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The Romanov Dynasty reigned in Russia from 1613 until its fall in 1917. It was the last imperial dynasty to rule Russia. The fall was prompted by the February Revolution of 1917 which lead to abdication of Tsar Nicholas II. The fall of the Romanov Dynasty was precipitated by a number of changes in Russia, specifically changing attitudes towards the autocratic power held by the Tsar and a shift in the way many Russians viewed the Tsar himself. Many of these changes were caused by the advancement…

What will end up being the killer of man? At some point we’ve probably all heard the phrase “technology is advancing too fast for our own good”, but is it really? In this day and age we now possess technology advanced enough to wipe all of mankind off the earth, or even destroy the earth itself. There are thousands of nuclear bombs in the world sitting dormant, waiting to be launched at their targets. Do we really want us, ignorant humans, which make our decisions based off feelings and morals…

encouraged to pursue an education, their only role was to “play house” and be a mother, Margaret Sanger wrote evidence of this prejudice, “Woman’s role has been that of an incubator and little more.” However between the late 1800s and the end of World War II the status of women in the United States dramatically changed in a beneficial way for all parties.…

1945 was the end of the biggest war in US history, and there is one major event that is one of the most argued topics about history to date. America was the first country ever to use the atomic bomb in warfare and it was very catastrophic, but the age-old question is still debated today: was it necessary to use the atomic bomb in warfare at all, let alone twice? The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was very destructive to the people and the land, killing over 100,000 people on impact and later…

Cryptologic History, National Security Agency, 2005 As a historian and intelligence analyst for the US Department of Defense, Hanyok has created a thorough analysis of communications intelligence of World War II. Thanks in part to the declassification of Allied communications from World War II known as “Ultra”, Hanyok was able to produce a clear interpretation of its use. This compelling book also provides visual representations of intercepted communications and equipment, a glossary of terms,…

The Holland Economic Challenge The economic challenge currently facing the Netherlands is causing an increased awareness of the financial hardships facing Europe and the support that the United States can send to help and better relationships with our European allies. Some of the factors playing into the economic challenge are the physical environment, military considerations, and the social and political environment that Holland is currently facing. If Holland is planning to keep its role…

Adolf Hitler was one of the most notorious dictators in the past century. He is known for the rise and fall of Germany before and during World War II and for the tragic genocide of an entire religion. How was he able to obtain so much power? Hitler rose to power in Germany as a dictator in 1934 with the help of the rising power of the Nazi Party, the immense popularity of his autobiography “Mein Kampf” (My Struggle), and his convincing leadership, propaganda, and oratory skills. Hitler was…

(Anschluss) and Western Czechoslovakia in order to justify being dictator of Europe. As time passed Hitler invades the rest of Czechoslovakia and in 1939 the world is struck with another when Hitler decided to invade Poland; marking the beginning of World War II. A couple days later Britain and France responded by declaring war on Germany. Poland was defeated within a month Germany and the USSR, and was split between Nazi Germany and the USSR. By 1940, Germany continues to take over Western…

known as) Pearl Harbor was the headquarters for the United States Pacific fleet from the years 1899-1941. This monumental place experienced one of the most devastating attacks in United States history which left them no choice but to join World War II. But, did they really have a choice? In early January 1941 the United States Ambassador to Japan sent an urgent message to the U.S warning them of a surprise attack to pearl harbor. Who was responsible for the attack on Pearl Harbor? More…

Why did President Truman decide for the U.S to be involved in the Korean War? A. Plan of Investigation This investigation assesses President Truman’s justification for the U.S to be involved in the Korean War of 1950. In order to evaluate the justification for Truman’s decisions, the investigation is listed through the events that led up to the War in chronological order from the initial days before the War and into the War. This supports the purpose in why the war started and what led Truman…