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American History Homework Nine Answers - Model (view source)
Revision as of 01:53, November 16, 2008
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H1. Do you agree with how the United States finally ended the fighting in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War?
H1. Do you agree with how the United States finally ended the fighting in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War?
:There is really no other way to end insurgency in an area than to simply kill or capture all rebels. Insurgents are not dependent on things which regular troops need: a structured command, logistics, and expensive equipment. In fact, with the support of the population, it is virtually impossible to conquer them. In the words of one American soldier in Vietnam, “... [I]t became necessary to destroy the town to capture it.” The Americans took the only way out: kill all the insurgents in the Philippines. (Duncan B.)
H2. How do you think the role of newspapers in the recent election compares with the "yellow journalism" of the 1890s?
H2. How do you think the role of newspapers in the recent election compares with the "yellow journalism" of the 1890s?
H3. Write about any issue you like relating to 1896-1920, or the recent election.
H3. Write about any issue you like relating to 1896-1920, or the recent election.