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…Famous People of the Civil War Ullysses S. Grant Ulysses Simpson Grant served effectively with Zachary Taylor's army at Monterey during the Mexican war. Right when the war began Grant obtained a position on the staff of General…

…Question: After the French and Indian War, the separation of colonies from England was inevitable. To what extent do you agree? The struggle between France and England for North American sea power and colonial rule ended by the French and Indian…

…Who Was Responsible for the Start of the Cold War? Although differences between communism and capitalism - two opposing systems - existed before the start of World War II, relations between the United States and USSR deteriorated rapidly after the war…

…Causes of World War One Nationalism, militarism, imperialism, and the system of alliances were four main factors that pressed the great powers towards this explosive war." (Clock Magazine, 1915 Aug. 17). Although Francis Ferdinand was assassinated…

…Explanation of the outbreak of the Peloponnesian war <Tab/>In 432 B.C. a fight between Corinth and Epidamnus broke out. Epidamnus was allied to Sparta, thus Spartan troops arrived in aid to Epidamnus. Corinth wasn't allied to Sparta…

…The Road to War-Manchuria to the Invasion of Russia * There were many milestones leading to WWII. There were 4 big ones, however. * Overall, the atmosphere in Europe was getting charged by Hitler doing a lot of small and trivial actions…

…Many technological advancements were implemented during the Civil War. Some of these include the introduction of the ironclad to naval warfare. The use of the railroad to speed armies and supplies around the country, high speed communication via…

…Many things occurred during the hundred years’ war. One of the reasons for this war could be called unnecessary. If Edward III would have just waited until Phillip VI of Valois died , then he could have been king and lived happily ever after. But he…

…Who Started The Cold War? Drew Lovy The United States of America is responsible for starting the Cold War with the Russians. The Cold War broke out shortly after the Allied powers defeated the Axis powers in World War II. The Cold War…

…War: What is it good for? United States involvement in the Vietnam War created some of the strongest tension in U.S. history. Over a twenty-five year period from the 1950’s to the 1970’s close to three million men and women were sent…