first Punic War began in 264 B.C. and was fought between Carthage and Rome jostling to control Sicily because of its prime trade location‚ resulting in a Roman victory. The second Punic War was also won by Rome and was fought in Spain because of the incredible hatred Carthaginian general Hannibal had for Rome. The third and final Punic War ended in 146 B.C. when Rome destroyed Carthage. Although the Romans were lucky that Hannibal let many opportunities to attack them slip by‚ the Romans won the Punic
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Standing separately‚ the two nations‚ the United States of America and the newly formed Confederate States of America‚ prepared for war. The Civil War began due to a structural failure of the Constitution which caused for several differences to form between the North and South‚ eventually leading to the South’s secession from the Union. The roots of the Civil War planted themselves far before the secession of the South from the Union. In 1787‚ during the writing of the Constitution‚ Roger Sherman
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William Shakespeare – 23 April 1616) He is often called England’s national poet and the "Bard of Avon". Shakespeare was born and brought up in Stratford-upon-Avon. At the age of 18‚ he married Anne Hathaway‚ with whom he had three children: Susanna‚ and twins Hamnet and Judith. Between 1585 and 1592‚ he began a successful career in London as an actor‚ writer‚ and part-owner of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain’s Men‚ later known as the King’s Men. He appears to have retired to Stratford
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Of the 3‚211‚067 people involved in the Civil War‚ about 23‚000 of them were women paid to be nurses or spies. These numbers don’t even include the women who stayed back and were the support on the home front. Women such as Elizabeth Van Lew‚ Clara Barton‚ Elizabeth Blackwell and so many more are the kind of women that changed the events of this war. Without spies that gave crucial information like Elizabeth Van Lew‚ nurses who gave live saving care like Clara Barton and supporters that gave necessary
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The Civil War was one the worst wars that the United States has ever fought in. More soldiers died in this war than any others that the United States has fought in. To understand the Civil War‚ the events that led to the war need to be understood. The Civil War had many events that would eventually lead to the war. The Fugitive Slave Act was passed by Congress in 1850‚ and was put into effect throughout the United States. The Fugitive Slave Act stated that any runaway slave was to be returned to
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The Vietnam War is one of the most disgraceful periods in American history. Not only did the greatest superpower in the world get bested by an almost third-world nation‚ but we lost badly. Perhaps this war could have been won‚ or even prevented in the first place. The United States could have and should have won this war‚ with a combination of better weapons usage‚ better tactics‚ and better support from their home country. Before the War Even years before the war‚ Vietnam was a hotly disputed
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Many outside factors were believed to affect the Civil War’s outcome; everything from clothing‚ weather conditions‚ weapons‚ and food. The factor that most affected the war’s outcome was the food. The North had a great amount and variety of food. The South’s food started off the same way‚ but it quickly deteriorated. The southern soldiers began to pillage farms to find food they wanted or the soldiers would desert and go home while they would have food. These were factors that could have been prevented
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The American Civil War was not just another battle in world history — it changed the way that wars are fought using new inventions. The Civil War was fought from 1861-1865‚ in the early 1800’s‚ the Industrial Revolution was taking place. By the end of the Industrial Revolution‚ the North and the South had very different economies. In the North‚ there were many factories‚ which meant that the North was almost entirely self reliant. On the other hand‚ the South’s economy was built around the selling
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1861-1865 population - 22 million - 90% of ind. goods‚ esp. munitions - efficient railroad system - controlled the navy‚ which could be used to blockade s. ports and shut down the s. eco. - but would have to fight an offensive war (long supply lines‚ unfamiliar territory...) - capable mil. leaders‚ inc. Ulysses S. Grant - Confederates had excellent generals too -Robert E. Lee and Thomas Jackson Defending is always easier than attacking (familiar w/climate and territory‚ possible
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Summary of the Civil War: Fought 1861-1865‚ the American Civil War was the result of decades of sectional tensions between the North and South. Focused on slavery and states rights‚ these issues came to a head following the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860. Over the next several months eleven southern states seceded and formed the Confederate States of America. During the first two years of the war‚ Southern troops won numerous victories but saw their fortunes turn after losses at Gettysburg
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