The Second World War<span> was history's largest and most significant armed conflict. It served as the breeding ground for the modern structure of security and intelligence, and for the postwar balance of power that formed the framework for the </span>Cold War<span>. Weapons, materiel, and actual combat, though vital to the Allies' victory over the Axis, did not alone win the war.</span>
The reason why a lot of text books fail tio mention the accomplisments of Nixon was due to the scandal that he had called the watergates scandal.
<h3>What was the watergates scandal?</h3>
This was a scandal that involved Richard Nixon which ultimately caused him to resign as the president of the country.
The scandal was due to the fact that he had tried to cover up the involvement of his administration in the break in of the headquarters of the democratic council.
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The literary device that Gordimer employs in the excerpt is Imagery.
Imagery is a literary device used to represent objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses. Usually it is thought that imagery makes use of particular words that create visual representation of ideas in our minds.
The "Progressive Movement" and instigation of "strikes" <span>allowed labor unions to participate in collective bargaining with business mangers, since this put a great deal of pressure on their employers. </span>
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