Category: Civil War

  • Major Factors That Undermined U.S. Reconstruction Efforts Following the Civil War

    In general, Reconstruction aimed to restore the Union, enact progressive legislation, transform Southern society, and provide civil rights to former slaves. However, regardless of positive intentions and all efforts, U.S. Reconstruction was undermined in Confederate states and may be regarded as a failure. First of all, Southern states did not want to abolish slavery …

  • Syrian Civil War in Media Coverage

    One of the more recent global disasters that have received considerable levels of media coverage has been the civil war in Syria between the Syrian rebels and the troops still loyal to Bashar Al Assad (Wieseltier, 2012). Media coverage over this event has been rather sparse due to the sheer amount of fighting and deaths…

  • The English Civil War: The Major Cause

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Other Factors Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction When studying the factors that might have led to the English Civil Wars, it is essential to consider that the conflicts did not begin as a revolution. The individuals who were actively involved did not wish for replacement of the Monarchy. Conflicting attitudes towards…

  • Discussion of Civil War in Bougainville

    Table of Contents Introduction Factors that Led to Bougainville Civil War The War Intensifies The Coconut Revolution Documentary Feature Articles and their Use in the Media Conclusion References Introduction In media and communication, information can be shared in different features that may vary in one way or another. For instance, news feature is based on…

  • The Weaknesses of Kuomintang During the Chinese Civil War

    Table of Contents Introduction Background Sino-Japanese War Corruption Military Aspects Socioeconomic Considerations Conclusion Bibliography Introduction The Peoples Republic of China traces its history back to the first half of the 20th century when it emerged victorious in the struggle against other political forces in China. However, this outcome was in no way easy or predetermined,…

  • Iraqi Civil War in 2014-2017

    Table of Contents Introduction Basic Description of the Civil War and the State Prerequisites for the Civil War Historical Background Relationship to International Relations Theories Impact on International Security Impact on the US National Security Implications for the Future Conclusion References Introduction Modern armed conflicts in fragile and failed states have dangerous consequences not only…

  • Colombian Civil War and the Issue of Political Economy

    Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Conclusion References Introduction Colombian internal conflict is one of the most protracted civil wars in the world. After a few decades, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) had established its position as the most stable guerrilla group in Latin America with considerable resources to run its operations. To…

  • Top Five Battles Won by the North

    The first battle the North won was the Battle of the Bull Run. The second battle was the Shiloh. The third battle was the Antietam. The fourth battle was the Gettysburg. The fifth battle was the Appomattox Courthouse. Referred to in the north as the Battle of Bull Run and in the South as the…

  • The Preconditions of the American Civil War

    The rise of partisan politics in the Early Republic was due to a difference in opinion on how the country should be run. There were both people who supported the constitution (Federalists) and those who did not support the constitution (Anti-Federalists or Democratic-Republicans).The Federalists wanted a strong government; They argued that the separation of powers…

  • Joshua Chamberlain’s Heroic Participation in the Civil War

    Throughout history, there have been many wars and battles that were fought. These battles were fought by an army and were led by people who became significant today. One of many that served in the military was Joshua Chamberlain, who may not be well known but is one of Americas important roles. Chamberlain became a…