So in our Nations best interest we agreed to help them and enter war in Europe against Germany and Italy. ... The U.S made a deal to help the Russians in WWII, since in return they would agree after defeating Germany that they would help us fight Japan and in return get land that they had lost in the Russo-Japanese war in 1904. ... At this time Spain was trying to gain control over Cuba while Cuba was fighting for their independence from Spain. ... The Spanish Empire was practically dissolved. ... Idealistically the United States did want to go to war with Spain but did not have a reason ...

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The Spanish Civil War signified to great ideologies, Fascism and Communism. ... There were two opposing sides during the Spanish Civil War, the Nationalists and the Republicans. ... The Republicans controlled the ideology of Communism in Spain. ... Other counties like France and Mexico also contributed military aid to help the Republicans fight for their cause. The Spanish conflict between the two parties was crucial and resulted with many deaths leading to a downfall within Spanish society. ...

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Although the US did try to have a formal way of buying the canal, once they did not acquire their goal, they aided a rebellion that could not have been won without their support, and this ultimately ended up working to America's favor which helped to add fuel to the flame of imperialism that took place prior to World War I in America. The "Splendid Little War" that took place between Spain and America, did not originally have an imperialistic intent (Doc E), but as the battling ended a number of actions that were taken seemed to once again work in America's favor. Since Americans ...

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However this criticism is not fully conclusive as to stop Hitler would indeed have fundamentally required military action, which neither Britain and France were ready for due to the strong consensus amongst their societies for the avoidance of any military conflict, which had resulted in slow military rearmament. ] The next stage in which Britain's policy of appeasement was increasingly tested was the Spanish civil war. The civil war, which erupted in Spain in July 1936, was perceived by the majority of Europe as a struggle between the aggressive and advancing doctrine of fascism...

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He was influenced by unforeseeable international events, and he logically took advantage of these when they could in any way help Germany in its quest for living space. ... This trait that allowed him to use circumstances to help attain his goals was seen in 1920 with Italy, and would continue after he had formulated his program with such decisions to intervene in Spain and sign non-aggression pacts with hereditary enemies in Poland and Russia.(9) The Italian alliance by itself did not amount to very much, but it at least provided a basis for an outline of foreign policy. ...

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Because he was able to carry his own weight, Roosevelt won the respect of many cowboys that would help him in his future career. ... Fearing the danger of Spanish control of Cuba, Teddy strongly advocated war against Spain; but McKinley was doubtful of starting the war, waiting for public opinion to lead him what to do. Then when the US battleship Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, killing 250 Americans, Roosevelt placed the blame on Spain, and the public was agreeing with it. ... Senator Platt thought that he could control Roosevelt, since he did help him keep the Democrats from wining office. ...

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Because he was able to carry his own weight, Roosevelt won the respect of many cowboys that would help him in his future career. ... Fearing the danger of Spanish control of Cuba, Teddy strongly advocated war against Spain; but McKinley was doubtful of starting the war, waiting for public opinion to lead him what to do. Then when the US battleship Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, killing 250 Americans, Roosevelt placed the blame on Spain, and the public was agreeing with it. ... Senator Platt thought that he could control Roosevelt, since he did help him keep the Democrats from wining office. ...

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He brought about massive economic, social, and political changes and helped bring an end to both the Soviet Union and the Cold War. ... Under her, England managed to avoid a crippling Spanish invasion. ... Christopher Columbus Though Columbus' intentions were incorrect, he was the first to discover the Americas which helped initiate colonization of the "New World." 17. ... Ferdinand and Isabella Under Ferdinand and Isabella, Spain was united with its power centralized, dominant military strategies put into place, and the Church reformed. 19. ...

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We had very recently assisted them in the fight to receive independence from the control of Spain, and we had promised them that once winning the war they would achieve independence in due time. However, once Cuba became free of Spanish control, we attempted to impose control over the nation, and after much fighting and protest from the Cuban citizens, we eventually gave the Cubans their promised and much overdue independence. ... No matter what the reason, even if we think that we know what's best for them, if someone does not want you involved and does not want your help, you leave them...

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For Whom the Bell Tolls is another great piece of work, describing three days in the life of a man in the Spanish Civil War. Robert Jordan, an American College teacher, volunteers his service to the loyalist in the Spanish Civil War. ... The variety and excitement in his life may have been what helped Ernest Hemingway become one of the greatest writer's of the twentieth century...

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He liberated Cuba from the greedy hands of Spain and then watched over its development. ... 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. ...

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As far as Britain and France were concerned, a strong Germany could help save Europe from the spread of Communism. ... As a result, America could no help America in any struggle with Germany. Hitler had strong weapons, as seen in the Spanish Civil War, and many countries would not be able to compete with his weapons. ... Appeasement encouraged Hitler in many ways, it helped him grow strong and build a powerful Germany. ... Although Britain needed time to rearm, Germany would still continue to rearm and would still be strong and powerful, so rearming would not help to win the war. ...

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The Catholic Church saw fascism as the lesser of two evils and supported Franco in Spain and Mussolini in Italy. ... Thus, the failure of democracy and the yearning for a strong 'messiah' like figure all helped to the rise of Fascist leaders. ...

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His systems helped actors find their inner truth, he wanted actors to live on stage. ... Their work helped the departure of theatre from realism. ... Spanish painter Salvador Dali was also known as a great leader of surrealism. ... He helped Brecht popularize Epic Theatre. ...

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This point is evident in some of his most famous works that helped him to gain acclaimed success: The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms, and For Whom the Bell Tolls. Writings on the life of Hemingway helped shed light on these works. ... This is something that also helps them to forget their war experiences. ... Robert Jordan in For Whom the Bell Tolls is an American who dedicates himself to the Loyalist cause during the Spanish Civil War and ultimately dies for his convictions. ...

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Algeria sent over in excess of 250,000 men to help serve in the French Army. ... It also helps explain why there was only one small revolt, in the remote region of the Aures Mountains in1916 . ... In total about 173,000 soldiers and 75,000 workmen were raised from Algeria to help the French in the War effort . ... That combined with the incredible rainy season found in their country helped slow down the allied armies. ... As the push continued, most of the Germans remaining were forced to flee to the neutral enclave of Spanish Guinea. ...

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The photographic finish was also introduced during these games which also helped to bring a more professional attitude to the sport. 1936 the Olympic Games were held in Berlin, these were the first games broadcast to the world. ... Satellite has improved on television by providing several channels purely for sport; available day and night with live events from different countries that may not even feature Australians for example we can watch a soccer game played in Spain between teams from Italy and France. ...

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Like many European nations, Italy emerged from the First World War as a democracy in distress. Italy was on the winning side, but the war had cost nearly 700,000 Italian lives and over $15 billion. Moreover, Italy had received secret promises of specific territorial gains during the war, only to fin...

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In the 1930's, he turned to writing for causes, including democracy as he knew it in the Spanish Civil War and World War II. ... When Hemingway approached to try to help, the man had screamed at him to stay away. ...

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The twentieth century really begins before the end of the nineteenth century. Queen Victoria's Jubilee in 1887 was felt by many to represent the end of an era. An end-of-century stoicism, and a growing pessimism among writers and intellectuals, may be traced to several sources, not least the publica...

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