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    From Spanish American War to World Power During the late 1800s and early 1900s America reached a point as a nation where getting involved in one war drastically changed other country’s prospects of them and led them on a coarse to become a world power. This war was known as the Spanish American War and the aftermath of the war led to the official end to Spanish colonial rule in the United States and the U.S gaining more land. While on a quest to become a world power the Spanish America War was a

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    “Guernica”: Symbolism‚ Significance‚ and the Spanish Civil War “Guernica‚” painted by the Spanish painter Pablo Picasso in 1937‚ is a memorial of the bombing of the town of Guernica in Northern Spain by the Nazi’s during the Spanish Civil War (Petersen). The Spanish Civil War was an amalgamation of many different political factions into two opponents: The Republicans and the Nationalists. The Spanish Civil War‚ however‚ was not based solely on combative political ideologies. It was correspondingly

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    The Spanish-American war was started when Cuba tried to become independent from Spain. Spain brutally tried to keep Cuba in line‚ which was on display for the American public by several newspapers. Spain sent their Cuban prisoners to concentration camps to stop the Cubans from making their guerrilla-type attacks against them. The US feared for the many Americans living in Cuba at the time‚ so they sent a ship called the USS Maine to Cuba’s Havana Harbor to keep the Americans safe in January 25th

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    Outline and discuss the main factors contributing to the movements of independence in Spanish America. The main factors contributing to the movements of independence in Spanish America can be seen to be influenced by international and domestic events‚ together with economic and socio-political conditions. These themes will be examined in considerable detail in this essay‚ together with the historical background which provides the foundation stone on which all movements of independence find their

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    On the 18 July 1936‚ leading Generals of the Spanish Army led a revolt against the democratically elected Popular Front government of Spain. Within days the country was plunged into civil war with the Republicans fighting the insurgent Nationalists for control of the country. The various democracies of the world turned their backs on Spain’s plight and even hindered the Republicans by supporting non-intervention in the conflict. However‚ many people came to help the Republic. Las Brigades Internacionales

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    Spanish Civil War The Spanish Civil War took place in Spain between the years of 1936 to 1939. One side was the Republic who had government control over the country. The opposition was the Nationalists who wanted to overthrow Republic including its leader‚ Manuel Azuna. The Republic made up of urban workers‚ farmers‚ and the educated middle class with the help of the Soviet Union and the International Brigade. Others chose to follow the Nationalist leader‚ Francisco Franco. The people’s motivation

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    (B.) The Spanish in America- Hernán Cortés Conquers Mexico (1519-1526) This essay is important because of Cortés’s opinion of the Indians of Mexico‚ but also very interesting because of the tone of compliancy coming from the Natives. Hernán Cortés was a Spanish conquistador‚ and at this period‚ he was exploring the land of the Aztecs. He had a large advantage over Indians with his advanced weaponry and the element of surprise on his side. At first‚ Cortés has a very favorable view of the Natives:

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    DANCING What makes a good hobby? Hobbies should be fun‚ upbeat‚ and affordable for everyone. I realized that my hobby was dancing. Yes‚ I know that to some people dancing is not considered a true hobby; but the way I see it‚ if I enjoy dancing spend my precious time doing it‚ then I have every right to consider it as my special hobby . My hobby started only five years after I was born. My hobby is the fun but challenging life of dance. Right after I learned

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    Vegetable gardening as my favorite hobby Deepa George WGU February 20‚ 2013 Vegetable gardening as my favorite hobby Hobby is an entertaining activity which provides pleasure and recreation. It is a way of escaping from the stress and the monotony of one’s daily round of duties. Therefore‚ hobby is essential for the proper enjoyment of life. My favorite hobby is vegetable gardening because it provides me sense of pride‚ peace‚ and relaxation‚ promote healthy life style and save money

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    What were the effects/consequences of the Spanish Civil War? The Spanish civil war lasted 1936-1939. It had great consequences‚ seeing as the war brought huge complications to Spain in social‚ economic and political aspects. The social consequences were many. Around 100‚000 Republicans as well as about 70‚000 Nationalists were killed during the war‚ showing great losses for families and for the population. The killing also continued after the war as Franco launched a terror campaign‚ “White terror”

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