1. What were the roots of McCarthyism? In the late 1940s and early 1950s Americans were scared of a second red scare and that communism would influence their country (Tindal & Shi). Americans had seen what communism had done to Russia and how it was a factor of the Korean War and did not want to go down that road too. To calm Americans down an organization was formed called the House Un-American Activities Community. The organization was formed to protect communism influence on American by investigating
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which were clearly expressed in public policy. Republicans believed heavily in the legislative independence based on the separation of powers‚ and a strict construction of congressional power and states’ rights. They were also concerned with the relationship between citizens and government‚ the distribution of power among the different branches of government‚ and the limits on governmental power in the interest of individual liberty. The ideas and principles of Republican constitutionalism were expressed
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in human history‚ in my opinion‚ were made during the Industrial Revolution. During the Industrial Revolution‚ the lifestyle of society changed‚ some effects were positive‚ while some were negative. During this time‚ due to scientific advances‚ improvements were made in agriculture‚ manufacturing‚ transportation and urbanization. At the beginning of 1750‚ revolutionary changes started to occur‚ completely altering the lifestyle of many people in Britain. The main factor that led to this sudden
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and a triumph few men ever know.” In the biography Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand‚ Louis Zamperini definitely used his skills to the fullest‚ Knowing his capabilities‚ Louie pushed himself to do his best no matter the circumstances‚ he was an extremely determined man. For instance‚ after being imprisoned for quite some time‚ Louie was forced to race against a Japanese civilian. Knowing that all of the officials were setting him up to fail just so they could humiliate him‚ made Louie determined to
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experiences many obstacles‚ challenges‚ and hardships; sometime we face them alone‚ afraid‚ and at times confused. However‚ there always seems to be one individual that we seek for guidance‚ for inspiration‚ or to simply to save us from our troubles. To some they are know as heroes‚ but to me they are known as my mom and dad‚ they were always by my side in any situation I was in and they always kept their best interest at heart. No matter where I was in school‚ my parents were always behind me
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The Problems facing Alexander III in 1881 When Alexander became Tsar‚ Russia was in crisis following the assassination of Alexander II. Supreme political authority was still in the hands of the Tsar‚ but there were immense challenges facing Alexander III as he suddenly became Tsar of the world’s largest country‚ covering a quarter of the world’s land surface. Although known as the ‘Russian’ Empire‚ it compromised a large number of ethnic groups‚ with the Russians making up only half the population
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RED BADGE OF COURAGE Chapter One 1. What army was seen upon a riverbank at the novel’s opening? 2. What was the general reaction to Jim Conklin’s rumor? A) despair B) arguing C) complaining D) fright 3. When Mrs. Fleming said‚ "’Henry‚ don’t you be a fool‚’" she was attempting to persuade Henry not to A) follow in his father’s footsteps. B) join the army. C) dream so much about heroic deeds. D) be a coward in conflict. 4. On his way to Washington‚ which food was not served? A) bread and cold
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To what extent was Bismarck’s domestic and foreign policy a success? In the period after German unification (1871-1890)‚ Otto Von Bismarck had to face lots of problems both on the domestic and foreign fronts that proved his political and practical skills. Many historians said when commenting Bismarck’s policies after his death that the ‘Iron Chancellor’- as he was also nicked-named - had many successes in both domestic and foreign policies but also had to face some failures‚ especially regarding
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power is what links Queen Elizabeth and King Louis XIV. Queen Elizabeth I was regin England from November 17‚1558 through March 23‚ 1603 her death. King Louis XIV reign France from 14 May 1643 to his death 1 September 1715. He reign much longer than Queen Elizabeth but they both had different styles in ruling over this country. They did however believe they got their strength and power from God. God was leading them to the right path for their country. Elizabeth I was Protestant while King Louis XIV was
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To what extent were the consequences of WWI the causes for WWII At the end of World War One‚ Europe was left in a devastating state‚ four major empires disappeared and the economy was profoundly damaged. The first global war had taken place and fear of a second one was strongly felt across the continent. In order to bring political order to European politics and to prevent such a catastrophe from ever happening again‚ the Paris Peace Settlement took place. The outcomes were the signing of the
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