The Vietnam War started in 1955‚ which was few years after the beginning of World War 2. Even though War was between Northern and Southern Vietnam‚ the War was actually between Communism and Democracy. The Northern Vietnam was under the control of China‚ which was dominated by Communism. The Southern Vietnam was supported by the United States and also had many soldiers placed in there. Dwight D. Eisenhower was the president of the United States at that time. He had a lot of pressure from the citizens
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The Vietnam war started when John F. Kennedy sent United States soldiers as advisors into Vietnam. Many would argue that this was the beginning of the conflict and marked America’s involvement in the conflict. Other academics believe this conflict started many years prior to 1963. These academics cite numerous doctrines that predisposed America to react to world events. These competing perspectives around the conflict makes marking the beginning of this conflict very fluid. The Vietnam War demonstrates
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In April 1898‚ conflict between the United States and Spain over the island country of Cuba resulted in the Spanish American War. As a result of the war‚ the victorious U.S. forced Spain to grant Cuba its independence and turn over control of the Philippines‚ Puerto Rico and Guam to the United States. Although many supported the United States involvement in the War‚America’s motivations were not pure and‚ therefore; I do not believe that U.S. was justified in its involvement in the War.
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The Cold War and the United States Diplomacy Name: Institution: The Cold War and the United States Diplomacy The Cold War was the state of military and political tension between Western countries‚ especially the United States‚ its NATO allies‚ and the communist nations‚ particularly the Soviet Union and other satellite states. The war began after World War II had got to an end. The Cold War was named so since it did not feature any
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Was the War against Mexico Justifiable? American expansionists sought new territory in the South and West‚ making conflict with Mexico seem inevitable. Both country wanted land and texas is already rebelling against Mexico. Texans wanted to be separated with Mexico because Texans thinks that Mexico’s government is weak and their rules is too strict. Although the United States war against Mexico may be viewed as controversial‚ the war was just due to Texas‚ Government of Mexico‚ and Violence towards
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Horses of Spain: The first horses arrived to Spain around 30‚000 years ago crossing the Bering Straight (source). After their immigration from the Americas‚ it was still many years until the Spaniards domesticated and began riding horses. It is likely that horses were solely used as a food source during this time period. About 6‚000 years ago‚ horses began to be an integral part of society. The domestication of horses was influenced by many powerful groups‚ such as the Celts‚ Carthaginians‚ and
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Carnival in Spain The carnival is a public event that holds the characteristics of the circus. People usually dress up or wear masks during the celebrations as well‚ like a masquerade. Most of the people think that the event of the Carnival in Spain drew from "farewell to the flesh‚" that represents the immoderation that lead up to Lent‚ which is when the cheery season begins. Some think Carnival is a result from the Saturnalia‚ which is a roman festival‚ where people coddle themselves to a lot
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During Franco’s regime Spain became isolated from democracy‚ he had followed Primo de Rivera’s dictatorship which resulted in the Spanish Civil War. During the war the leaders of the Spanish military army immediately asked Germany for their help asking them for aeroplanes to fly in troops from Morocco to Spain. Originally Germany rejected the request as they thought it would result into a war within Europe‚ however Adolf Hitler did not agree with the current leaders views and after a discussion he
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have taken their business abroad. Although many or all of us are familiar with America’s way of handling any business issues‚ it is also necessary that we are aware of other countries’ business communication and etiquettes. Spain is a country that has many important facts and business etiquettes that need to be considered when doing business in Spain. The main fact that should be known is that the predominant language spoken in Spain which is Spanish. Other important facts to consider include
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1769 In the year of 1769‚ there was a series of significant events done by the Kingdom of Spain on their territory formerly known as “New Spain”. The events transpired the land of “New Spain” into what is now known as San Diego‚ California. Around that time the area of San Diego was not fully established from the prior history it was known as Alta‚ California to which the Spaniard were in full control of that land. However the land was uncultivated and was not seen as a territory that had a lot
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