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Why Do We Study History

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When am I ever going to use this? Why do we need to know this stuff? The questions every teacher loves to hear. The answer is actually pretty simple, "To know yourself". What is important about history? ... published 10 months ago

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Should the USA's and the rest of the world's military power pull out of Iraq now?

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The war in Iraq has progressed unlike most people thought it woule, especially the Bush administration. The final result, as in who will win, was never really in doubt. The post war planning was a... published 9 months ago

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The Best Way to Teach History

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Although history does not change, it continues to grow. Every day there is more history for teachers and students to examine and learn from. But what is the best way to teach history, chronologically or... published 9 months ago

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WWI vs WWII

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The early twentieth century was mainly an extension of the nineteenth century. The dominant powers and their governments as well as political and social ideologies were largely unchanged. The First World War,... published 13 months ago

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Political Spectrum - What It Means To Be Liberal and Conservative

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The political landscape is dominated by the terms liberal and conservative. Politicians are labeled as one or other. You have the supposedly liberal media (except FOX News) and the conservative corporate... published 10 months ago

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The Gulf of Tonkin and Today

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In today's crisis in Iraq there is a power struggle that seems to be never ending between the president and congress, and the president always appears to have the upper hand. But why is Congress seemingly... published 10 months ago

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Vietnam and Two Presidents

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The Vietnam War lasted approximately twelve years, took over 58,000 American lives and destroyed two presidencies. Both Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon failed to successfully handle the war in Vietnam even... published 10 months ago

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The Policies of John Foster Dulles

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The early 1950s were an extraordinary time in American history. President Dwight D. Eisenhower presided over what at the time was the largest economic boom in history. The early 1950s was also a period of... published 11 months ago

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Bias In Reporting History

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History is written by the winners. It is also written by people, and people are biased. Since history can be interpreted in many ways, there is going to be bias in any history that is read. The question is... published 10 months ago

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The Law of Unintended Consequences in History

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An important principle in science is the law of unintended consequences. The physical and social sciences share a lot, including the law of unintended consequences. History is full of examples of decisions... published 8 months ago

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