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… the Cold War was at its peak, and the Soviet Union had become Cuba’s patron, pouring billions annually into its … to end the world. But today the Soviet Union has disappeared, and Russia stopped subsidies to Cuba in 1991. … permitted them to send money legally to relatives (they have long sent huge sums surreptitiously), and allowed …

…   More of  Peter Mansoor's work with Origins : 11/12/2014: Top Ten Origins: The Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham …

… In June 2011, the non-governmental organization Global Commission on Drug Policy published a report detailing the … to take advantage of any opportunity to increase their share of this highly lucrative business and to take advantage … personal health or societal dangers. But, bluntly speaking, they are also commodities traded and consumed by societies …

… colonialists in their war against Ho’s Vietminh, he had become a bitter U.S. enemy. Over the next decade, Ho frustrated American designs in Southeast Asia. By 1964, communist guerrillas, aided by the North Vietnamese army, were on the verge of toppling the pro-United States regime in South Vietnam. …

… was a sure sign of phony patriotism. At least that's what they used to teach us in the Children's Auxiliary of the … with spring now at hand, millions of sunshine patriots are turning out at the parks and beaches with various body … advertising–presumably this would apply to businesses now competing the have the biggest flag in the neighborhood. One …

… of Eastern Ukraine’s Donbass region who wanted to declare independence from Ukraine and join Russia were … and Neo-Nazis” who, backed by their NATO allies, were committing “genocide” against Russians.  In justifying the … WWII. This rhetoric dehumanizes “Nazis” for the way that they treated others during the war, and paradoxically, the …

… to start with: What do Americans fund every year at levels comparable to annual budget of the Pentagon? Answer: the … a variety of ways to cultivate the habits of generosity and they did so to a remarkable extent. Indeed, the many of … those numbers equal $28,000 and $47,000 respectively.) Apparently, America's wealthy no longer read The Gospel of …

… me!” It is the rallying cry of politicians worldwide who are unpopular, or under attack, or scandal-ridden. Sadly for … evening, his well-deserved vindication will probably never come. Thrust into a difficult situation — one he handled … his pardon of Richard Nixon. When Americans look backward, they’re impressed by bold words and dramatic actions. Ending …

… This years Veterans Day comes in the wake of fierce political campaigning over which … just ended reduced their messages to a simple claim – that they would be the truest friend and the staunchest ally of … about how we enlist veterans in public life and how rarely we listen to the actual words of these men and women. …

… Dozens of women soldiers are dying in Iraq — and no one seems to care. Why do I say that? Because the outcry that many expected over the combat deaths of American women in Iraq has not taken place. … women soldiers don’t have to cross-dress, of course. But they still have to struggle against stereotypes that they …

… immigration threatens to destroy the fabric of our society are themselves the descendants of immigrants similarly … and Sedition Acts of 1798 not only attacked free speech; they lengthened the naturalization process from five to … United States, built on its Anglo-Saxon heritage, could accommodate large numbers of Slavs and Italians whose …

… , a seven-part documentary produced by Ken Burns that appeared recently on PBS stations in the United States, explores … we think about this political family, but it is a mostly comprehensive overview in Ken Burns’ trademark engaging … the narrative.  If there are weaknesses to The Roosevelts, they mostly come down to odd choices of coverage. Episode …

… meanwhile avoiding the kind of mistakes the Soviet Union committed — or it will risk a similar defeat. In 1979, … special operations forces should it fight in Afghanistan. They are the best equipped and best trained fighting units in the …

… one day after the author's arrival. ( United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees ) We came to Greece with only a … on meager strips of grass, a mere stone's throw from where they'd been dropped off by ferries from the Greek islands. … Kelly and I spent most of our time at an abandoned warehouse between two ferry terminals, known colloquially as …

… fantastic history sites from around the web. These are websites that – much like Origins – seek to bring … most iconic places, people, and events. Among the subjects they've covered are the American Museum of Natural History, … Boys Podcast also maintains a blog at boweryboyshistory.com , which serves as an additional resource for listeners, …

… or gladiatorial games of Ancient Rome? How do these events compare? This lesson will compare and contrast the Roman … football. The lesson will end with students researching topics and creating an Infographic to increase awareness …

… and Vietnam, Bush's conditions for bringing troops home are nearly identical to Nixon's. Bush defines victory as … it. Halfway through his first term, he secretly decided to complete American troop withdrawals around election time. … The North Vietnamese were more likely to make "peace" if they could pursue their military aims after a year or two. …

…  article deals with the nature of Federalism when it comes to controlling police in the United States and some of the more controversial roles that they played and continue to play in the area of civil rights. This article highlights the difficult …

… economic sanctions on Iran, a step that, since then, they have announced. Yet there's every reason to believe … as a tool of foreign policy reveals that they have rarely achieved success. Just look at the long-time failed … to Iran in 2007. Switzerland's Swiss EGL energy trading company recently completed a forty-two billion dollar …

… time by visiting four stations around the classroom that are made up of excerpts from the Origins article and primary … students will be creating a political cartoon about a topic featured at one of the stations. Instructional …

… depicting different factors that impact the Pacific Salmon.They will also brainstorm any possible similar factors that … ideas; once the brainstorm time is over, the class will come together to observe the similar ideas students came up … Collaborative Learning Gallery Walk Brainstorm/Think-Pair-Share Comparison/Graphic Organizer Activity Lesson Materials: …

… was responsible for its own sub-imperial sphere (35). This area included East Africa, the Persian Gulf, and other parts … 1939 to over two million in 1945 (64). This process was accompanied by considerable growing pains. Indian troops … initially declined to mobilize the Indian economy because they doubted it could be made to produce wartime goods …

… their doors and institutions while other jurisdictions declared these children unwelcome. A U.S. Border Patrol poster placed around the border … these children walking through the Americas are startling, they are part of a much older and more enduring story. Mass …

… themselves is Westward Expansion a form of Imperialism?  They will analyze a series of sources first in a source … from America, Canada, and Australia in which they will compare the three sources.  From here students will be engaged … Indigenous Communities …