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Was Hitler a Great Leader or a Monster?
To fully answer this question one must look at the underlying philosophies behind Hitler's leadership. What did he stand for and did his ideologies have any redeeming characteristics? Indisputably he had an ability to lead and motivate. He was revered with almost God Ð'- like fanaticisms by his people. This
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Was Hitler a Weak Dictator?
WAS HITLER A WEAK DICTATOR? Introduction The question of whether Hitler was master in the Third Reich or a Ð''weak dictator' is one of the central debates amongst historians of Nazi Germany. It is not necessary to spend too much time here outlining the debate, as this information can easily
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Was Industrialization Successful?
In 1928 the USSR was still in crisis, after all revolutions, and the civil war. Russia was still not ass well developed as other European countries 20 years ago, therefore Stalin needed to transform his country into a modern and powerful nation. He wanted to industrialize Russia. Stalin’s main aims
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Was Napoleon the Child of the Revolution?
On August 15th, 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte, the son of a poor Corsican noble was born and so began the legend of Napoleon Bonaparte. Many ask to this day, "Was Napoleon a child of the revolution?" What Napoleon achieved and gave to the world after the French Revolution had been won
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Was Parliament Justified in Killing the King?
Despite the simplistic fact that King Charles I was the legally lawful leader of England, Parliament was more than justified in executing Charles I due to the divergent and passionate views of law and life between the people and the king in politics, society, and religion. Parliament never desired a
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Was Stalin a "great Man"?
According to Thoman Carlyle, a "great man" is one who shapes history and affects the course of the future. In the case of Joseph Stalin, dictator of the Soviet Union from 1929-1953, one can perceive that through torment and brutal force, he was able to modernize a nation and oppress
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Was Stalin a Progressive or a Conservative?
Although Stalin was a progressive in the economic aspect that he implemented the First and Second Five-Year Plans, which developed industry in Russia, as well as in the social aspect that he put forth a new education system, Stalin more so portrayed elements of conservatism. Stalin's social, economic, and political
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Was the 5th Century Bce a "golden Age" for Athens?
The 5th century BCE was a period of great development in Ancient Greece, and specifically in Athens. The development of so many cultural achievements within Athens and the Athenian Empire has led scholars to deem this period a "Golden Age." It is true that his period had many achievements, but
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Was the Cold War Chiefly a Clash of National Interests, with Ideology only Secondary?
Yes, I feel the Cold War was a clash of national interests. It was a clash between the capitalists and the communists, who were the Soviet Union, ran by Joseph Stalin and the United States ran by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Neither country was worried about the countries' ideology as much
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Was the Conquest of Mexico Justified?
Was the conquest of Mexico justified? Was it the work of men carrying out God's will on Earth? Or was simpler than that? Was it just greed and jealousy, as old as Cain and Abel? This question can be debated to no end by people on opposite ends of the
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Was the Dropping of the Usa Bomb on Japan Justified?
Was the dropping of the bomb justified? WW2 came to an end on August 6, 1945 when an American bomber, Enola Gay, dropped the world’s first atomic bomb on the Japanese city, Hiroshima. ‘Anyone within a kilometre of the explosion became a bundle of smoking black charcoal’ a Japanese journalist
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Was the French Revolution Successful?
Many historians credit the French Revolution as being the beginning of modern politics. The revolution single-handedly crushed the monarchical way of politics, the aristocratic domination up to that point in France, and the dominance of the church in French politics. The revolution abolished the feudal system and was one of
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Was the Protestant Reformation a Rejection or Embracement of the Secular Spirit of the Renaissance?
The Italian Renaissance, in contrast to the conservative attitude of the Middle Ages, introduced a society dominated by a secular, humanistic spirit. One of the most historically significant events of the Renaissance was the Reformation. Some people argue that the Reformation was a rejection the secular spirit of the Italian
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Was the Scientific Revolution Largely a Result of Technological Shifts from the Renaissance?
Was the Scientific Revolution largely a result of technological shifts from the Renaissance? Introduction The shift from the renaissance to the scientific revolution is one marked by certain characteristics. Technological shifts come to mind as they play a key role in allowing for more discoveries. Shifts in political structures, general
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Was There Really a Revolution in Germany in 1918? Discuss
A revolution is a complete overthrow of an established government or political system, which means that the events occurring in Germany in 1918 didn't constitute a revolution. Groups changed in and out of power, but in the end it was always one group ruling over the people, just as the
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Was Trhe Weimar Republic Doomed from the Start?
Was the Weimar Republic doomed from the start? It had a promising beginning: A constitution guaranteeing federal rights, seven year presidential terms and proportional representation was passed in Weimar on the 19th July 1919. This should have meant a good foundation for democracy and sound government. Article 48 stopped (in
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Was World War II Inevitable in 1939?
Was World War II inevitable in 1939? In the early hours of the 1st September 1939 German forces invaded Poland. 21 years after the end of World War I, the world had to face the beginning of another world war that should last 6 years. World War II was one
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Was World War one a Total War? Why? Why Not?
Was World War One a total war? Why? Why not? The First World War of 1914-1918, also known as the Great War, was the first total war in history. What began as a European struggle over the balance of power between the triple alliance of France, Britain and Russia on
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Watching People Fight
I. A. Watching people fight in an arena is entertaining, wearing a toga is cool, and no one should underestimate the value of fermented grape juice. But the idea of gods with magical powers coming down from Mt. Olympus to save civilization? Well, its seems a little farfetched...or does it?
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Water Scarcity in History
Natural ecosystems require water for the survival of the plants and animals that live within them. These ecosystems help to regulate water quality and quantity of water. Wetlands hold water in periods of high rainfall, slowly releasing it during dryer periods, and purify it of heavy metals and other contaminants.
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Water Wheel
WATER WHEEL water wheel, device for utilizing the power of flowing or falling water. The Norse wheel is the oldest type known. Despite its name it probably originated in the Middle East, where the swift stream required by this type of wheel is common. The Norse wheel has a vertical
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Watergate
Collection of Quotes 1. "You must pursue this investigation of Watergate even if it leads to the president. I'm innocent. You've got to believe I'm innocent. If you don't, take my job." -Richard M. Nixon Nixon urged the pursuit of the investigation and suggested that if his job is not
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Way to Communicate
Philosophy Since the beginning of time, man has always managed to find a way to communicate. Cave men used the walls of their homes to draw pictures to express language. Early Egyptians used hieroglyphics in scrolls and on walls of their tombs. Even Sequoyah came up with an alphabet for
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Weaponry: A History
Weaponry: A History What is the most destructive power in history? Is it a rocket torpedo that shoots straight to the surface from a submarine, flies through the air toward an enemy sub, and then dives at its target? Is it the electrically powered machine gun that spews out 110
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Weapons and Arms in the Middle Ages
Weapons and Arms in the Middle Ages In my observations of the Medieval time period I found the weapons to be brutal, and atrocious. From war hammers to napalm to the arquebus, this was by far the most in-humane advancement in weapons apart from modern day. The Medieval time went
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Weapons Used During the Revolution
One of the weapons used during the Russian Revolution was the 130mm/55 (5.1). The Model 1913 was the Russian produced version of this weapon. The Mark A and Mark B versions were produced for Russia by the British firm of Vickers. The Mark A was manufactured prior to World War
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Web Dubois
WEB DUBOIS WEB Dubois was born and raised in Barrington, Massachusetts. After high school and with the help of friends and family, and a scholarship he received to Fisk College (now University), he eagerly to Nashville, Tennessee to further his education. This was his first trip south. And during his
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Websites for Teachers, Parents and Students
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/social.html New York State Department of Education (all subjects)- this website offers access to the New York State Standards, resource guides for all subjects, old state assessments and other teacher resources. This site has been instrumental in my lesson planning development as a first year teacher. http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org The Bill of
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Weddings of the Middle Ages
Middle Ages As the ages have past weddings have changed, the most interesting weddings took place in the middle ages. Middle ages were full of mystery and lust, women were not merely wives but prizes and a possession, rarely was it love. The reasons of which people were married was
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Weibe
America in the late nineteenth century saw vast changes. It was time to move from the classic style of life to a more modern. Many factors led up to the start of changes in American society. The United States was in chaos and need to seek order. With the help
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