The major split in Islam is that between the majority Sunnis and the minority Shiites. The split goes back to events in the 7th century. After Mohammed’s death in 632, leadership of the Islamic community passed to Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, one of Mohammed’s closest companions.
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The two major parties often seem similar because both parties adopt some moderate views in order to appeal to as many voters as possible and most Americans generally agree on many issues.
World War II took place from 1939 to 1945 and the following events led up to the United States becoming involved in WWII.
In 1939, the US cancelled its trade agreement with Japan.
The US embargoed (or outlawed the buying or selling) of Japanese iron, steel, and mechanical parts.
Japan sent troops to Indochina to pressure British and Dutch Far East possessions and US, British, and other Western nations reacted by freezing Japanese assets and blocking the buying of Japanese oil.
Japan and the US were in talks to ensure peace, but ideas put forth by the Japanese were considered to be inadequate by the US. Japan was asked by the US to evacuate China but the Japanese refused to, suggesting they would instead be preparing for a war.
The Japanese bombed/attacked British and American holdings on December 7, 1941 (including Pearl Harbor).
The word ject comes from the latin root meaning to throw
