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Please write a well-constructed essay on one of the following topics:
It is 1990.  Because of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, President George H.W. Bush is considering a military response.  As part of his decision-making process, Bush has asked you to prepare a report on why America has gone to war in the past.  Specifically, he wants you to describe one specific event that led to America’s entry in a) the Spanish-American War, b) World War I, c) World War II, and d) the Vietnam War. Because Bush knows that wars do not “just happen,” he also wants you to examine and explain the broader economic and ideological causes for each of these wars.  Finally, he needs you to explain how each war affected the US economy – both during and after.  In your opinion, does war improve the economy?  Since Bush likes thorough reports, you must cite examples to illustrate and prove your points. In terms of grading, each war is worth about 22 points, and the opinion is worth 5 points. 

Instructions:  The purpose of this essay is not for you to provide a “laundry list” of events, but for you to pursue some analysis into the events that have shaped American history.  It is important to state a central thesis in your introduction, which you then develop in the body of your paper. Your conclusion will then restate and summarize your key points.