August Wilson / Afro-American Playwright
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A 9 page discussion of the contemporary black playwright August Wilson and several of his works including but not limited to : 'The Piano Lesson' and 'Two Trains Running.'
Filename: Augustwi.wps

August Wilson's 'Fences'
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A 4 page overview of August Wilson's play 'Fences' with special consideration of the importance of Troy and the impact that this main character has on the development of themes like racial separation and struggle. This paper also looks at Troy's impact on his family and the way in which Wilson provides an insightful look into the culture and history of 1950's black America.
Filename: Fences.wps

August Wilson's 'Fences' # 2
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This 7 page paper examines how racial discrimination, African-American culture and family life were depicted during the 1950s in August Wilson's Pulitzer prize-winning play, 'Fences.' The paper provides an overview of the entire play, but focuses primarily upon Act I. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Fences2.wps

August Wilson's 'Fences' / Significance Of The Title
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A 5 page paper on this 1987 Pulitzer prizewinning play. The paper comments on the relationship between the title and the fences the characters erect around themselves, symbolized by the fence Troy Maxson builds on his property. It concludes that African Americans have interiorized three hundred years of racism and allowed it to warp the way they think of themselves, and building emotional fences is a form of self-defense. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Auwilson.wps

The Roots of Nonconformity in the Works of Willa Cather
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A nine page paper looking at Willa Cather's lesbianism as a reason for her nonconformist views. The paper asserts that due to the threat of being blackballed in the publishing industry, Cather was forced to hide her homosexuality, but her nonconformity shines through in her works. Bibliography lists seven sources.
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The Trope Of Jazz / Blues In Black Literature & Poetry
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A 15 page research paper which explores the profound connection between blues and jazz and African-American literature and poetry. The writer relates how music was the only source of creativity allowed blacks during the slave era, and how this caused a rich musical heritage to be developed which has carried over into works of such writers as Langston Hughes and Toni Morrison. The 'Coltrane poems,' which were inspired by the work of the great jazz musician, John Coltrane, are also explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Litpoet.wps

Contributions Of African-Americans To Music & Art
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A 5 page research paper which examines the multiple contributions of black Americans beginning in the colonial period and giving a brief overview to the present. The writer's covers such topics as the Harlem Renaissance, African-American contributions to music (Joplin, Coltrane, etc.), and the works of contemporary novelist Toni Morrison. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Afamart.wps

Thoreau's 'Civil Disobedience' vs. Douglass' 'Narrative Of The Life Of ...'
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A 5 page discussion of the two men, their backgrounds, their views of slavery and their approaches to obliterating it. Bibliography lists 3 primary sources including the books.
Filename: Thordoug.wps

The Movement Against Apartheid
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This 14 page paper presents a view of Apartheid and the movement against Apartheid in the 1980s and early 1990s. This paper considers the role that religion played in the movement against Apartheid in South Africa, as well as the roles of Steve Biko, Desmund Tutu, indigenous religions, and Nelson Mandella. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHbiko.wps

Religion And Slavery
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An 8 page paper rationalizing the existence of slavery through religion. In Antebellum times here in America, slavery was justified through religion in many ways. Even African American spokesmen often claimed that God sent slavery to the African American in order to teach them about suffering and truth. The white man used religion as an excuse mainly in the context that the African American was no more than an animal and as such was entrusted to them so that the they might teach the African American about religion and the path of righteousness. This is not to say that this reality was righteous, for it was not, but it was the excuse many used for the mistreatment and the enslavement of the African American. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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A Comparison of Slavery in Greek and Roman Times with Slavery in the Americas
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A 12 page review of the institution of slavery in ancient times and that which existed in the 'New World' after colonization by European peoples. Discusses the encomienda system in Central and South America which essentially enslaved the Native Americans of the region and the use of black slaves in the Americas as well. Provides period quotes from Frederick Douglass and Alexis Tocqueville illustrating two different views of black slavery in the Americas. Compares the similarities and differences and summarizes that in the Americas the distinction between slave and master was more often racially based and therefore the slave seldom achieved a societal position of equal which was possible in Rome and Greece. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPslaveR.wps

Frederick Douglass & His Crusade Against Slavery
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A 5 page examination of the life and work of Frederick Douglass. Includes information regarding his most noted literary works, his activities as a speaker in the abolitionsist movement as well as information on other activities of his life which were dircted against slavery. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Fredcru.wps

Frederick Douglass / Brawn or Brain
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A 5 page examination of the fight between Frederick Douglass and Mr. Covey as related in the 'The Narrative of Frederick Douglass'. Concludes that in reality the fight had no real bearing on Douglass' real crusade against slavery or his determination to attain freedom. Points out that Douglass' real impetus for freedom came from his quest for knowledge and that it was not Douglass' brawn that allowed him to succeed in escaping the bonds of slavery but his brains. Emphasizes that Douglass was a man of refinement rather than one who would resort to violence as the primary means of accomplishing a goal. Bibliography lists 3 sources including the Narrative.
Filename: Dougbb.wps

Abraham Lincoln's Trip to Freedom / How He Came To Believe Slavery Was Wrong
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This five page-paper presents the story of Abraham Lincoln's journey to the presidency and the abolishment of slavery. Bibliography lists four sources.
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African Slave Trade / 3 Views
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A 5 page analysis of three articles on the origins of slavery. Eric Williams, Winthrop D. Jordan and David Brion Davis offer three contrasting views on the origins of slavery and how slavery interacted with the development of racism. While each view is logical and based on historical fact, the three perspectives differ considerably in their basic premise. The writer discusses each while analyzing their similarities and differences. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Ast3view.rtf

American Life & The Institution Of Slavery
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A 5 page examination of life in America in regard to slavery as evidenced through the autobiographies of Frederick Douglass and Benjamin Franklin. Bibliography included.
Filename: Dougfran.wps

American Slavery/American Freedom - An Analysis
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A 6 page analysis of Edmund S. Morgan's book American Slavery/American Freedom: The Ordeal of Colonial Virginia. In this book Morgan examines the economic and demographic development of early Virginia. The fact that a love for liberty and equality in the American colonies developed simultaneously with a reliance on the institution of slavery is the central dichotomy in the study of early American history. Morgan examines this relation and postulates that the experience of Virginia is indicative and applicable to the rest of the colonies regarding the issue of slavery. No additional sources cited.
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An Overview Of Slavery
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A 7 page paper that explores slavery from the Revolution through emancipation. The paper explores the issue through the political processes and impassioned abolitionist statements that occurred during those years, including slave revolts, Dred Scott, compromises, a number of abolitionist statements, and the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Debates On The Abolition Of Slavery
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An 8 page paper that defines the hottest event leading up to 1876 to be the debate over the abolition of slavery, not only on moral grounds, but also on the political grounds of retaining the union of states. Debate topics include writings and speeches made by Garnet, Douglass, Garrison, Grimske, Lowell and Walker. The paper concludes with comments around the Lincoln 'house divided' speech, and the Lincoln-Douglas debate of Oct 15 1858. Bibliography lists more than a dozen sources.
Filename: Slavec.wps

Freedom & Slavery / Is Freedom Really Better?
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A 9 page paper discussing opinions surrounding the issue of freedom as it relates to all aspects of life in regards to two separate pieces of work. One piece of work is The Lowell Offering, edited by Benita Eisler, and The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, by Frederick Douglass. The Lowell Offering is a book which is a compilation of narratives by the mill working woman. These women were free and worked for a wage. In Frederick Douglass's book he was a slave and later became a free man. There are many similarities and differences but the question that needs to be addressed and answered, based on these two works, is whether or not the institution of slavery was better at taking care of the worker than the industries that offered them jobs.
Filename: Lowell2.wps

Freedom from Slavery: Gender Issues
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A 5 page paper which examines if issues of slavery and freedom were different for men then they were for women. 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass' by Frederick Douglass, 'Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl' by Harriet Jacobs, and 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' by Harriet Beecher Stowe are the works utilized to conduct this examination. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAfreegend.wps

Marriages Under Slavery
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This 5 page overview on wedding ceremonies held for slaves in nineteenth century America details customs such as 'jumping the broom.' The role of the church is also addressed. The paper ends with marriage statistics from the time period. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Slavewed.wps

Payback Time/ Reparations for Slavery
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A 6 page research paper that examines the social issue as to whether or not reparations should be made to the African American descendants of slavery. The writer argues on behalf of such legislation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: 99repara.wps

Revolt on the High Seas in the Atlantic Slave Trade
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An 8 page research paper that presents an overview of how resistance was often staged by captives abducted into slavery. The writer focuses on the Amistad incident and discusses the effects that this had on the U.S. abolitionist movement and also possible effects in Africa. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Afrevolt.wps

Slave Life in the American Colonies
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This 9 page paper provides a comprehensive overview on slavery in America. One section explores differences between slaves in the North and South and another looks specifically at slave families. Much is discussed concerning culture and customs as it existed in colonial America as pertinent to slavery. A brief history on the inception of slavery in America is also included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Slavlife.wps

Slavery & Racism
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This 5 page paper examines the issue of slavery and its connection to racism. Although many assume that prejudice is an inherent part of slavery, some scholars argue that the institution was simply a vehicle of economic need. Two articles which tackle this issue are summarized and compared. A 1 page outline is also provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Slavrace.wps

Slavery / Differing Viewpoints
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A 5 page overview of the issue of slavery and the differing viewpoints surrounding it during and after the Civil War. Includes an overview of the views of Abraham Lincoln, John C. Calhoun, Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, and W.B. Du Bois. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Slavdif.wps

Slavery / U.S. vs. Caribbean
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An 8 page paper that explores the issue of whether slaves lived under 'better' conditions in either of these countries. The paper shows that the conditions of the slaves was similar during the years of slavery, and discusses the current debate on the socioeconomic impacts of slavery in the two areas (U.S./British colonies). The paper posits that the difference between the two regimes is that in the United States the freed slaves have educational and economic opportunities not available in the Caribbean. The paper relies heavily on the experiences of two Black journalists in support of the argument. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Slavery In Colonial America
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A 6 page paper on slavery in Colonial America in which the writer discusses such concepts as slave societies, slaves as an economic necessity, etc.; Sections also focus on the hardships endured by slaves including physical abuse, mental torture, and more. Social and political issues as they existed are examined in great detail and the paper concludes with words on how early U.S. political ideology began to attack slavery and plant the seeds for eventual conflict between the North and South. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Slaveryc.wps

Slavery In New England
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A 5 page analysis of slavery in New England explores assumptions made by Piersen in Black Yankees. The destruction of black family ties in the eighteenth century is thought to have caused the failure of blacks to become integrated into the dominant culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Slavery In The 19th Century South
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to slavery in the South in the 19th century, including the fact that slavery was not a monolithic institution, that there were slaves who owned property, and focuses on the examples provided by Frederick Douglass and Harriet Jacobs. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Slave19.wps

Slavery In The New World / Work Force
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A 5 page research essay that investigates the reasons Africans came to be exploited as slave labor. Researchers point to the sugar boom in the Mediterranean and then again in Brazil, labor shortages and the reliability of black slaves. Both nations owed their success to black slaves. Their success established the model of labor for a successful colony. The model was then repeated in developing colonies. Bibliography included.
Filename: Slave.doc

The Realities Of Slavery
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A 5 page paper discussing stereotypes of slaves versus the realities of slave life, including methods of resistance. The writer provides an overview of various misconceptions of slave life and reasons for slave behavior as well as various forms of resistance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Dehumanization of Frankenstein Compared To that of Frederick Douglass
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A 6 page comparison of the dehumanization to which Frederick Douglass was exposed as a slave to that to which Frankenstein, the 'monster' of Mary Shelly's creation, was exposed to. No additional sources cited.
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Bias In Television
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A 9 page paper. Is there still bias in television? Writers and researchers unequivocally state both sexism and racism can be found in all aspects of television. This essay discusses sports, newscasts, commercials and entertainment programs and the bias that can be found. 1 page outline included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Black Crime and Unfair Sentencing
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An 11 page research paper discussing in great detail the subject of blacks who commit crime and the sentences that they receive. Examines the disparity between white sentencing and black sentencing--makes strong arguments. Bibliography contains 8 sources.
Filename: Blackcri.wps

Russian Border Guards
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An 18 page research paper that examines the past and present of the Russian border guard. The writer details the history of the guard and how they maintained the 'Iron curtain' for the former Soviet Union and then details how the guard has changed with the demise of the USSR. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: 90guard.rtf

Discrimination / Cause & Effect
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In 6 pages, the writer discusses the cause and effect of discrimination. The Rodney King case is used as one of the prime examples. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Black Literature: The Changing Aesthetic Norms In The 20th Century
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6 pages in length. Black literature has made tremendous strides throughout the twentieth century. With the invaluable help of such historical figures as Rosa Parks, James Weldon Johnson, Richard Wright, Karenga and W.E.B. Dubois, the representation of blacks within the boundaries of literary arts has indeed blossomed. The writer discusses how within their individual works and endeavors, each one was significantly responsible for establishing black literature as the respected and appreciated entity it is today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Richard Wright/ Black Boy
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A 5 page analysis of Richard Wright's autobiographical account of his youth, in which he recounts what it was like to grow up male and black in the South during the first half of the twentieth century. It is a story of rage, fear, and oppression. Although he lived in a culture that had a well-defined place for him, a place that was based on the assumption that blacks were inferior‹sub-human, even‹Richard Wright never assimilated into himself the idea that he was inferior in any way to the whites that surrounded him. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99blboy.rtf