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Arts & Humanities > European History The history of the Berlin Wall: 3 of 16
Berlin was to become the center of the Cold War. First the Berlin Blockade and airlift occurred and later, for the same reason, the Berlin Wall was built. (this article discusses both the Berlin Wall and the blockade/airlift) The Russians kept Germany poor. They wanted it to be weak so it could never attack them again. They ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Pornography on the Internet: Free speech or subject to regulation?: 6 of 26
I believe in Democracy, I believe that people have a right to read, and see whatever they was want. I personally do not believe in porn. However, every person should has a right to see whatever they want. Parents should learn to educate their children in a correct manner so they are not inclined to look at Porn. Many people m... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History The history of US involvement in the Vietnam War: 3 of 10
The Vietnam War was an example of an American war against Communism. There was still communism in Eastern Europe and China. There was still the treat of the spreading of communism. America feared Communism would spread to the Vietnam. Before WWII Vietnam had been part of the French Empire. During the war the Japanese took ove... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History The effects of Little Boy, the atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima: 2 of 6
The dropping of the bomb had many effects however the most important was that it caused the nuclear arms race, and proved that the bomb really worked. Other country's now felt belittled and had to compete to regain the "title" as a world power. The Nuclear arms race was central to the cold war. Both America and The Soviet... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History Causes of the Cold War: 6 of 14
The Cold War started in 1946. The Cold War is a conflict between the U.S. and the USSR. This conflict took place during many decades and included many crises such as Vietnam, The Cuban Missile Crisis and the Berlin wall. The Soviets were enemies with the U.S even before WWII and as they fought together in WWII. The U.S. was ... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History The legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt: 4 of 9
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt: The Great Depression FDR, What a man! This is the man who brought us through the Great Depression and WWII. He lifted us from the abyss. He helped the factory worker, the farmer and the industrialist alike. He gave us hope when we had nothing left to live on. FDR redesigned the Tennessee... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History Remembering the war in Korea: 3 of 6
The Korean War lasted form 1950-1953, if helped move the cold war, from a cold war to a warm war. USSR and USA didn't actually fight; however, Communist China was powered and motivated by USSR. After World War II the Peninsula was divided between the Soviets North (Peoples Democratic Republic) and America's (south) republic ... More..
Arts & Humanities > African History Historical overview: The 1956 Suez crisis: 1 of 2
The Suez Canal Crisis, was a long crisis involving the occupation of Egypt by England it is a classic example of a Cold War crisis. It involved an indirect battle between the USSR and England. This crisis is a great example of the choice whether to save face or do what was right. Causes of the Suez Canal Crisis/War The S... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History History of Budapest, Hungary: 1 of 2
The Hungarian uprising of 1956 summed up the cold war. Eastern Europe was controlled by the USSR. The Hungarian Uprising coincided with Stalin's death and Khrushchev was the new premier. Rioters wanted to withdraw from the Warsaw Pact, this would create serious tension and eventually destruction of Budapest. Anyone who ch... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History The truth about the Cuba crisis in 1962: 3 of 5
Deadly Gamble In 1959 a young lawyer, Fidel Castro, and his revolution overthrew the dictator of Cuba, Fulgencio Batista. At the time Fidel Castro was not yet a communist. Both the U.S. and the USSR kept a close watch on Castro. America felt he would be democratic and the Soviets, having a relationship with Raul Castro, a... More..