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… remained on the face of the earth whose social structure, culture, and basic way of life had not been more or less violently disrupted.” -Cell, ‘Imperial Conscience’1 When the first explorers reported that they had reached the Pacific coast,…

… the 1960s the world was hit with four different assassinations of some of the leaders in the world who were out to change the way things were. Although some disagreed to the changes that they were trying to do and even threatened them,…

… in December, 1994, a flyer was tacked to the door of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Bloomville, South Carolina.1 The message on the door of this African-American church was at odds with the Christmas spirit of peace and good will: It was an announcement…

… on Hiroshima. Thousands of people died instantly from the initial blast. Others died later because of flash burns and radiation sickness. Those who lived had to move away from their homes and toward the parade grounds and parks. Any doctors…

… Tristan was a woman brought up by her mother. Her father died when she was very young, and she was denied, due to her illegitimacy, her father’s inheritance as a rich aristocrat. She gained strength living in poverty and as an adult…

… Empire, Michael T. Florinsky explores one of the most significant events in the 20th century. In just over ten years, Russia suffered vast changes in its government, military, and social standards. Throughout this time, war remained an overwhelming…

… political, and social forces have had the most influence on history. These forces easily outweigh what a single person could do in their lifetime. It is true that many times a single person has lead these forces, but it was the force itself…

… Henry Ford restructured everything from the salaries of employees to the work ethic they demonstrated. He did numerous things that were considered absurd and unrealistic at the time. This included the introduction of the $5.00 work day,…

… and forever changed transportation. Born on the morning of July 30, 1863 in a patch of Michigan woods, Henry Ford matured into the founder of the Ford Motor Co. that made the Ford name famous. The Ford Motor Co. would develop American automotive…

… try to get help from England and France. These powerful countries could definitely help one side defeat the other. Both sides worked very hard to get the other one to join them. They caused a great deal of hardship to both sides and at the same…