In the South, African slaves did most of this work. ... Thanks in large part to the cotton gin, cotton growing became very profitable, and cotton quickly became the most important crop across much of the southern United States. ... During the period between 1790 and 1850, the United States was rapidly changing. ... Then came a man, and an invention, which changed the course of history. ... One of the most important events caused by the cotton gin was the exile of the Cherokee Indians along the Trail of Tears. ...

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Also how a journal I so important especially for a subject like history. ... History as a discipline serves a great purpose to the world and most importantly, society. ... From Native Americans, to Spain conquering, to Mexico taking control, and to finally being gained by the United States. ... They are very important topics about California. ... It is a great tool for students at a high school and college level for any research project about California as a state and or maybe a Native American tribe or Spanish invasion of California, or how California became part of Mexico, among other histor...

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American Revolution Essay: Question One The American Revolution was truly a huge historical event, but few people know what ended it all. ... But finally, a treaty was ratified and the course of history was changed forever. ... The terms were first and most importantly, the British acknowledged the United States as a free and independent nation. ... Lastly, the Americans agreed to request that state legislators to pay loyalists for property damage. ... I think the most important term of the Treaty of Paris is the acknowledgment of independence of the United States. ...

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In order to prevent such events as the Holocaust from reoccurring, we must understand why discrimination is wrong and how it can lead to violence, lowered self-confidence within a race or culture, and in the most serious of matters death. ... These acts of violence have been documented and passed on throughout history as so they will never happen again, by discussing these events and analyzing this warped behavior we can begin to understand why discrimination is wrong and why is needs to be taught. In the early 1900s there was a law in the United State called "separate but equal." ... Th...

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There are a lot of events in history that had showed us how the different ways of thinking and beliefs could spark terrible endings. ... It is unbelievable that with all the events happened along history, still being people who want to dominate no matter how, without thinking in the goodness for a bigger numbers of people. ... First of all even though the UN is conformed for 193 countries, the power is still concentrated in the potential countries, by the way, the same countries that had a lot of protagonist in most of the tragic events of history. Even when most of the countries develop a ...

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Reconstruction in the context of American history refers to the time period after the Civil War, specifically from 1865 to 1877, in which the United States began to rebuild from the pandemonium and chaotic aftermath of the Civil War. ... Indeed, not all aspects of Reconstruction were successful, but the primary goal of Reconstruction was accomplished, which makes it an overall successful period of time in the history of United States. ... The first and most important goal of Reconstruction was to hold the nation together, and it did success. ... Lincoln foresaw the infeasibility of the bill, ...

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Calverley 6 May 2003 History Essay: Final Draft The Foreign Policies of Woodrow Wilson: Why America Entered the First World War After Declaring Neutrality in 1914 The Great War was an incredible landmark in the history of mankind. ... For the United States, the Great War was equally as important as it emphasized the economic and military power that the United States would become. ... In his Declaration of Neutrality made to Congress in 1914, Woodrow Wilson stated: The people of the United States are drawn from many nations, and chiefly from the nations now at war. ... In the p...

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The 1950s were a remarkable time in the history of the United States of America. ... This was not the first step but it was an important one along the road to being number one in the world. ... These are but a few examples that life in the United States, all in all, was comfortable for the most part. ... Finally, in 1957 an event took place that can only be seen as one of the greatest catalysts in the United State's history overall motivation towards excellence and greatness, and it didn't place here. ... The evidence of death destruction and fear exists at any point in human his...

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Many things throughout the early history of the United States led up to the liberation from a tyrannical government. ... Some of the most important events or compromises that influenced this course of action were the Articles of Confederation, the United States Constitution, and the Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions. The people of the United States knew that it was important that no government - even our own government - could take away the rights that God had given them. Thus the Articles of Confederation were made to state where the people of the United States stood on the matter of tyrann...

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Maine has many popular annual events. ... Maine has cooler weather than most of the rest of the United Sates. ... Extensive forests support the state's important paper and wood products industry. The state's natural beauty also benefits the important tourist industries. ... Southwestern Maine produces most of the state's sand and gravel. ...

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And South Ireland became Irish Free State with Catholics living there (World History, p. 668). ... Torah describes the actual event that happened in Jewish history, and also it contains Ten Commandments. ... In 1020 Hebrew united under three kings: Saul, David, and Solomon. ... According to Confucius the most important relationship is between parents and children. ... Also for Confucianism education is very important. ...

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Leviathan is no doubt Hobbes's most significant book. ... Hence, Hobbes regards the state of nature as state of war. ... Hobbes's ideas may seem weird to most of the people; nonetheless, the circumstances, which influenced Hobbes, played an important role in shaping his opinions and they cannot be ignored. ... These events established the supremacy of Parliament over the crown in the British constitution. ... To conclude, Thomas Hobbes was one of the most significant philosophers of the history. ...

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Nigeria has had a history of political instability, which goes as far back as the pre-colonial period (around 1700's). ... Nigeria is known to be the most populous state in Africa and the population is steadily increasing. ... Let me now move on to another very important characteristic of a state, which is power. ... Here are the calculations for Now that I have discussed in depth the history and prospects for future development of Nigeria let me now touch on the future relations of this state, beginning with trading relations. ... In 1961 the United States increased its aid to $225 m...

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If anyone has ever attended a public school in the United States they'd most likely agree that they have once believed what teachers have taught them in their history class about Christopher Columbus "discovering " America. ... Scholars and historians are most of the time limited by their own sense of nationalism and patriotism when they write history books. They try to avoid writing about events that really took place because they know that it would make the United States look bad. Just as James Loewen stated " .leave out anything that might reflect badly on our national character " A gr...

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Sir Winston Churchill World War II will never be forgotten and will forever be studied as one of the most important, if not the most important events of the 20th century. ... More importantly though, Churchill is most famous for his leadership skill, courage under pressure, decisiveness, and enormous energy, which enabled him to lead his country through one of the most desperate struggles in British History. As stated before Churchill both was affected by the war and also helped shape it. ... For the next five years of war Churchill life and actions would become a very important part of...

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Given this groundwork, it is apparent that memory can have a paramount and considerable effect on how events, stories, information and more importantly, history is written and passed on from generation to generation. ... On December 7, 1941, America was forever changed by one of the most shocking and unforgettable events in the history of the world, the bombing of Pearl Harbor (Exploring the Japanese American Internment). ... For the most part, the bombing of Pearl Harbor will go down in history as the tipping point of the tumultuous relationship between the United States and Japan and in part...

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The Cold War tensions were heightened when both the United State and the USSR soon developed hydrogen bombs, and both powers tested their nuclear power (Kiellogg 269). ... North Korea eventually withdrew from the southern state and America went home. ... In the post Cold War, the most important distinctions among peoples are not ideological, political, or economic, but they are cultural. Peoples and nations are attempting to answer the most basic question that human can face that is "who are we?". ... Every state has to know their answer of its cultural identity, which defines the state&#...

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You may legally get married at the age of 16 when living in the UK but most wait until their twenties (Anonymous, 2002, p.39). ... Most of the middle class families own their own houses in the suburbs close to the city (Ember, 2001, p.2337-2338). ... This represented 65 percent of the state-owned industrial sector. ... HISTORY The United Kingdom has a perplex history, starting back in 55 A.D. ... Age groups from five to eleven are taught subjects such as English, Math, Science, Design and technology, Information and Communication technology, History, Geography, Art, and Physical Educa...

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It is one of the most common and serious mental health problems facing people today. ... Many people begin to feel depressed because of a notable event or events. The events of September 11, 2001 are an example of those types of events. ... Family history and genetics also play a part in the greater likelihood of someone becoming depressed in their lifetime. ... Patience is important when treating depression. ...

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World War II will never be forgotten and will forever be studied as one of the most important, if not the most important events of the 20th century. ... However out of the many leaders that rose from these events none was more important to the success and survival of Great Britain during these turmoil filled year then Sir Winston Churchill. ... More importantly though, Churchill is most famous for his leadership skill, courage under pressure, decisiveness, and enormous energy, which enabled him to lead his country through one of the most desperate struggles in British History.As stated before...

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It stems from many sources: religion, racial hatred, anarchy, perceived governmental alliances, living conditions, political agendas, etc In both the United States and Great Britain, there have been many lives lost and important resources and infrastructure destroyed by terrorism. ... The initial bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993 acted as a kind of weak wake-up-call for the citizens of the United State, unfortunately it was not given the attention it should have been. ... Great Britain has a long history of conflict with the IRA. ... In 1922 the British declared Northern Ireland t...

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The United States claimed that the border between Texas and Mexico was the Rio Grande, citing the 1836 Treaties of Velasco. ... The war was one of the most decisive events for the U.S. in the first half of the 19th century. ... During the war the army swelled from just over 6,000 to more than 115,000.8 The war was one of the most decisive events for the U.S. in the first half of the 19th century. ... The resultant territorial gains set in motion many of the defining trends in American 19th-century history, particularly for the American West.9 Manifest Destiny would become the driving for...

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Introduction Many events of the 18th century impacted the abolition of Slavery. ... I also site the major events during the 18th century. ... Abolitionists became important to the Free Soil Party in 1848. ... Nat Turner - Nat Turner, a black slave and preacher, led the most famous slave revolt in United States history. ... More whites died during the rebellion led by Turner than in any other in the nation's history. ...

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This effect was shown differently in each decade because different events were happening to the United States. ... The media was an important tool in making country aware of what was going on. ... (Jezer 33) The integration of the fifties was one of the most pivotal points in United States history. ... Abbie Hoffman was arguably one of the most well known "American Rebels". ... During the cold war the Cuban missile crisis was one of the most important events happening in the news at that time. ...

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The history of California is one of diversity and hope. ... The states success is all due to a series of events and occurrences and every one of them have molded it to what it is today. ... The gold rush was a great reform in United States history. ... John Marshall's discover at Sutter's Mill helped write an important chapter in the history of this state. ... The various labor movements in California have been among the most important in our nation. ...

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