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    Congo

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    The involvement of the Soviet Union in Congo caused a numerous amount of problems. The Congo was facing political and social instability because of the Belgian troops that were present and taking control over the land at the time. This all led to the United States getting involved, they supported the United Nations order to remove Belgian troops. The United Nations had full support from the US whowanted to have a stable, pro-western regime through vote buying and financial support for…

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    In response to the D-Day Invasion, Germany has sent an all out offensive campaign through the Ardennes forest. Many believe this is a final all or nothing effort, in an attempt to overpower the Allied forces and overtake their supply stations. Running low on supplies, the Germans have a hail-mary effort to control ours, knowing if they cannot then the war will be over. The Germans have surrounded a town of Bastogne, which contains several trapped units of the US Army, including the 101st…

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    France has had a huge year this year 2016,with several terrorist attacks, for many reasons. One being that they want to destroy Western civilization because they don’t like it. They targeted France because of the US coalition. A US coalition is when a group of people or countries have joined together for a common purpose or goal. Several people don’t understand why France is ut there are also other reasons to the attack. One other one is people are leaving the country or now not wanting to visit…

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    Ww1 Trench Warfare Essay

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    Trench Warfare in WW1 Trench warfare played a major role in World War 1 due to the constant offensive and defensive positions the soldiers were in. World War 1 began in 1914 with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife. The assassination was just a trigger as there was already unrest between countries in Europe. The opposing sides were Germany, Austria-Hungary and Turkey. The allied sides were Russia. France and Great Britain. Australia joined the war because of association…

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    The Battle of Normandy is a well known battle between the Axis and the Allied powers and is widely known for being a major turning point in the war and the main factor for the liberation of Western Europe, but have you ever wondered how it started? What gave the Allied powers the upper hand in this battle. How were they able to survive this brutal massacre and make it past enemy lines. You have heard all the legends and been told an overview of Normandy and D-day. Now, here is the story and all…

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    Supligen Case Study

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    When one thinks “Netherlands”, they think windmills, biking, open drug use, and the city of Amsterdam. If all goes well, in the future, people will think ‘Supligen’ when they think about the country. The energy drink is able to fit in consummately with the active citizens of the Netherlands, is an incredible way to promote Supligen and converge profit, and is an exceptional beverage for the health-observant Dutch. With Supligen gracing the grocery store shelves, the Netherlands will shine!…

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    The Treaty of Versailles was introduced in 1919, shortly after WW1 had ended. The treaty was constructed to serve as a peace settlement between Germany and the Allies, as they intended to create solutions to manage the after-effects of the war. Many countries were deeply affected by the destruction and damage that was caused by the war and Germany was formally held responsible for World War 1. There were many conferences held in Paris during this period, where it was eventually decided that…

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    In Elizabeth Browning’s pleading letter to Napoleon III, Elizabeth uses many rhetorical devices in order to convince the Emperor of France to pardon Hugo. She flatters His Majesty Napoleon III in an attempt to win his goodwill. Second, she uses syntax in order to create an intelligent letter. Finally, she thoroughly explains her purposes to Napoleon. Thus using flattery, syntax, and logos, Browning was able to effectively persuade Napoleon III to pardon Hugo,had of course he sent the letter.…

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    Essay On Dutch Paradox

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    Although those conscripted into forced labor had to endure many hardships, those who beared the brunt of the trauma were the persecuted. Those who were monotonously hunted by the Nazis faced the most arduous challenges of any group during the war. For them, the occupation was not a slight alteration to daily life, it was a complete transformation of their very existence. The ultimate goal of nazification of the Netherlands couldn’t be completed without the total extermination of the gypsies,…

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    Colonized Congo Analysis

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    Leopold and belgians colonized congo in 1885, due to the industrial revolution which made raw goods, money, and resources more desirable. Because this new found governmental power construct, western empire’s greed for control, as well as influence over neighboring rivals increased. Alongside this greed for power, came the thought process that Africans were inferior, and needed the help of European countries to make them more civilized, further motivating Western societies to take over, or at…

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