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“After World War II, the United States started the race for economic and political world dominance, thus creating the framework for the cold war to develop.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Tensions between the East and the West existed since 1917 when the Bolsheviks came to power. Nevertheless, the Cold War started only after the end of World War II when the interests of the two countries were...
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Describe the key features of advertising in the USA in the 1920s?

One important feature of advertising in 1920s America was that it infiltrated all aspects of people’s lives. Visual forms of advertising could be seen on billboards and in magazines, newspapers, shop windows...
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Analyse the causes of the First World War

The causes of the 1914-1918 First World War can be categorised into militaristic factors, alliances, imperialism and nationalism. The competition between nations to develop superior militaries between Britai...
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What were the dates and major actors of the First World War and what was the main 'spark' that led to its outbreak?

Dates: 28th July 1914 - 11th November 1918 Major actors: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Serbia, France, Britain, Russia and the United States. Main 'spark': Sarajevo assassinations of the heir, Archduke Fr...
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Describe why Prohibition failed

Prohibition was the banning of production, transport and consumption of alcohol under the 18th amendment passed in 1920. Prohibition was instigated for several reasons. Firstly, a lot of alcohol - particular...
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