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1941. Roosevelt approved $1 billion in aid to Britain. In exchange, Britain and the United States passed the 1940 Destroyers of Bases Agreement. 50 US Navy destroyers were transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Navy. Churchill also gave Roosevelt base rights in Bermuda and Newfoundland. This allowed British military assets to be redeployed in the region alongside US destroyers. B. Scale The wide range of countries that received aid from the United States through lend-lease is…

The Dieppe Raid was executed on August 19th, 1942. This raid was a pivotal moment in World War II. Due to the Soviet Union wanting a second Front and Churchill wanting a moral boosting victory, the Dieppe Raid was organized. Unfortunately, the Dieppe Raid was not a moral boosting victory like Churchill had wanted. The Dieppe Raid was a disaster in terms of planning and execution, however the Allied Forces learned many valuable lessons for their next full on assault. The Dieppe Raid was a failure…

The word ‘Myth’ generated from Greek word ‘Mythos’, means story or word. Myths are morally suggestive tales usually set in distant past which are believed as true and comprises of unearthly, supernatural creatures or legendary characters. They are moral stories which emphasise a better world view or admirable action within society. Puranas are categorised under Hindu Mythology. They envelope stories which stand apart from Epics. It includes heroic and…

Throughout the years, dating all the way back to 2400 B.C., technology has made an essential impact on the lives of millions all over the world. Many of the technological advances were made during times of evolution, change, or crisis in the creators era of being. Of these many advances, most were authored by men. During the 20th century, women began to speak out for their rights and pursue their dreams and occupations. One woman, Grace Hopper, was one of these inspirational role models who…

person’s character. The ineffectiveness of revenge leaves Hamlet to believe he is being a devoted son, when in reality he becomes the murderer he wants to rid the world of. Hamlet’s first character downfall is when he takes on the role of “the destroyer” and believes he has the powers of God. The Ghost tells Hamlet that he has been given the role of a person who will get revenge on Claudius for the sake of Old Hamlet. In the play a crime is committed and for many reasons law and justice cannot…

Aside from the tragic features, having secret and seeing vision, first of all the hero must be a half-breed (line 3-4); second, he should endure a tragic life which requires him to weep a lot and suffers alone (line 4); third, an Indian hero is the destroyer of his heroine’s life (line 16-17); and fourth, he must be ‘smelling wild and…

Literary elements are used throughout stories to add more depth and enhance the writing. Imagery is used to improve the reader's’ ability to visualize and understand a story. Imagery can occur in different forms, such as descriptions or similes. Imagery not only enhances the visualization of a scene, character, or object, but it also can establish tone, atmosphere, and mood. Imagery is used throughout “The Destructors” to improve, clarify, and refine the visualization that the reader experiences…

1917 in Brookline Massachusetts. He was the 2nd out of nine children. Growing up in a wealthy family, he always went to some of the best schools in the nation. During World War II, he commanded a PT boat, PT –109 which collided with a Japanese destroyer in 1943. Saving many lives from the collision which considered Him a War Hero, which helped him, gets elected for his political career. As our 35th President, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the United States’ most outstanding President, because of…

valid point that is often times raised is: what is the point of a democracy if some issues have to be solved through civil disobedience? More specifically, this point is the centerpiece of Lewis H. Van Dusen, Jr.’s essay titled “Civil Disobedience: Destroyer of Democracy.” However, civil disobedience is required when a society, leader, or government is oppressing the demographic demanding change, or is participating in something…

Jainism is an ancient religion from India that emphasizes complete nonviolence and asceticism. It is a religion that basically teaches a path to spiritual purity and enlightenment through a disciplined mode of life founded upon the tradition of ahimsa, nonviolence to all living creatures. People who fallows Jainism care called Jains and there are about 4 million Jains worldwide. Jainism emerged in 6th century BCE India, the same time Buddhism was developing. Beginning in the 6th century BCE,…