In “The Moral Equivalent of War‚” William James explores the reasons behind the existence of war. A self-identifying pacifist‚ he proposes an alternative solution: “[an enlistment] against Nature‚” (1291)‚ which retains the virtues of a war but prevents its pains and sufferings. James also compares the differing perspectives of utopias: militarism and pacifism while identifying flaws in each of them. Militarism perceives war as a preservation technique for ideals‚ patriotism‚ courage‚ and other merit
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Was America justified in the Mexican-American war The Mexican-American war stared in 1821 after Mexico won its independence from Spain‚ thus allowing American settlers to move into the newly unoccupied territory. The Victorians of the war‚ were the Americans. After the war came to an end‚ Mexico signed the treaty of Guadalupe hidalgo. In the treaty Mexico agreed to give 500‚000mi to the U.S.‚ while the united states paid Mexico $15 million. There are many different point of views towards the Mexican-American
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6/19/11 Cicero wrote a great extent on his concept of a Just War‚ yet his theory can be summarized into three simple rules. The first condition for a just war as proposed by Cicero is that there must be a valid or just cause. Cicero believed that a just cause includes the defense of honor as well as the restoration or upholding of peace. In other words‚ if ones honor is at stake or being attacked‚ Cicero would deem it just for war to be waged. St Augustine Christians should be
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Civil War Tennessee: Battles and Leaders Civil War Tennessee is a general overview of the tactics used in and the battles fought in Tennessee and they’re importance. The book also discusses some of the problems both the Union and Confederates faced during this bloody war. Connelly opens up by introducing each region in Tennessee and why they’re important. Upper East Tennessee was one of the largest producers of wheat for the Confederacy‚ a key railroad ran from Bristol to Chattanooga‚ copper
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The novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald written in 1925‚ opens the reader in a fictional town of West Egg in New York in the summer of 1922. Fitzgerald described the novel in a Jazz Era‚ with lavishing parties. There were two versions of film produced‚ 1974 directed by Jack Clayton and 2013 directed by Baz Luhrmann‚ which follows the life and times of millionaire Jay Gatsby and his neighbor Nick‚ and shows the roaring twenties life style. The Great Gatsby indicates the American Dream as
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Civil War Data Questions Looking at the graphs on population and troops‚ why do you think Union states were able to raise a much larger army than the Confederacy? Answer: The Union states were able to raise a larger army than the Confederacy because the union states population was larger than the Confederacy. List at least two ways in which the Union’s large population gave it an advantage in the Civil War. Answer: 1.The Union states larger population allowed them to have a bigger army
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Erik Herrera Mr. Mata AP US History 12 November 2014 The Hunger for Indian Land in Andrew Jackson’s America by Anthony F. C. Wallace Article Review I. Introduction In writing his essay The Hunger for Indian Land in Andrew Jackson’s America‚ Anthony F. C. Wallace briefly examines Andrew Jackson’s presidency from the perspective of the removal of Native Americans from their ancestral homes. His analysis of Jackson’s time in office makes Indian removal just as important as the traditional focal point:
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World War II Effects on America More Americans died in World War II than in World War I and the Korean War combined (Robert Kuttner). During World War II‚ there were over sixty nations involved (Gibson). Even though this war lasted from 1939 to 1945‚ the Americans did not enter the war until 1941. This war cost America 296 billion dollars or 4‚114 billion dollars in today’s economy. World War II affected America socially‚ economically‚ and politically. Many people faced social effects during
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War never changes‚ does it? War in itself is a horrible thing. People die and families are cut apart. It’s awful‚ even from a politician who thinks of the population only as a percentage. However‚ war can do good for a country in certain ways. It can help solve internal problems like equality and economic crises. That being said‚ World War 1‚ while presenting challenges‚ ultimately reshaped America in a positive light by fostering societal transformations‚ driving technological advancements‚ and
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World War II While reading “At Home – War Production‚” I learned that horses were used to cart the artillery in 1939. I have a tender heart when it comes to helpless animals. Knowing that some of the horses had to have been injured or killed during World War II breaks my heart. Keeping a plentiful stock of ships and boats is definitely a great example of “supply and demand.” I thought that the idea of selling war bonds to increase military defense funding was an excellent of President
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