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Colonialism in Nigeria The earliest known documentation of Nigeria is that it was the sight of a group of organized states called Hausa. The earliest Nigerians were the Nok people. These Noks were skilled artisans, but they didnt last long. The Noks had disappeared by the second millennium. The Southwest region of Lake Chad, Africa…

Pakistan has long been the subject of much controversy in the realm of human rights and progressive social movements since its formation as an Islamic Republic following a violent colonial past, which ended in the Partition of India in 1947. Therefore, when the Pakistani government legalized a “third gender” category on ID cards and passports…

Philip Caputo was a regular soldier placed in to a horrific situation. Every person in a war or police action is placed in to the same situation. His actions and reactions are typical of anyone who is placed in a warzone, with an enemy who practices guerrilla warfare. I do not condone such actions, but…

Vietnam has been characterized by war since the end of world war two and, following the Geneva Accord of the 1954, Vietnam was divided by into North Vietnam inclined to communism and South Vietnam inclined to capitalism. The Vietnam War of 1954-75 was aggravated by the cold war politics between capitalist (America) and communist (soviet…

During the Vietnam war many, if not the majority of American’s believed that there were ways to resolve world conflict that didn’t involve war. This led to the formation and growth of the Anti-war movement. The Anti-war movement played a very big role in the late 1960’s, it was created in 1965 when war began…

The decision to enter war is not one to be made lightly and, unfortunately, must be made often. The devastating effects of waging war and the impact it has on an economy and civilian lives should be weighed and measured before the final decision is cast. In many cases, circumstances do not afford leaders the…

The civil war changed many things about our young country that are still residual even today. The south wanted nothing to do with the freedom of slavery, that was their way of life and economy. When the war broke out it truly was a separation of people, the north fighting for freedom and the south…

During the American Civil War, both sides of the conflict had very different strategical approaches. There were important differences in ideas on both sides. Both the Confederacy and the Union had developed strategies that in their minds would best achieve their political goals. The Confederacy sought after independence while the Union wanted the states to…

Today, many people are blessed with the growing advancement of the medical field and put many of its perks to use whether it’s antibiotics or major surgeries. Some may find it hard to believe, but nearly two centuries ago, people did not have the same privileges that are offered today. The American Civil War was…

The Civil War was the most deadliest war this country has ever faced. The worst part about it, was that it was a fight against brothers. Because of disagreements on slavery and freedom, both sides, the Union and the Confederates lost countless lives. This book showcases the untold story of the minds of the soldiers…