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    The U.S. Constitution The US Constitution is a document that signifies a great deal of importance to America. On September 17‚ 1787 the US Constitution was signed by the delegates of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. This document was used to establish America’s government‚ fundamental laws‚ and basic rights for US citizens. Due to America’s recent win against Great Britain in the Revolutionary War they needed to establish a new constitution. The Articles of Confederation were the

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    Ripped jeans‚ skateboarding‚ revolution‚ and so much more Punk Rock was an iconic moment in not only music but also in history itself. Punk Rock started in the mid-1970s and its new revolutionary style and music would last an eternity. This new age was the result of a disaffected few who’s desire to revolt would be a catalyst that ignited a movement that would fluctuate continuously for 40 years. One might ask: why was Punk Rock so prominent‚ so everlasting? In order to answer this‚ one must consider

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    Jay Kim American Literature Ms.Stiles 9/12/17 MacArthur The Battle of Incheon was an amphibious invasion and battle of the Korean War. The Code name for the operation was Operation Chromite and this operation involved around 75‚000 troops and 261 naval vessels. Also‚ this operation led to the take back of capital of South Korea‚ Seoul. On June 25th‚ 1950 North Korean armies invaded South Korea with the tanks and combat planes. At the morning of this day‚ General MacArthur sent the boats and planes

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    The Korean and Vietnam war are very similar in that both were the US’s attempt to fight communism by waging war in a distant third world country. Both wars were unpopular in the US and both led to a lack of victory. In fact‚ remarkable similarities exist between the Korean War and the Vietnam War; from the US support of a dictatorial and corrupt anti-communist regime to its conception of communism as a monolithic entity‚ under which all communist nations were necessarily allies‚ rather than individuals

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    When I really think about it‚ I wonder what it would be like if us‚ Americans‚ had no say in what happens to the country we live in. We would be living in an empire‚ where the ruler would have complete control over our lives‚ and basically tells us what to do. But‚ in a way‚ the Constitution places the government in our hands. We have choices‚ voting rights‚ and opinions that are taken into consideration

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    Why did different governments get involved? What were they fighting for? The Korean War was a war between North and South Korea‚ which involved a lot of International support on both sides. Where the United Nations force led by the United Sates of America fought for the South‚ and China and the Soviet Union fought for the North. What started out as a civil war between the North and South soon became a global contest between the superpowers of America and the Soviet Union being the first battle

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    Korean War "Never before has this nation been engaged in mortal combat with a hostile power without military objective‚ without policy other than restrictions governing operations‚ or indeed without even formally recognizing a state of war‚" - General Douglas MacArthur. The Cold War dominated more than fifty years of the century. It was a war that contained victories for communism and for democracy some were fought with guns‚ others were fought with diplomacy‚ but no conflict was the same as

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    Explain the causes of the Korean War The Korean War began in 1950 when Communist North Korea crossed the 38th parallel into Capitalist South Korea‚ however‚ it was not just an ordinary civil war‚ it involved 3 of the world’s biggest superpowers of the time‚ USA‚ China and Russia. Ultimately‚ their fight was indirectly played out in this small country. However‚ the main causes of the war can be debated. The cause of the war can be traced back to 1945 when the war ended and Korea was split between the USSR

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    generally supports war when it is a security issue.  It opposes casualties though‚ and in the case of the Vietnam War‚ the public urged the U.S. to back down.   If the public does not like something: * permissive (could allow president to do something risky) - tends to rally round the flag whenever the president answers a crisis‚ does something dramatic * rally round the flag: support goes up 5.6% international and dramatic increase to 90% after 9/11 (Obama after Osama bin Laden was captured)

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    Analyze the cause of the Korean War After the cold war‚ tension rose in Asia because of communist takeover of China in 1949. This began to concern the USA with the spreading of communism throughout Asia. When North Korea (communist) invaded South Korea (capitalist) in 1950‚ the USA’s fear were soon realized. In essence‚ this war was a civil war between North and South Korea however‚ there was a high risk that the USA‚ China and USSR would become involved. Korea had been conquered by the

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