Act. This required that all ....

my autobiography
My name is Amir Derakhshan. I was born and raised in Iran. When I was Seventeen my mom decided to come to the United States, to the land of Opportunities and freedom. Her decision made me happy because I always Dreamed of coming to the U.S. However, upon arriving to the New York ....

Negotiating with Iran: The Iranian Hostage Crisis
Throughout the history the conflicts between countries always contained some sort of negotiations. Whether it helped or not since every party wants to solve the issue in a way that is fast and uncomplicated, negotiations are the first step towards solving a conflict. The way of negotiating differs f....

Nissan History Term Paper
Nissan Car Company Nissan wasnt always the way they were today. Going back in the day of the 1900s someone in the past was going to become a Billionaire in the future. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Motors 1) In Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan three men together made a small car company called ....

Outline the aspirations of the United States, Cuba and the Soviet Union at the outset of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Each of the countries involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis had different aspirations that they wanted to achieve for the outcome of the situation. The USA was seeking to remove the missiles from Cuba whilst avoiding any military conflict and therefore eliminating the threat of nuclear war. Russia, o....

Political Ideology in the Mid-Atlantic United States
Political ideology is what drives American politics today. The nation was founded on the difference in opinion, for a democracy calls for the voice of the people. People do not express a unanimous voice, and that allows for variety in beliefs. Political ideology is the difference in philosophies on ....

Pre-World War II Years in the United States
Albert Einstein once said "I don't know what weapons will be used in World War III, but in World War IV people will use sticks and stones." This rather interesting quote resembles the same mentality that many people had in the United States after the First World War, a mentality plagued wi....

problems facing the united states
There are currently many issues facing the United States. Issues range from strengthening forces over seas, ending the war in Iraq, healthcare, poverty, environment, energy, education to immigration and social security. Four major issues include the environment which includes global warming and clim....

Public Corruption in the United States
The purpose of my paper is to address concerns regarding Corruption in the Public Sector within the United States. Public Corruption can be defined as an occurrence in which an individual abuses his authority for personal gain at the expense of others. It involves a breach of the publics trust a....

Racial Inequality in the United States
With centuries of racial discrimination against African-Americans, African-Americans have consequently encountered numerous barriers to limit their race from achieving the American Dream. In America, the American Dream entails attaining social and economic success, but unlawful acts of discriminatio....

Report of Stem Cell Research
Stem cell research is a controversial topic and is often an area of debate among the medical, legal, and religious professions of today. With the expanding use of technologies, stem cell research has moved beyond cloning sheep to the possibilities of curing diseases. The purpose of this writing i....

Reproductive technologies
Throughout time there has been a wide range of attitudes towards reproductive technologies. There are many individuals who view these new advancements as a blessing for those people who are unable to reproduce on their own, but there are also others who see these procedures as morally wrong. The rea....

Research Paper on Babyboomers
History has had many changes as the year progresses, and many people have different points of view as to what they consider the turning point after WWII. The most important one was have to be the Baby Boom era, this era was consider to be the reason as to why the 20th century was what it was in th....

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Ronald Reagan was appointed into office in 1981 and brought a much refreshed vision into the office. There was some debate whether the success of his term was based on luck, or an inventive and ingenious foreign policy. Regardless, there were many great tactical decisions made by Reagan that led to ....

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Even with the development of Satyagraha, Gandhi completely wasnt able to corroborate his spiritual requirements in his beliefs. He states in Religion of Nonviolence, In life it is impossible to eschew violence completely. The question arises, where is one to draw the line? (450). In this s....

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Security. That word alone provides nothing. Its the definition behind the word that makes this such an important asset to both personal and government property. Websters dictionary describes security as something that secures or makes safe; protection; defense. In the civilian world, compani....

Should the United States pull out of Iraq immediately?
The United States invaded Iraq in 2003. Since then 4,007 American Soldiers have been killed, and another 28,645 injured or diseased. Given this many Americans feel it is time to withdraw, to get out before any more lives are lost. Some say we should have never been there in the first place. While ....

smell analysis on mlk's ive been to the mountain top speech
INTRO: In my smell analysis Im explaining kings speech in full detail. There arent any loop holes or false information. I am going to tell you everything from why he wrote it, to whom he read it, and who inspired him. This paper will tell all and I mean all. SENDER: Georgia native, Mart....

Somalia vs United States
Somalia, which is about the size of Texas, is a small country located in Eastern Africa next to the Indian Ocean. The United States, which is located on the Western Hemisphere, is bordered by Mexico and Canada and is between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Separated not only by the Atlantic Ocean....

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The conflict in the Balkans is interesting because for years, reporters and politicians have touted it as being the result of ancient ethnic hatred but that isn’t the case. This class has taught me, if nothing else, that the people of this region lived together peacefully for centuries and an....

The Death Penalty
There are many moral arguments against the death penalty, that should make us think twice about our reasons for supporting it. The first is the execution of innocent people. As former Supreme Court justice Harry Blackmun said, the execution of an innocent person comes perilously close to simple murd....

The Economic Effects of Red Tide in the United States
Abstract This paper is an attempt to inform readers about the economic impacts that harmful algal blooms (HABs) have on the United States. I will cover the effects they have on the commercial fishing industry. I will also cover the economic impacts they have because of public health issues. We....

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The major American aspiration during the 1790s through the 1860s was westward expansion. Americans looked to the western lands as an opportunity for large amounts of free land, for growth of industry, and manifest destiny. This hunger for more wealth and property, led Americans conquer lands that w....

The Italian Wars
Italy was the background for outside powers between the French invasion of 1494 and the accession of Francis 1 in 1515 for different reasons.Between these years, the States of Italy were invaded on a number occasions by armies from France, Spain and other countries. At this time, the Italian States ....

The most significant president of the the united states
The most interesting presidents of the USA in the twentieth century Its not easy to be a president of the United States because the whole world look at you. The president has to be honest, loyal defender of his country. He also should be a good speaker. The president of the USA must have go....

The Pros and Cons of the Public and Private Prison
Over the past decade the prison population has soared to enormous numbers. According to Champion (2005), the number of state and federal prisoners in the United States quadrupled during the 1980s and 1990s, increasing from about 319,000 in 1980 to 773,000 in 1990 and 1,302,000 in 1999. Another ....

The Quality Assessment and Assurance of Smoking Cessation in the United States
The Quality Assessment and Assurance of Smoking Cessation in the United States: A Research Paper Smoking cessation has been an important issue for years, but has only begun to receive the necessary clinical recognition to improve the health of people in the United States (Baker et al., 2004). Th....

The Starbucks Experience
Starbucks Coffee The Experience 1.0 Company Profile Established in March 1971, the first Starbucks coffee opened in Seattles Pike place offering a wide choice of beverages, food & non-food items. In 2005 Starbucks portfolio reached about 5,185 company-operated coffeehouse & 2765 licens....

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The United States and the Beginning of the Cold War, 1945-6 Long Term Causes of the War a) There were three cracks evident between the US-Soviet relationship. America and Russia argued about the opening of a second front against Germany. Stalins plans where that America and Britain invade we....

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The United States should still be spending money on space issues even with the war problem
The United States should still be spending money on space issues even with the war problem I think the idea of the United States spending money on new space projects would help out the country more than hurting it. The advances in space technology will allow the United States to remain on the top....

Traumatic Brain Injury in Children
Introduction to Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is defined as an external physical force to the brain, causing either total or partial functional disability in the areas of the brain affected. The damage can be a result of the head hitting a hard surface forcefully (closed inj....

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The Truth About Methamphetamines In 2003, more than 10,000 methamphetamine labs were seized in the United States. Thats an average of 200 methamphetamine labs in each state. (Methamphetamine the dangers of crystal Meth 4) Meth has become one of the highest growing drug addictions in the Un....

United State's Involvement in the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War is truly one of the most unique wars ever fought by the Unites States of by any country. It was never officially declared a war. It had no official beginning or an official end. It was fought over 10,000 miles away in a virtually unknown country. The enemy and the allies looked exact....

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The idea of free trade agreement between Canada and the United States existed since Confederation, but it took more than a century to be realized despite 3 aborted attempts. For decades, both countries had been each other largest trading partner. Yet there had been barriers to the free flow of goods....

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We all know how different our cultures can be but, we are all also very much alike. The four components of culture are symbols, language, values and material objects, and norms (behavior). (Macionis, 2008 pg 9) I have chosen to discuss The United States and The Netherlands. I will discuss each eleme....

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The United States Constitution is a topic that many Americans debate. The majority of us agree that the constitution is the right way the government should be. The debate is usually over how we interpret the document not on the overall idea of a government, for the people, by the people. It is....

United States Expansionism: 1790s- 1860s
United States Expansionism: 1790s- 1860s The major American aspiration during the 1790s through the 1860s was westward expansion. Americans looked to the western lands as an opportunity for large amounts of free land, for growth of industry, and manifest destiny. This hunger for more wealth a....

united states media
There is no doubt of an existing symbolic relationship between media and the portrayal of Arabs, particularly as seen in news media. Newspapers use key words like extremists, terrorists, and fanatics to describe Arabs, labeling them as enemies of the American people. These distortions ....

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THE UNITED STATES of EUROPE The United States of America has had the prestige and power as the lone supremacy of the world. The Americas is united as one, Europe, on the other hand is slowly emulating the U.S. yearly creating a union among new states. This union is becoming kno....

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It is extremely interesting what all the Presidents of the United States have done for our country. It has been a real accomplishment to take the United States to the highest point ever. Even though there has always been obstacles on the way, elected Presidents have always know what to do to main....

Was the weimar republic doomed to fail?
Was The Weimar Republic Doomed to Fail by 1929 The Weimar republic was born in the aftermath of the First World War. The creators of the republic were blamed for the feat of Germany during World War One and for accepting the damaging terms of the Treaty of Versailles. Weimar Germany was to have a....

why are sport and recreational facilities more popular then ever
why are sport and recreational facilities more popular then ever?explain in a essay of approxiamatly 2000 words. INTRODUCTION The development of sports throughout history teaches us a great deal about the social changes,popularity and alot about the nature of sport itself. sports are an ....

why was the treaty of versailles recieved with such bitterness?
The Versailles Treaty was an agreement which Germany had to sign after world war one. The aim of this treaty was to blame Germany for starting the war and punishing them. This treaty was made by the three allied leaders Britain, France and the united states. There were 27 nations present at the Vers....

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The United States has been infamous for its hope to spread democracy all over the globe, hoping to make people of other countries safe and free by promoting Western ideologies. This has been going on since the World Wars up until the war with Iraq. It sounded heroic in theory, but in truth, the Un....

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When I utter the phrase "back home", or when people hear my accent, they always ask where home is. Well, I guess the answer to that question would depend on your definition of home. "Back home" means down south, more specifically North and South Carolina. I have to make them one place, because that....

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