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    The Geneva Convention impacted Global affairs by defining war crimes and how to remain humane in a time of war. The Four Geneva Conventions were created by Henry Dunant, after he witnessed a battle aftermath. The Four Conventions talk about how to treat a prisoner, how to treat civilians, how to release a prisoner, and many more things. These articles and rules helped created the “Rules” for war, and what not to do in a time of war. Henry Dunant witnessed the aftermath of the Battle Of Solferino

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    the time between the Peloponnesian War and the Battle of Second Mantineia. During this time period the Spartans had just finished defeating the Athenians in the Peloponnesian War and were now the central power in Greece. As the book continues on you are shown that the city-state of Thebes was rising to power and eventually overtaking Spartan as the main power of the time. The author of the book is Godfrey Hutchinson. He is a historian and is an expert on all things Greece, from the times periods

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    used ethically in time of war without consequences? A question with many different answers from all over the world, from children, adults, and elders alike. Today, we will review quite a few things about WMD’s, such as what uniquely defines the ability of WMD’s from that of the average weapons. We will also view who created them, and why they created them in the first place. Furthermore, we will look into what was stated earlier: Are WMD’s able to be used ethically in time of war without consequence

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    There was a time when the first Great War ended. Everyone celebrated that there was peace. A darkness comes upon these countries from Germany. War breaks out and is at our door step. A time we all knew would come The Great War II. World War II began on December 7, 1941 and ended in august 1945. The axis powers were Germany, Italy, Japan, Hungary, and Romania versus the allies U.S, Britain, France, USSR, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Greece, Netherland, New Zealand, Norway, Poland

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    negative perspectives to either side. When reading The Chocolate War and An Absolute Diary of A Part-Time Indian, I experienced both sides of tribalism. When, reading An Absolute Diary of A Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie, I saw how the protagonist Arnold was able to gain support from his tribes while discovering strengths inside of himself that he never knew existed. In comparison, I discovered while reading The Chocolate War, by Robert Cormier, the protagonist Jerry had the foundations of support

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    In March, by Geraldine Brooks, we learn about the political time period of the American Civil War. The main character, Mr. March is an avid abolitionist on the Union side working as a chaplain. An idealistic Mr. March goes against his moral code of pacifism, and takes action by joining the American Civil War. If March is not as idealistic as he is, he never would have fought in the war. Throughout the novel, one recurring theme in Mr. March’s life are his decisions whether to take action against

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    Women's Roles During Times of War Despite the prevalence of war goddesses in most traditions from China to Greece to Ireland, women have been separated from the front lines of war for centuries. Western tradition claims that women are not made for war, but for household work: sewing, cleaning, cooking, and looking after children. Society told women to carry brooms in lieu of swords; to collect firewood instead of ammunition, and to keep house rather than protect a nation. Yet, for centuries

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    The American Civil War has captured the popular imagination of the world for more than a hundred and fifty years. Academic scholars and neophyte history buffs alike have published thousands of books on the subject, adding to a growing canon of Civil War literature and knowledge. Little attention is paid, however, to the intimate personal lives and sexual intimacies of the people who lived during that crucial period in American history. Historians pay even less attention to those figures who existed

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    The Civil War was a troubling time for America. The Union was struggling to identify how it would deal with states’ rights, taxation and law. Although the US had established its self as a Union of states under a central government, the concept of individual governing bodies and rebellion was still fresh in the minds of American States. While many compromises were offered to settle differences between the industrial North and agrarian South, Compromise failed and Southern States left the union; succession

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    Analysis: Gettysburg CPT Herkimer MS3             As the deadliest conflict in American history, the United States Civil war was a terrible time for America.  While it did produce great advancements in American military tactics, technologies, and medical knowledge and technology, it came at the cost of hundreds of thousands of American lives. With brother killing brother, the war was filled with terrible battles, but not many could say they as influential or deadly as Gettysburg.  From July 1st to

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