The Cold War A war that has created controversy amongst two of the greatest world leaders, United States of America and The Soviet Union, is known as The Cold War. A dispute between once allied countries arose in the Post-WWII era. ... The Cold War began after the collapse of Germany in May 1945(http://www.coldwar.org/indexrus.html). The creation of the cold war came from the disagreements for postwar Europe and the Far East. ... The most visible part of the cold war was the arms race. ...

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English Tom Clancy's genius The Cold War and post Cold War eras have brought with them many interesting aspects. ... One less noted advancement the eras brought is a considerable amount of exciting and forewarning fiction. ... This fact is evident in the world's participation in the 1991 Gulf War. ... Of course, throughout the Cold War the many themes of the U.S.S.R. ... This piece of tecno-thiller centers around a possible trade war between the U.S. and Japan. ...

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Letters from Rifka by Karen Hesse I chose this book because world war two era is very fascinating tome. I find that this Period of history has many interesting aspects. Also my grandparents were apart of this period in history and lived through many of the hardships described in this book....

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The Tsars who ruled in Russia were firm autocrats in an era where the nearby Europe was transforming to liberalism and republicanism. ... When war with Japan was impending, Nicholas saw it as an opportunity to rally loyalty to the empire once more. ... The defeat in this war and the expense it incurred were direct causes of the revolution which occured just a few weeks later. ...

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War was greeted by immense jubilation by both sides, as no great wars had been fought since Napoleon's era. ... Germany wasn't the only country prepared for war. ... prepared or the inevitable war with Germany. ... It was the first real month of the war. ... A one-front war would have been an easier war for Germany. ...

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Use of the Julian calendar dates back to the roman era and ruled by Julius Caesar and calendar inventor for which its was named after in 45b.c. ... And change for some was as late in 1918, Russia converted after there revolutionary war , Greece finally change in 1923.In contrast still many orthodox churches follow the Julian calendar to the day. ... It is wondered if this type of grandeur was inspiring to the great Orson Wells and his dramatic caper he hoaxed with iis members of a theater that created mass hysteria although not and April fools joke but it gave him national fame on Oct. 30th...

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Due to over ambitious wars and extravagant spending on courts, Louis XVI and his predecessor had successfully bankrupted France. The Seven Years War economically drained the country and her losses were considerable in human and territorial terms. ... The revolution was virtually over by this time but France was still at war with Europe and was subject to many intended coups. ... The various problems encountered by the masses were many and undisputed; the autocratic and repressive nature of the Tsarist regime, Russia's hugely unpopular participation and her eventual defeat in Worl...

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The Tsars who ruled in Russia were firm autocrats in an era where the nearby Europe was transforming to liberalism and republicanism. ... At this time, war with Japan was impending. ... The defeat in this war and the expense it incurred were direct causes of the revolution which occured just a few weeks later. ...

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. Exhibit 12.4 Joseph Stalin Joseph Stalin then inaugurated an era of Five-Year plans in order to convert the weak, agrarian Russian economy into a powerful and stable industrial economy. ... The Revolution also enabled the Soviet Union to emerge from World War II as the second super power; the first being the U.S.A. ... Thus a war was declared between totalitarian dictatorship and democratic socialism, between Marxism and capitalism. ...

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During World War II, openly expressing Christian beliefs was allowed, since the government wanted to gain support of Christian nations in the fight against fascism. As the war ended, restrictions were once again put on expressing such beliefs. ... Statistics suggest the average woman in the Soviet era had about eight abortions during her childbearing years. ...

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