The war on terrorism that has been started by the U.S. government after the 9/11 accident can be said to have exerted significant impact on various spheres of the life of American people. However, it is precisely the sphere of civil liberties that has been affected to the biggest extent. As a matter of fact, the U.S. government’s war on terrorism provoked a substantial contraction of civil r... read more

The Spanish-American War of 1898 was the first imperialist war for the redivision of colonial possessions. The U.S. Government aimed to capture Cuba, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico, which were under the Spanish colonial rule. The USA did not only consider these territories as a valuable source of raw materials and markets, but also as an important base for the expansion of its capital to ... read more