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Just War Theory

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Justification of War There are three broad positions on whether war can be justified or not. Realpolitik Suggests that war, as a political act, needs no moral justification. war is accepted as a universal norm of human history, peace is always temporary While criticizing liberal approach, the realist believed that it is better to be ?hard-headed? than ?wrongheaded? Just war theory ? suggests that war can be justified only if it conforms to moral principles. The idea of a ?just war? is based on the assumption that war can be justified and should be judged on the basis of ethical criteria. Pacifism ? suggesting that war, as an unnecessary evil, can never be justified. Just War Theory Origin and history

War of 1812 DBQ

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War of 1812 DBQ The War of 1812 is one of the forgotten wars of the United States. The war lasted for over two years, and ended in stalemate. It did however, once and for all confirm American Independence. The offensive actions of the United States failed to capture Canada. On the other hand, the British army was successfully stopped when it attempted to capture Baltimore and New Orleans. There were a number of American naval victories in which American vessels proved themselves superior to similarly sized British vessels. Instructions: Read Documents 1-6 to answer questions #1-10 as well as the Essay Question. Essay Question: Explain the causes and consequences of the War of 1812, why is it often known as the Second War of Independence.

War of 1812 Essential Study Guide

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War of 1812 War between the US and Great Britain. America declared war... Causes: Great Britain had violated American Sovereignty by refusing to surrender western forts as promised in the Treaty of Paris Great Britain began stopping American sea vessels and forcing subjects on the vessels into the British military. Known as "impressment" Great Britain issues trade restrictions designed to disrupt American trade with France Great Britain provided arms and support to Native Americans in the west who were attacking American settlers Great Britain controlled much of Canada and many Americans wanted Britain to leave North American continent Major Events: Washington D.C. 1814- British burned buildings down in Washington D.C.

Progressive Era

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Samoa: 1898 Germany vs US over Samoa- There was a Samoan crisis and conflict between Germany, USA, and Great Britain. During the Samoan Civil War. 1899 US vs Germany Split- The conflict was ended in the Tripartite Convention in 1899. The Convention stated that the Samoan archipelago would be split between German and American sides. German Samoa eventually became a republic while we still hold American Samoan. This shows that there future would be controlled by Western Influence. German side was eastern and American side was western. Yellow Journalism: Joseph Pulitzer- William Randolph Hearst-

Chapter 30 Outline the Earth and its People

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Chapter 30: The Crisis for Imperial Order, 1900-1929 Introduction The assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand and his wife Global war The causes and consequences of the war Origins of the Crisis in Europe and the Middle East The Ottoman empire and the Balkans The ?Sick man of Europe? Territorial losses The Europeans meddle in Ottoman affairs and Ottoman reaction The new regime (1909) Nationalism, alliances and military strategy Nationalism: unity and division Nationalism: liberty or vengeance? Alliances Inflexible military planning and mobilization The declaration of war and German plans The ?Great War? and the Russian Revolution, 1914-1918 Stalemate, 1914-1917 The character of war changed The western front, machine guns and trenches

Chapter 8 review Pt1

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Chapter 8, Political Geography Rubenstein Globalization ? an important political trend particularly in the Post-Cold War era. Cold War was between democracy (USA) and communism (former USSR) ? arms buildup in both countries After fall of USSR in 1991, Cold War was officially over Now most of world is coming together economically, politically, and even militarily This has resulted in a loss of cultural diversity ? i.e. go to Guam, an island in the South Pacific, and find a Hard Rock Caf? Further, the standard for globalization is usually set in the USA a). This can be a source of resentment to other cultures b). Look at it this way ? would you want to emulate Shi?ite Muslim ways? Key Issue #1: Where are states located?

AP Ch 12 questions

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Which of the following is true of the Stamp Act Congress? The principle of ?popular sovereignty? was? The most common form of slave resistance prior to the Civil War was... Which of the following best describes the attitudes of Southern Whites toward slavery during the mid-19th century (ca. 1835-1865)? For farmers & planters in the South, the 1850s was a period of? The economic theory of mercantilism would be consistent with which of the following statements? The primary American objection to the Stamp Act was that? In seeking diplomatic recognition from foreign powers during the War for Independence, the American government found it necessary to? William Lloyd Garrison, in his publication The Liberator, was outspoken in calling for?

APUSH Final

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Which of the following is true of the Stamp Act Congress? The principle of ?popular sovereignty? was? The most common form of slave resistance prior to the Civil War was... Which of the following best describes the attitudes of Southern Whites toward slavery during the mid-19th century (ca. 1835-1865)? For farmers & planters in the South, the 1850s was a period of? The economic theory of mercantilism would be consistent with which of the following statements? The primary American objection to the Stamp Act was that? In seeking diplomatic recognition from foreign powers during the War for Independence, the American government found it necessary to? William Lloyd Garrison, in his publication The Liberator, was outspoken in calling for?

APUSH Notes

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American Pageant Chapter 19 Stowe and Helper: Literary Incendiaries Harriet Beecher Stowe published Uncle Tom?s Cabin, popular book that awakened North toward the evils of slavery. The book sold millions of copies, and overseas, British people were charmed by it. The South cried foul, saying Stowe?s portrayal of slavery was wrong and unfair. The book helped Britain stay out of the Civil War because its people wouldn?t allow intervention on behalf of the South. The Impending Crisis of the South, by Hinton R. Helper, southerner, tried to prove that the non-slave-holding Southern whites most hurt by slavery. The Impending Crisis of the South and Uncle Tom?s Cabin banned in South, but widely read in the North. The North-South Contest for Kansas

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