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Papers On History
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F.D.R. / An Analytical Discussion of His Four Terms in Office
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13 page in length. A discussion of FDR (U.S. President Franklin Deleanor Roosevelt)'s terms in office. Includes some general biographical information as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Fdrpres.wps
F.D.R.'s 'New Deal'
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A comprehensive 12 page overview of Franklin D. Roosevelt's 'New Deal.' The writer explains the President's program and discusses the various measures that FDR took including those concerning labor, agriculture, restoring public confidence in banking, and more. Statistical information concerning government funding and its ultimate effectiveness is provided. Several sources footnoted.
Filename: Newdeal.wps
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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In 5 pages, the author examines his actions as president during World War II. The issues of his legendary status, his legacy, and his actions are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Roos3.wps
Franklin Delano Roosevelt And His Policy On The Gold Standard
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This 5 page report discusses the economic polices of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the gold standard in the 1930s. Goals and objectives of FDR's policies are discusses as well as the long term effect of the changes he made. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Goldfdr.wps
Huey Long, Father Coughlin & Roosevelt's New Deal
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This 5 page paper discusses the New Deal, focusing on the opposing forces. Two men who had high politician aspirations at the time (Huey Long and Father Coughlin), and opposed the president vehemently are highlighted. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: Hueylong.wps
Roosevelt / Knowledge Of Pearl Harbor
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A 6 page paper that discusses what Roosevelt did know in terms of the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Roosharb.wps
Barnes' Characters in the Light of Fascism
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A 5 page paper discussing the characters of Djuna Barnes' Nightwood as they could be viewed through the eyes of fascism. At the time Barnes published Nightwood, the tide of European fascism was rising and with it the antisemitism and homophobia that would lead to the incarceration and mass executions of Jews and homosexuals in Nazi concentration camps. The novel was seen as radical for the time, and it is now deigned as groundbreaking for lesbian literature. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Nighwood.wps
Europe Since 1870
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6 pages worth of short essays discussing Europe since 1870. Topics include the Dreyfus Affair as an example of foreshadowing (1.25 pages), Darwin's Alleged Attack on the Underpinnings of Christianity (2 paragraphs), Whether Nazis were psychotic or evil (2 paragraphs), the World War I film 'Gallipoli,' Woodrow Wilson's foreign policy, and issues relevant to Fascism and Mussolini. No Bibliography.
Filename: Eur1870.wps
The Rise of Fascism in Italy
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A 14 page paper that explores the beginning of fascist power in Italy, with a strong focus on Benito Mussolini and his reign. The paper looks at the political environment leading to Mussolini's reign and his response to it. The paper explores the political and cultural view of the populace and other political parties, and the changes in Mussolini's viewpoint/action, and how his actions led to the fall of fascism in Italy and contributed to the fall of Nazism in Germany. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Italyf.wps
The Rise Of Fascism, In Italy
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7 pages in length. Italian Fascism came on the heels of a war that physically and economically crippled Italy. In an attempt to regain control, Italian general and dictator, Benito Mussolini (Il Duce), created a political party that rivaled the existing Socialist party. Fascism was considered a harsh, dictatorship-type of power that left many people the victims of its tyranny. The writer addresses what instigated the formation of Italian Fascism, as well as touches upon various elements of the movement. Bibliography lists several sources.
Filename: Fascism2.wps
Nazism vs. Fascism
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses and compares Nazism and Fascism of Hitler and Mussolini. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Nazfac.wps
A History Of Fascism In Germany
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A 20 page paper that provides an overview of the development of fascism in Germany and focuses considerably on the impact that Hitler had on institutionalizing German fascism. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Fascism.wps
Fascism in Austria
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A 22 page paper on the rise and influence of fascism in Austria. Examined during the period between the two wrold wars, the various fascist movements are analyzed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Austria.wps
The Italian Transition From Fascism
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An 8 page paper discussing Italy's transition from fascism to democracy. The writer chronicles the rise and fall of fascism and the eventual rise of democracy, illustrates the pluralism, mobilization, and leadership of the fascist regime and the reasons for its downfall. Emphasis is given to fascist ideology and its inability to infiltrate Italian society and institutions, as well as demonstrating the inadequacies of fascism and the reasons for the rise of democracy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Italiaf.wps
The Rise Of Fascism & The Response Of The Scientific Community
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A 6 page essay on the rise of fascism which includes its major charactertistics and origins as well as a look at the role that science played in helping to formulate the rascist ideas behind the Nazi atrocities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Nazifasc.wps
Causes & Impact of the British Industrial Revolution
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A 5 page research paper which focuses on the work of historian E.J. Hobsbawm and his book Industry and Empire, in explaining the reasons why the Industrial Revolution occurred in Great Britain toward the end of the eighteenth century. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Impbrit.wps
Child Labor During The British Industrial Revolution
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A 5 page paper that discusses technologies leading to Industrial Revolution, parental/household aspects of why children were sent to the factories, factory conditions & statistics, and reformists and resolution. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Chillabo.doc
Standard Of Living In The Industrial Revolution
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A 5 page paper concentrating on the Industrial Revolution of Europe, primarily in Great Britain. The newly wealthy and growing middle class made trade prosperous while the working class continued to suffer, but positive social changes did eventually happen as people of reason insisted that all had responsibility for the millions caught in the trap of industrial work they could not escape. The limit of work hours to no more than ten in a day allowed the reacquaintance of families and even allow many children to spend their days in school, rather than in a lung-threatening factory. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: IndusRel.wps
The Decline of the British Empire
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A 5 page research paper which concentrates on the work of E.J. Hobsbawm in regards to why the British Empire declined after being the leading nation in the Industrial Revolution. The writer discusses Hobsbawm's conclusion that it was due to the fact that Britain clung to obsolete factories and obsolete technology. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Britdec.wps
The Effects of the English Industrial Revolution On Family and Lifestyle
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A 5 page paper discussing how family life and the structure of society changed in England as a result of the Industrial Revolution. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Famrev.wps
The Industrial Revolution In Europe
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In 8 pages, the author discusses how Europe became the forerunner of industrialization. The industrialization of Europe occurred long before that of North America. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Indures.wps
The Industrial Revolution In Great Britain
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A 7 page research paper that explores the ways in which the Industrial Revolution impacted society as a whole, and specifically on such areas of child labor, the formation of unions, and changes to families. The writer demonstrates how the Industrial Revolution changed the model upon which society is based and thus impacted even the smallest details of modern life. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: IndBrit.wps
Socialism As A Political Philosophy
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A 5 page paper describing socialism as a political philosophy and the impact this has on Eastern and Western Europe as they enter a new stage in economic negotiations. The author describes past events in the development of socialism and relates this to the current status of Europe following the break up of the USSR and the emergence of the European Union. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Socialis.wps
Ireland and the European Union, a Success Story
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A 12 page research paper on how the European Union contributed to the economic, political and social transformation of Ireland. The writer addresses the EU's financial contributions which helped Ireland build its infrastructure and train its citizens for the current job market, and how its policies effected political and social change in Ireland. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: Cneuirel.wps
President Carter and the Iran Hostage Crisis
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In 8 pages, the author explores the history of the Iran Hostage Crisis and President Carter's role in the crisis. The Iran Hostage Crisis will remain a thorn in former President Jimmy Carter's proverbial side. Although Carter attempted to return the hostages to freedom, he was thwarted. The president was unable to deal effectively with such a situation, and the United States was unforgiving, thus he was not reelected president. Reagan replaced Carter and only hours after Carter left his position in the White House, the Americans were freed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PCihcc.wps
Reza Shah Pahlavi & The Modernization Of Iran
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A 6 page paper discussing Reza Shah Pahlavi (1919-1944), the former military commander who was crowned Shah of Iran in 1926 and his efforts to modernize his nation. The report examines both Iran and the Shah from the beginning of his rule as Shah to the reign of his son, Muhammad Riza Shah Pahvali's rule which began in 1941. Bibliography lists ten sources.
Filename: Rezashah.doc
Scandal During the Reagan Administration
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This 6 page report examines the scandalous Iran- Contra affair with specific reference to the Reagan administration, failure to notify Congress and more. Provides a good overview of events that transpired. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Irancont.wps
The Struggle of the Kurds
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A 5 page paper discussing the Kurds and their ongoing battle with Turkey, Iraq, and Iran and their desire to attain autonomy for their country. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Kurds.wps
Ethnic Conflict / Kurds & Iraq
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A 10 page research paper that begins by discussing ethnicity and ethnic conflicts in general with specific examples to support the conclusions regarding the myths of ethnic conflict. The paper then focuses on the repression of the Kurds, in general, and specifically on Iraq's treatment of the Kurds in recent years. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Kurdiraq.wps
International Relations In Iraq
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A 3 page essay on the three types of international relations—personal, domestic and systems, and how these are all being utilized to avert war and support human rights issues in Iraq (1998). Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Intrel.wps
U.S. & Britain / Foreign Relations
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The fact that the United States is an important factor in British foreign relations is argued in this 6 page paper.Several reasons for the phenomenon are explored including political and economic factors. The paper also stresses that the countries share a common history as well as similar values. The current state of the world is the focus of this 1998 paper which notes the implications of the recent Iraqi crisis and possible consequences of the euro after it is introduced. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Britus.wps
Separation Of Church And State
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This 5 page paper looks at the issue in America with a focus on the eighteenth century. The Enlightenment is looked at as a factor in ideology during the time period. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Churstat.wps
View Of The World And Society / The Enlightenment & Scientific Revolution
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6 pages in length. Contributions to the world during the enlightenment and scientific revolution had such far-reaching and significant social and political influence that their impacts upon life are not likely to be duplicated in the near future. Indeed, the praise for such progression during these two periods can be placed upon the enlightened thinkers of that era; without their foresight of what was in store for the future, the world and all of its societies would not benefit from such technology. The writer discusses the enlightenment and scientific revolution as they pertain to the world and society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Scirevo.wps
Eleanor Roosevelt
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the admirable qualities of Eleanor Roosevelt presented in Blanche W. Cook's book Eleanor Roosevelt. Bibliography lists no additional sources.
Filename: Eroos.wps
E. L. Doctorow's 'Ragtime'
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This 5 page paper provides a concise overview of the major themes and perspectives presented in E. L. Doctorow's 1975 novel Ragtime. This paper reflects upon the societal and racial concepts noted by Doctorow, and then also defines the correlation between race and culture and the nature of man's transition in society as they are depicted in this work. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Ragtime.wps
E.L. Doctorow's 'The Book Of Daniel'
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This 10 page essay analyzes the story on several levels: the protagonist's struggle with the past and the present, his journey to overcome past events, the path that finally gives him freedom; the author's commentary on the culture of the society during the more than two decades that span the story; and on the government. The Book of Daniel is a metafictive work that interweaves the narrator's imagination wtih factual events within the context established by the real political and social conditions in post-War America in the 1950s. The Age of McCarthyism. A paranoiac society terrified of communism, some ready to accuse anyone, condemn anyone who seemed sympathetic. The background for this work of fiction is the famous and controversial case of the Rosenbergs, tried, convicted and executed for conspiracy to commit espionage.
Filename: Danielb.wps
Negotiating Sytles Of The US & The Kurds
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A 5 page paper comparing and contrasting the negotiating styles of the US and the Kurds as they fight to attain autonomy for their country. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Uskurd.wps
Dr. W.E.B. Dubois, A Leader Among Leaders
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A well written ten page paper on one of the greatest Black leaders in American history. Follow his career from being the first African American to earn a Harvard Ph.D. to Ghana where he eventually renounced his US citizenship. His idea and literary works live on today. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: CWDubo.rtf
Book Review / Text Shows Nixon as a Successful Politician !
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A 4 page review of Stephen Ambrose's book entitled 'The Triumph of a Politician' in which President Richard Nixon was actually regarded as being an important leader-- successful in most respects and even largely responsible for the possibility of the Ford, Carter, Reagan, and Bush presidencies ! No additional bibliography.
Filename: Nixonbok.wps
Detente and Nixon's Involvement
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An 8 page paper on the events leading up to detente and Richard Nixon's involvement. The writer describes the years prior to the Cold War, the involvement of Kennedy and Krushchev in nuclear armament, and Nixon's eventual move toward the lessening of hostilities. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Nixondet.wps