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Global Economic and Politic Reasons for the Outbreak of the Second World War (2085 words, 3 pages)

The origins of the Second World War are one of the most popular topics in twentieth century history. Ever since the war came to an end, controversy has surrounded its outbreak. It is important to remember, however, that the Second World War had short-term as well as long-term causes, and ... Read More

The Use of Symbols in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter (934 words, 1 pages)

Symbolism is the use of concrete symbols to display a deeper more detailed meaning. In "The Scarlet Letter", Nathaniel Hawthorne employs many symbols that demonstrate a deeper sense. The most obvious symbol is the scarlet "A" that Hester is required to wear as punishment for the adultery she was accused ... Read More

Time: Shakespeare Best Weapon on a Sonnet (1125 words, 2 pages)

The Use of Time in Shakespeares Sonnets Shakespeares Sonnets are provocative and emotional reflections on intimate relationships possibly inspired by lovers from the early part of Shakespeares career, the same time during which Romeo and Juliet was composed. Through the use of personification, Shakespeare confronts the natural processes which create ... Read More

An Analysis of Prohibiton in the United States During 1920s (1352 words, 2 pages)

HCN OAO 01 22 November 2001 Did Prohibition work in the United States during the 1920's? At midnight January 16, 1920, one of the personal habits and customs of most Americans came to a halt. The Eighteenth Amendment was put into effect and all importing, exporting, transporting, selling, and manufacturing ... Read More

People Should Know the Positive and Negative Aspect of Using the Internet (550 words, 1 pages)

The growing popularity of the Internet is highly due to being user friendly and a source of endless access to information. Even though there are many positive aspects of using the Internet, there are also important negative aspects that need to be considered. People who use the Internet are more ... Read More

People’s Urge for Survival during Wars (1683 words, 2 pages)

It's sad that when asked to name an event that changed their lives, many people will name a negative event. Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, was day of infamy in American history. Even people that weren't alive then shudder at the stories of the screaming dive bombers dropping torpedoes at ... Read More

The Use of Symbol in the Historical Novel Escape from Warsaw by Ian Serraillier (437 words, 1 pages)

A widely used literary term that typically portrays a particular theme in a novel is the symbol. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Ian Serrailiers Escape from Warsaw. This historical fiction is a great example of the use of literary terms in literature. One of the main themes demonstrated ... Read More

Thirty Years War That Leads to Division of Lands in Europe (812 words, 2 pages)

The Thirty Years' War was a defining moment in the 17th century of Europe. The dynastic ambitions of many countries resulted in war over certain land. Religion also played a similar factor in the Thirty Years' War. When the war was being fought at first it began as a religious ... Read More

A Paper on the Search and Destroy War Tactics (734 words, 1 pages)

The tactics used by the Vietcong and US military forces were very different and changed during the course of the war. At the beginning of the war the Vietcong (NLF) army was aggressive whilst the US army was defensive. The Gulf of Tonkin incident became America's excuse to become aggressive ... Read More

A Biography of Napoleon Bonaparte: a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and its associated wars (1545 words, 3 pages)

Napoleon's life was a very interesting one. Starting a poor boy, hated by most, rising to rule a huge empire, and then finally being destroyed by his own arrogance and ending his life humbled, remembering what he had doe, and leaving it all in his memoirs for the world to ... Read More

Aftermath of the First World War for the Americans (612 words, 1 pages)

The end of the First World War left those on both sides tired, bitter, and disillusioned with the war itself. For the Americans, who had no wish to go in the first place, the effect of the death toll would weigh heavily upon their souls. The German soldiers, on the ... Read More

A Paper on the Origins of the Cold War (626 words, 1 pages)

To discuss the origins of the cold war we must take an unbiased stance between the United States and Russia. Russia's political principles were critically opposed to democracy and industrial capitalism and the United States had trouble accepting the simple fact that they could exist. The ideals between these two ... Read More

A Paper on Changes of the Usage of Airplanes during WWII (372 words, 1 pages)

The use of the airplanes changed greatly during WWI. People started to realize that they could be used not only for entertainment and sports but also in wars as powerful weapons. When WWI started, planes were not allowed in the wars by the War Office. When the war started, this ... Read More

Conveyance of Realism of Violence and War in Works of Liam O’Flaherty and Ralph Ellison (919 words, 2 pages)

Throughout societys history, war and violence have been a way to show the power of pride and knowledge. After seeing the terror and complexities of war, one might find other ways to show these characteristics. I plan to demonstrate for an audience of peers and professors how the works of ... Read More

The Use of Allegory in Hawthorne’s Young Goodman Brown (885 words, 2 pages)

In Hawthornes Young Goodman Brown, the characters and settings are used to show allegory. The characters and setting are used in metaphor to represent something else. The whole story of Young Goodman Brown, represents the journey of everyman. Its path that everyone follows, or so Hawthorne seems to believe. The ... Read More

History of the Witchcraze during the 18th Century and Birth of the Feminist Movement (488 words, 2 pages)

The witchcraze of the seventeenth century gave way to much political unrest and an incredible redistribution of property. The witchcraze was created and fostered by the political leaders and the church leaders of the day all in the pursuit of property and position. The witchcraze continued full steam ahead until ... Read More

Analysis of the Yugoslavian Conflict during the Period 1991 – 2001 (1274 words, 4 pages)

The Yugoslavian Conflict Yugoslavia is a country burdened by feuding sides in a war that cannot soon be resolved. The United Nations are attempting to help the situation, but until the people of Yugoslavia can come to an agreement continued warfare and heartache is inevitable. The problems in Yugoslavia began ... Read More

An Opinion on the War of 1812 in the US (804 words, 1 pages)

The War of 1812 The years following the war of 1812, otherwise known as the 'Era of Good Feelings,' must be considered a time of exceptional growth and development in the United States, but above all it should be considered a time of evolution and ripening of American nationalism, unification, ... Read More

Analysis of The Wars, a Novel by Timothy Findley (1282 words, 2 pages)

If you took a sensitive caring person and set them in the midst of a chaotic area, what do you think would, happen? Would these person adapt to this area, and live like everyone else, or would they become a mental mess unable to cope with what is going on ... Read More

Oliver Stone – the War Film Platoon (763 words, 3 pages)

Religion is a canopy under which American culture and society thrives. Its extension reaches the boundaries of such cultural mainstreams as movies, television, and music. Oliver Stone's 1986 war film Platoon is an example of the religious subtleties and overtones that appear in various American genres. Stone not only uses ... Read More

A Paper on the Spanish Civil War (550 words, 2 pages)

The Spanish Civil War Written and Compiled by Brad Dougherty From 1936 to 1939 a military rising starting in Morocco, lead by General Francisco Franco, spread rapidly all over the country, thus starting the Spanish Civil War. After a number of bloody battles, in which fortunes changed from one side ... Read More

The Thirty Years War (3046 words, 4 pages)

The Thirty Years War was a series of European conflicts that lasted from 1618 to 1648. The battles were mainly fought in Germany. The struggle was initially based on the religious conflicts among Germans by the Protestant Reformation, but it was later influenced by other issues, including dynastic rivalries. There ... Read More

Comparison of the Revolutionary War in 1775 and the War of 1812 (916 words, 2 pages)

The Revolutionary War in 1775 and the War of 1812 are both similar and at the same time different. The Revolutionary war and the War of 1812 are similar in that, they both were fought mainly by the British and the North American colonist. At the same time, the two ... Read More

Civil War’s Righteousness of the North (1698 words, 3 pages)

The Righteousness of the North in the Civil War There were several causes of the American Civil War, among them being the argument regarding slavery, the controversy over states rights and the tariff, and the illegal secession of South Carolina and the other confederate states. The Norths cause was justified ... Read More

George Lucas’s Inspiration for Creating the Star Wars (916 words, 2 pages)

The Origins of Star Wars In the movie Star Wars, Director and Screenplay writer George Lucas creates a very complex, believable universe. Lucas borrows many things from different places to create his universe.This paper will show whether or not he succeeds and how does he does it. The origins of ... Read More

The Outbreak of World War II – from Orthodox and Revisionist Point of View (2618 words, 3 pages)

The outbreak of the Second World War would be a catastrophic event brought about by increasing tension and paranoia between nations, as well as the reoccurrence of militarist, nationalist and imperialist sentiments in many countries, especially Germany, Japan and Italy. There are many views and opinion as to why the ... Read More

The Formation and Performance of the Nuremburg Trials following World War II (2646 words, 4 pages)

The Nuremburg Precedence History will judge these trials wholly by whether the victors themselves adhere to the standards and the law they impose on the vanquished. In judging the vanquished, the victors also judge themselves. (New York Times editorial, May 14, 1946, quoted in Piccigallo, 1979, p. 18). Although they ... Read More

A History of How The Mexican War Started (992 words, 2 pages)

There were many events that led to the Mexican War. Its major culprit is the hostilities between the United States and Mexico. This contempt led to the provocation of the United States into a war with Mexico. President Polks words to Congress suggest this, Mexicohas shed American blood upon American ... Read More

A History of How The Mongol Empire Conquer Many Nations During Their Times (950 words, 2 pages)

The Mongol Empire although short-lived was one of the largest and most powerful empires ever on the face of the Earth, especially considering the time period. The Mongol Empire lasted for a mere 185 years, small in comparison to the Roman Empire, and yet in that short time it was ... Read More

An Analysis of The People’s Struggle to Live During The Civil War in the Play “The Miracle Worker” by William Gibson (1536 words, 2 pages)

William Gibson's play, The Miracle Worker, illustrates how people who triumph over hardships can succeed in achieving their goals. The play follows Annie Sullivan, a half-blind northern young woman, as she travels to Post-Civil War Tuscumbia, Alabama in order to teach Helen Keller, a blind and deaf little girl. When ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013