Even as a youngster he was intrigued by his mechanical ability and felt he could do something important. ... Soon after the Revolutionary war ended he started to sell hatpins and men's walking sticks, which turned an even greater profit. ... This continuation of slavery by the South led to a ripple effect that can be seen as a driving force behind the events that led up to the Civil War. One of the most important events caused by the cotton gin was the exile of the Cherokee Indians along the Trail of Tears. ... Whitney's cotton gin, and its ripple effect was having a major imp...

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Between the years of 1848 and 1861, many important events happened that would eventually bring forth the civil war and would eventually dictate the outcome of the war. 10. ... Although an important event, Brown's execution was not as important of an event as the events that will be mentioned later. 8. ... Therefore, because this may have decided the outcome of the war, this non-event was the third most important to occur between 1848 and 1861. 2. ... Because it was the spark that lit the fuse that blew America into the Civil War, Lincoln's nomination was the second-most importan...

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This event marked the end of the Second World War but also started a new beginning of a greater tension to the Cold War. ... One of the major early events on the Cold War was the Korean War in the 1950. ... Some other major events on the Cold War were such as the crisis at Cuba in 1962 and the Vietnam War. ... By study some of the events happen during in the early Cold War can give some contrast between the early Cold War and post Cold War world. ... In the post Cold War, the most important distinctions among peoples are not ideological, political, or economic, but they are cultural. ...

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The South's War The American Civil War was an event that changed the future of the United States of America. ... Many of Scarlett's disappointments were due to the change of events. ... The Civil war affected the lives of Southerners eminently before, during, and after the war. ... The events in Gone With the Wind coincide with what actually happend, making Margaret Mitchell's story an acurate historical account of the South during the Civil War. ... The Civil War is a significant event that will always be an important part of American history....

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This war in particular was important because it was the only battle that Canada formally beat the United States. ... The most important cause of the war of 1812 were the economic sanctions put upon the US by the French and British. ... Some large events that had a large impact on the war was the death of Tecumseh and the Battle of the Thames where the Native Indian people were overrun by the Americans. ... The most important battle in the War of 1812 was the battle at Lundy Lane, it was fought between the British and Americans, along with their allies. ... The battle of Lundy Lane was very imp...

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The Kent State Massacre was said to be nationwide influential event, which was a result of new mass media technology that allowed people to view the war from home, with the biggest protest of students in American history, and it also affected the face of the Vietnam War. ... The events surrounding the deaths of students in Kent, Ohio were disorderly and violent. ... As the massacre is looked back upon, there are several key events that set the tragic day. ... The Vietnam War, unlike the Korean War and World War II, was the war that US television brought images of devastation, suffering and tra...

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Firstly, in canadian history one important event that is significant to Canada is the Battle of Vimy Ridge. ... As a result of this victory during World War One, Canada won a seat as a separate nation at the peace talks after war. It was turning point in the war for the Allies and for Canada as a nation. ... Lastly, Vimy Ridge gave Canada a seat at peace talks after war. Secondly, in canadian history another important event that is significant to Canada is The Statute of Westminster. ...

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The Sons of Liberty were an important organization in the American Revolution. ... The events that led to the Boston Tea Party took place after Britain won the French and Indian War in 1763. There were many taxes imposed on the colonists in the following years to pay for England's war debt. ... They organized the Boston Tea Party which was a key event for the Revolutionary War. ... The Boston Tea Party was an important step towards independence from Great Britain....

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The Cold War can be described as a state of tension between countries in which each side develops policies that are made to strengthen it and weaken the other by falling short by actual war. However, the Cold War beginning in 1947 was more of a verbal war, which was mainly fought through newspapers, magazines, radio and other propaganda methods. ... This second front was important for Stalin, as it would help to take the pressure off the Russians on the Eastern Front. ... Military issues prevailed during the development of the cold war leading to the fear of many people. ... The Cold War was a...

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Unfortunately, this was a harsh reality for many soldiers in World War Two, more specifically the prisoners of war in Japan. ... Perhaps one of the most barbaric events these prisoners were forced to endure was the Bataan death march. ... These horrid events shed light on how day to day life was for these poor prisoners. ... Prisoners in Canada were given proper living conditions, shelter, nourishment, and most importantly – respect. ... Prisoners of war were not animals meant to be locked up and abused. ...

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Being one of the most important events of American history, Vietnam War couldn't have been left out in "Forrest Gump". ... Lieutenant Dan views Vietnam as a glorious national and personal event. ... Gump's life is a series of incredible events. The Vietnam War is just another event or period of time for him. ... Vietnam War sequence in the film isn't shown as a scene with strong images of death and horror, it is rather shown through the eyes of simpleton, who convinces us to look at Vietnam like at another event in America's history....

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During 1870, French military declared war on Prussia marking the beginning of World War 1. ... France was very heavily hit by Germany and invested all they had in the first war therefore, when they lost the war they could not recover financially and could not start another war. ... Militarism plays an important part here, just because Germany thought they outnumber the opposing military and could use it aggressively against the opponents to win failed. ... On the other hand, there were numerous other events that provoked the First World War, which cannot be entirely blamed on Germany. ... Th...

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Essentially, the war ended the Great Depression. ... They still wanted to continue working after the war. ... Their experience helped pave the way for a women's movement in later years and the war was an important step on the road to equal rights for women. World War II largely effected American's of all kinds. As it was seen as a negative thing in the beginning, it actually proved to be a largely positive event in America's time. ...

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The war of 1812 is an extremely important historical event which shaped the way our nation is today. ... Although there were a few initial causes of the war, it is important to note and keep in mind that amongst those causes territorial conquest was also intended. ... The war of 1812 was such an important historical event, that many historians began writing several books about the war. ... The essay will be based on research done from numerous other sources, which will all have their important historical data, including economical, militaristic, political and as well as from the peoples pers...

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There was many reasons why the Civil War began. The U.S Civil War lasted from 1861 to 1865. ... There are five events, that, had they turned out differently, might have allowed the South to win. ... On July 4, 1863, the most important  Confederate  stronghold on the  Mississippi River, Vicksburg, surrendered to General Ulysses s. ... These twin events are the most often cited as  the  ultimate turning points of the entire war. ...

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Germany's condition after the Second World War was harrowing. ... It was considered to be important, since both nations knew that with a wealthy Europe, there would be a considerable trading partner missing. ... This wall became the most symbolic statue for the Cold War. ... One important point is the presence of Americans in Berlin and its relevance. ... Greece was also in need for help after the Second World War. ...

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One Greek annual event is the Santorini Jazz Festival in Santorini, Greece. The Festival for Jazz Music has been established in Santorini for the last 4 years, during the warm summer months, and has become an important cultural event for the island with the support from local authorities and businesses, and is visited by friends of modern jazz from all over the world. ... Another annual event is the Athens Marathon. ... The most popular annual event is the Greek Olympics. ... The Ancient Greeks even said that they thought it was so important that not even war would disrupt it. ...

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April 12, 1861 is one of the most crucial and important dates in American history. It is the day that the Civil war began. ... The Civil War is important because it affected African Americans and their future in America. ... Soon after the Civil War, there was Reconstruction, a period of recovery from the war. ... One of the most significant events in African American history is the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which prohibited the states Smalls 5 from using literacy tests, interpreting the Constitution, and other methods of excluding African Americans from voting (Memory). ...

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I"m against any war, and Vietnam War is no exception. ... There is always more that one point of view, and after I did some reading about Vietnam War, I became aware that there was some significant reason and very important reason which advocate why US entered this war. ... Cost of war was enormous. ... "No event in American history is more misunderstood than the Vietnam War. ... The Vietnam War is one of those events that cannot be classified as completely right or wrong even, it caused great harm and it shall be avoided then. ...

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The Second World War (WWII) was one of the most significant events in Canadian History. ... Prime Mister Mackenzie King "established the National Selective Service in March of 1942 declaring the recruitment of women for reemployment the single most important goal of the Service. ... Families remember post war times and the rashing and the need for stamps to obtain goods during the war. ... During the war children did their part by participating in salvage drives and selling war stamps. ... History and Geography taught about current events related to the fighting overseas (Miller, n.d)....

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Hence, Hobbes regards the state of nature as state of war. ... English Civil War is a crucial factor that shaped Hobbes's views. ... These events established the supremacy of Parliament over the crown in the British constitution. ... Not only in Hobbes" monarchic views, but in all his system it is easy to realize the effects of contemporary events. ... Despite his contradictions, Hobbes was an important philosopher who had a great impact on his own time and his book Leviathan is certainly worth to read it. ...

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The Korean War The Korean War lasted three years. ... This war was also known as the biggest war of the modern era (Rees 2). ... However it is important to know that through 1949-1950 the United States did not support the invasion of the North by the South. ... This invasion started the Korean War. ... While women were allowed to participate in military events the Korean War in some ways forced women to be a big part of the Korean War and Wars in general! ...

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It was not the first war to happen while television existed; both World War II and the Korean War were fought in the infant stages of television. ... As a result of this commentary, news coverage of the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1970 influenced the American public's opinion of the war effort. It is important to place the news media of the middle and late 1960s in the appropriate context. ... CBS was the news leader during the Vietnam War years. ... Before Tet, television journalists tended to describe the war as "our side" versus "their side" (the "good war") whereas after Tet "our war" b...

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Is War Necessary? ... The American Civil war was also a necessary evil. ... The movie Gettysburg is an epic retelling of personal and historical events surrounding the decisive battle of the Civil War (Gettysburg). ... The South felt these views were not important. ... The event widely accepted, as the trigger event is the assassination of the Archduke Francis Ferdinand; heir to the Austrian throne, by Serb nationalists on 28th June 1914....

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The Cold War is a difficult term to define. ... In order to describe the causes of the Cold War, it is important to fully understand what the Cold War actually means. The term "Cold War" means a war fought on every front except actual fighting. ... It is possible to say that the Cold War was a war of Communism versus Capitalism. ... Most importantly, the "Truman Doctrine" also committed the U.S to play a big part in world affairs: The U.S, not the UN, would be the world's police force. ...

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