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The quote "A Splendid little war" by Secretary of State John Hay summarizes the Spanish American War in 1898. While this war could be seen as an act of aggression by the 20th century standards this war was beneficial to the United States of America while being deviating to the Kingdom of Spain for many reasons. There were many causes for the Spanish American War. The first long term cause was the Wilson Gordon Tariff. This tariff ultimately decreased tariff rates for may Europeans nations excluding

Ever since the dawn of mankind, humans depended on each other for support. We looked after each other and brought help to any of our neighbors. However, that sense of community barely exists as we now live in a more individualistic society, because of reasons such as the advent of technology like smartphones. We now seem to be more engaged in our own lifestyles, refusing to change from them, which leads to isolation and negligence to help others in the world. It has, sadly, become a common practice

1) The colonists who settled in North America a) The “American” people had no notion to create a new nation against the British. i) Most wanted an agricultural society modeled on English ideals:liberty, self-government, religious tolerance, economic opportunity, and willingness to subjugate outsiders. b) French and Indian War from 1756-1763 i) Strengthened ties with Britain, since French and Indian enemies were mutual. ii) Financially overstreched Britain imposed taxes in 1763; the colonies fought

Woodrow Wilson and The Presidency From the beginning of the 1912 election, the people could sense the new ideas of Woodrow Wilson would move them in the right direction. Wilson's idea of New Freedom would almost guarantee his presidential victory in 1912. In contrast to Wilson's New Freedom, Roosevelt's New Nationalism called for the continued consolidation of trusts and labor unions, paralleled by the growth of powerful regulatory agencies. Roosevelt's ideas were founded in the Herbert Croly's

OVERVIEW OF THE CASE Globe Asiatique (GA), also known as Globe Asiatique Realty Holdings Corporation, is known for its market-oriented and service oriented quality homes at affordable prices. Through its marketing strategy, GA became one of the most well-known housing developers in the Philippines. According to the founder Mr Delfin Lee, it was named as Globe Asiatique “because we want to be global in thinking and standards of quality, at the same time we're excited about being Asian," aside from

Oysters: Historically Not Just for the Wealthy The oyster’s role has change many times throughout history; from the staple food of the Wampanoag Indians to the oyster saloons in New York, moving to the dining rooms of Boston all the way to San Francisco. It moved from a food item of sheer necessity to serendipity and, according to the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America (2004), during the 1610 Jamestown food shortage, colonists traveled to the James Rivers to sustain themselves on the

Only 5% of the entire ocean has been explored. That number is so unbelievable because the earth is 71% water; it takes up most of the earth! Marine biology is the study of life in the oceans and other saltwater environments (Kahle). Marine biologists study saltwater plants, animals, habitats, and how all of those factors work together in harmony (Kahle). The ocean is more important than most people realize; it drives weather, regulates temperature, and, ultimately, supports all living organisms

Running head: ARGENTINA ARGENTINA Argentina Comp. II Halbert Alvarez Abstract Argentina is one of the largest countries in the world. It is sitting at the eighth largest country. It is filled with many valuable minerals. Also, Argentina has a great background of history. It was discovered by Juan D?az de Sol?s in early 16th century. It was disputed and is still being disputed today! Sebastian Cabot went exploring in 1526. He established a fort named Sancti Sp?ritus. Then

arrived, she was really under the weather with either a terrible cold or flu virus. We still went away to Santa Cruz for a few days, but she just sat in a chair on the balcony of the motel, all bundled up in a blanket while I would read to her. We tried to make the best of it and have a good time together, anyway. She sounded so positive about things that she wanted to cut short our time in Santa Cruz and get back

Today, Roller Coasters dominate amusement parks across the world. With 672 roller coasters in the United States alone, and 3,656 operating coasters across the world this thrill ride is widely know, as well as enjoyed. However, when the majority of the population thinks of this common ride all it 's known for is the excitement, butterflies, long waits in line, the speed and memories that come with it. It seems no one could name where the first roller coaster was built, how they came about, or even