History - July 2006

Some will try to argue that the "glorious struggle" of the Civil War was fought NOT for slavery, but for states' rights. However, the specific right that the Southern states were fighting for was, in fact, the right to own slaves. The South only seceded when confronted with the pro-abolitionist President Lincoln. The wealthy aristocracy that made up the bulk of the Confederate government and of the officers in the Confederate army had a vested interested in maintaining slavery as it was slave labor that had made them wealthy in the first place. While it is true that the vast majority of the enlisted men in the Confederate Army didn't own slaves, and even true that most white Southerners were too poor to own slaves, this cannot mitigate the profit motive of those in command. Even if it is true that most white Southerners enlisted out of a desire to protect their families, property, and communities from Northern invaders, how can anyone reasonably ignore the CSA's legacy of slavery?

2006-07-17 04:25:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why does Hollywood feel it has to cash on this Tragedy.It was a nightmare when it happenned and I remember how sick I felt after this happenned(and still do when I think of )Maybe some may feel its a tribute to all the people it affected.But Honestly I think it too soon for this movie,the wounds are still fresh.Hollywood shouldnt be able to cash in on (for a fair amount of time at least)on other peoples pain.I know I couldnt get myself to watch this movie,but I do hope Hollywood will donate all the profits this movie may make to help with survivers families.I hope I dont sound preachy ,but I just dont want to relive this over and over (which I do whenever an ad is run for this Movie.To do a documentary on TV is one thing ,but to cash in on a movie is appalling.

2006-07-17 04:24:22 · 8 answers · asked by andyin137@verizon.net 2

please tell me from where to get a brief description about the legacy of the french revolution for the people of the world during the ninteenth and twentieth centuries

2006-07-17 04:18:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which piece of land, or country, has been invaded the most often?

I know it's a very open question, but as there are so many different facets to consider, I thought I would leave it as open as possible.

2006-07-17 04:05:23 · 20 answers · asked by paulrjamieson 1

2006-07-17 03:39:32 · 4 answers · asked by dada 1

Just wondering why the write the date as month/day/year, seems odd to me. Wouldnt the natural progression be day/month/year?
Not asking for a debate as to which is better, just want to know why.

2006-07-17 03:29:39 · 21 answers · asked by A Drunken Man 2

2006-07-17 03:22:25 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-17 03:04:02 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Religion is guidance for people to live in peace and why poeple kill others and kill themselves thinking that they do it for good cause?
I belive all religions are good and the preachers are using it wrongly.

2006-07-17 02:09:03 · 11 answers · asked by fedup 3

I really want to know does this happened cause all human came from same place. can someone genius pls explain. Thanks

2006-07-17 01:13:08 · 10 answers · asked by nova8610 1

Which period of time would have fitted 'you' best and why? If it's this one, say why please.

2006-07-17 00:47:16 · 33 answers · asked by R.I.P. 4

some attachment..a picture

2006-07-17 00:33:12 · 2 answers · asked by amizan m 1

Whey are they best and suvivel to stay

2006-07-17 00:30:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

4 me i dont know plz answer

2006-07-17 00:26:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I thought I saw him at Loch Ness the other day? Anyone else got any recent sightings?

2006-07-17 00:25:32 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

asked here in Yahoo Answers "what can we do to insure the survival of humanity over the next 50 years?" (something to that effect) My question is "is humanity worth saving?" It has been said from time to time when a person does something particularly bad to another person or animal, "that person acted inhumane and like an animal." When in truth said person acted precisely human and any other animal (save perhaps our fellow primate the chimpanzee) wouldn't, couldn't act this way. We are the only animal that thinks it is better then every other animal. Yet the least deserving of this title. So not only are we cruel. But we think our cruelness toward each other and every living thing is justified. No amount of suffering on the part of others is too much if it is in the interest of ourselves, our personal selves, our group, country or just the human race. Are we really worth saving?

2006-07-17 00:16:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

about politics, science, historical place

2006-07-16 23:26:34 · 3 answers · asked by lalitkumarbhadu 1

2006-07-16 23:13:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-16 22:36:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it really true that they are the founders of Rome?

2006-07-16 22:17:07 · 6 answers · asked by Maximus 1

Pantheon was destroyed by fire on several occassions but was rebuilt, the question I am posing is why was it not completely destroyed along with other Pagan buildings during or after the Fall of Rome? There was bronze that decorated the porch of the Pantheon where did that go?....Thank you Suzy

2006-07-16 22:17:03 · 5 answers · asked by suzyinazred 1

2006-07-16 22:03:59 · 14 answers · asked by Jack Nicholson 5

I really wanna know wat it meant i think it was something racial as all of hitlers acts were and for all we know his every thought but it had some meaning and some reason.....however wicked......he must have had a reason for taking the hindu swastika and turning it around.....wat did he want it to signify......????

2006-07-16 20:49:57 · 10 answers · asked by Mathew 1

2006-07-16 16:33:43 · 6 answers · asked by shanmugam m 1

A Cyrus Globular Jug from 700-600 Bce contains numerous rings, and I am wondering what do these rings represent and do the number of rings mean anything.

2006-07-16 16:32:59 · 1 answers · asked by Patrick W 2

2006-07-16 15:58:07 · 20 answers · asked by mohamad alkady 1

What do you think about "the protocols of the learned elders of zion",have you read them?whats your view?

2006-07-16 15:55:53 · 13 answers · asked by Ali 5

2006-07-16 15:54:33 · 8 answers · asked by Katherine E 1

2006-07-16 15:14:01 · 2 answers · asked by im_smart 3

2006-07-16 15:01:05 · 8 answers · asked by Celine 3