... will either thank you and return your hose if it is still in good condition, or if it was destroyed in the fire he will compensate you for a new hose. That was the basic premise of the lend lease act, loan America's allies the materials they needed to fight fascism and keep democracy alive and strong throughout the world. After the war was over ... America's allies would give back all the material that was still serviceable and pay ... for anything destroyed. President Roosevelt addressed congress on January 6, 1941 with one of his most powerful speeches entitled "four Freedoms". In th...

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... was a turning point for America. Instead of this war being another exception to her habits, it opened the eyes of many the United States" leaders. America needed to lead the world away from the "might makes right" balance-of-power politics and into the morals based ideology of American democracy. There were two main reasons that it was in the United States" national interest ... to participate in the Second World War. First, American values and beliefs ... , in the case of Hitler and fascism, were contrary to those of traditional isolationism. America has always justified past internati...

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... minds of Americans. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, a courageous man with polio who could no longer walk with ease, brought the world's aggressors to their knees as America triumphed in victory at the close of World War II. 58,202 American sons, daughters, mothers, and fathers are inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall with the sober reminder that the ... the Berlin Wall crashed down, the seeds of democracy stood up worldwide. Desert Shield and Desert Storm triumphed because of the leadership of two men who believed in the American dream. General Powell and General Schwarzkopf acte...

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... Ferdinand, and his wife Sofia were assassinated. World War I was known as the European war but soon, countries beyond Europe's border became involved in the upheaval. America was not supposed to be involved - in fact, in the beginning, the war wasn't a threat to America. Woodrow Wilson was the President at the time that World War I started, and he decided that it would be best if ... World War agreed to stop fighting and to strive for peace and tranquility, while peace negotiations were in effect. World War I brought many changes in America, for example it solidified Americas position a...

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... to sink any American ships bringing war supplies to its foes, Wilson used that as an excuse to go to war. Secondly, America's economy rested on foreign markets. "In 1897, the private foreign investments of the United States amounted to $700 million dollars. By 1914 they were $3.5 billion." (Zinn, ... danger until it is at their throats. (Zinn, 411) China provided the U.S. with tin and rubber, and when Japan started to move into China America felt threatened. (Zinn, 410) As a result, the United States cut off Japan's supply of its resources, iron and oil, aware that "these ... measures ...

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... to benefit the people of small Latin American countries like Nicaragua and El Salvador. The United States was aware of this happening, and that is when it became more involved in Latin America. Since the 1960's the US was already concerned with the threat that communism would bring to other non-communist countries ... destroy the FSLN army. This was the beginning of what is known as the Nicaraguan War in which 1,580 Americans lost their lives in a period of 3-4 years. Another nation in Latin America that was attacked by communist guerrilla forces was El Salvador, located in between of G...

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... felt by many as threatening and bullying. The issue that Iraq holds the highest percentage of oil production in the world clouds the issue of America's motives. The issue of democracy in Iraq is also one that the Americans wish to address. Their strongest ally at the moment is Tony ... tanks to shortcut to Iraq. As a reward Turkey is given a billion dollar package in aid. A number of countries are offering logistical support in the form of chemical warfare suits. An ultimatum by America and Britain giving Saddaam until March 17 to come clean on his banned weapons or face ... war, was f...

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The actions of the US Government with regard to the expulsion of Indian tribes east of the Mississippi during the 1830's and the actions of the Federal Government toward the Japanese-Americans in California during World War II hold many similarities and many differences. Though a century apart, these actions resulted in segregation of two races of people and were inhumane. In the following, these two actions of the US Government will be discussed and analyzed. Foremost, due to much disagreement between the Cherokee Indians and the state of Georgia, President Andrew Jackson signed a policy past...

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... a single state. Germany backed Austria-Hungary's decision to use the assassination as an excuse to settle its disagreements with Serbia. Many became involved in the World War. Europe had been divided into two camps. The Central Powers and the Allies. Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy were members ... with the Allies. The United States was a neutral nation when the war began. America believed that the wars of Europe were not the business of the United States. German's actions soon caused a change in the attitude of the United States towards the war. Most Americans objected to Germany'...

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... the Soviet Union. Because of the growing fad of communism and the USSR attempting to spread it across Europe to get closer to the US, America initiated their containment policy that was in the name of democracy in liberalist eyes but was really them just ensuring their hegemon. The containment policy was meant to expand the newly formed NATO and block the Soviet advancement ... opinion. Promoting democracy in European countries is an idealistic form of liberalism but it also portrays offensive realism. Keeping those countries a democracy and an ally to the US prevented the USSR from gai...

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... conflict that the United States has been in it has been argued that we as a nation are trying to protect or spread democracy. This is often used to clearly appeals to our very democratic gain the support of the general population because it traditions. Self-interested arguments for war explain that there is something for America to gain by participating. These are often ... Cuba was the perfect opportunity for this expansion. Though this was one of the larger motives for engaging in the war, it was hidden by fancy speeches that came across as altruistic and anti-imperialistic. America c...

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... of life, liberty, equality, and the pursuit of happiness. Even though America does fall under monarchy rule, our democracy uses Machiavelli's idea of force when certain strategies fail and self-defense is at risk. This is true in the case of bombing Japan. Are these means justified? Do these tactics work in a democracy? This essay explains that not necessarily. To really understand the emersion of ... Machiavelli in modern society, one should look at his ideas from the beginning. Machiavelli could be understood as a realist ... world hierarchy, but as a whole we have given, "man a face...

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... war to try to get that from England. England didn't like this idea, and they also wanted to go to war with the rebels. It ended in a big bloody war with many battles. Finally the Rebel Americans have won the war, and England would never bother the rebellion ever again. There isn't ... protect what is rightfully ours. Today, many nations are still fighting for reason that they believe is important. After these wars, they will be recorded in history. Philosophy of War Ever since the dawn of man, humans have been brutalizing each other for things such as food, territory, land, and sometime...

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... call me an idealist. Well, that is the way I know I am an American. America, my fellow citizens-I do not say it in disparagement of any other great people-America is the only idealistic nation in the world." It is known that throughout history, only the people who are outspokenly idealistic in their views, and accomplish anything, are very brilliant. President Wilson is shown time and ... of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than twenty years, or both. . . ." This was one of the flurry of Acts put before the congress shortly after America entered WWI by President Wilson...

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... good to acknowledge the event that took place during the Vietnam War. Although many say it was a war everyone lost, it is still a significant event in American history. America since its first years of independence, has never been one to be a bully. Even now with our military superiority, we as a country find it ... peace. Unless of course, we find it absolutely necessary. Necessary to prevent peace from being disturbed in the future, in a worse manner. To ensure American freedom, the United States sees it as a must to defend the ways of democracy. With such proof as World War II, the U....

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... war was going on between Germany and England. It also stated that Germany had placed a naval blockade surrounding the waters of England, and that any ship in that zone was at risk of being fired at by German troops. Sure enough, as the Lusitania entered that zone on May 7, 1915, a German ... Germany out of the war. By sinking the Lusitania, the Germans pretty much sealed their fate. With well over one thousand people dying, America finally had to intervene. The results of the sinking of the Lusitania spelled the beginning of the end of the war for Germany. The ... only affected Americans...

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... was a combination of both. Some of his plans and goals were realistic, while others were not. When America became entangled in the war over in Europe, one of the most deeply respected American traditions was shattered. For more than a century, Americans had prided themselves ... the American intervention in Europe. Wilson may have been unrealistic in going into the war with the idea that this would be "a war to end war" "to make the world safe for democracy." Wilson had nearly the entire nation hypnotized with his lofty ideals. He said that America was not fighting ... for riches or te...

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... context of "anything that is past" will always be there, the type of history we typically think about will be radically changed if democracy were to spread all over the world. I am in agreement that if this were to happen, there would be no more wars. However, to believe that every nation will soon employ a democratic government is an illusion. The reason ... viewpoint? Since he is an employee of the State department, there is definitely some bias in his argument and why he would think that the United States has the most ideal form of government. Although democracy in America is far fro...

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... , would be hard put to find stronger, more communicable market in which to hawk their goods. The fear of German despotism in America as well as crucial economic interests helped propel America into the crusade for democracy and American ideals in World War I. Some historians might claim that the United States had no business in Latin America, and in the meantime squandered her resources there as she ignored Europe ... reasons for supporting the equal distribution of power in both parts of the globe. By parading the Big Stick in the Caribbean and Latin American countries and sending troop...

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... , would be hard put to find stronger, more communicable market in which to hawk their goods. The fear of German despotism in America as well as crucial economic interests helped propel America into the crusade for democracy and American ideals in World War I. Some historians might claim that the United States had no business in Latin America, and in the meantime squandered her resources there as she ignored Europe ... reasons for supporting the equal distribution of power in both parts of the globe. By parading the Big Stick in the Caribbean and Latin American countries and sending troop...

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... businesses and an Evil dictator. It was not until the early 1990s when the U.S.S.R. fell that people began to talk more about Communism, and even now it is still hidden in a shadow of the unknown. Communism vs. Democracy, the greatest psychological war the human race has ever faced (almost bringing the species to extinction), and it gets less than 50 pages ... Communist ideas of the government ownership of business while having the democratic ideals of checks and balances with the people voting for officials. Also, let's not forget the flaws of Democracy (and the Republics such as the U...

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... found by the United Nations Inspection Team. Questions immediately arose about whether the warheads were defying a material breach under UN Resolution 1441. Many believe without a doubt that the Iraqis are in direct defiance of this resolution. Scientist homes were searched, mounds of earth were examined, and many conclusions were drawn. Should the inspectors continue searching or is this enough information to ... Bush's ideas are right or wrong becomes irrelevant at this point. We should stand not try to shame our president for his actions but we should stand behind him firmly in all h...

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... imperialistic views conflicted as peace negotiations began. Wilson wanting to "make the world safe for Democracy" swooped into Paris to negotiate his Fourteen Points, leaving the Republicans impotent state back in the United States. Thus, Wilson's ideas faced great opposition by the Big Business Republican Party ... end of World War I he compiled Fourteen Points, ultimately as propaganda. His main goal was to "make the world safe for Democracy," in other words, extend America's power and ideals through foreign nations. Of these Fourteen Points the most important was the League of Nation...

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... this money back. During the war, trade increased with European nations and helped the US economy prosper. The supplies and materials made in the US for European nations also helped the economy boom. The worries of not receiving the loans back led the Americans to declare ... Woodrow Wilson declared war on Germany on April 2, 1917 and in his war message said the Americans were joining the war "to make the world safe for democracy." He wanted to fight for a worthy purpose which was the triumph of democracy. A trigger may have been the Russian Revolution. Since Wilson ... This telegram was ...

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... helping to achieve a more stable, secure and peaceful world, America can hope that the world's economy will thrive and individuals in other countries, as well as American citizens will benefit. If the human race wants a more peaceful world peacekeeping is the answer. U.S. peacekeeping missions have taken place in such places as Somalia and East Timor. Peacekeeping initially developed during ... but a political one. "It aims to conserve a particular political situation." (Mackinally 52). After World War II every U.S. President has looked at security assistance as an important role in Uni...

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