Franklin, Crevecoeur & the Real American Values
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A 6 page paper looking at the nature of the American character as developed in the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin and J. Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur's Letters from an American Farmer. The paper concludes that while ethics are at the foundation of the American spirit, the very nature of that spirit precludes slavish adherence to any externally-imposed religious system. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Francrev.wps

Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible' / Concepts of Crime, Justice & Punishment
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A 5 page essay on the play by Arthur Miller that has examines the circumstances surrounding the Salem witch trials in the later part of the seventeenth century. The writer argues that the play does not revolve around religious issues, as one might expect, but rather hinges on the concept of having absolute obedience to the authority of the state. Bibliography lists no other sources.
Filename: Purcruc.wps

Salem .. McCarthyism .. And The Continuance Of Witch Hunts
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A 7 page research paper on the Salem Witch Trials. The writer discusses causes of the witch hunts, the brutality of punishment, and the ultimate restitution paid in 1711 to those accused of witchery who survived. A section of this paper also discusses the Trials' depiction in Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible' and then goes on to make comparisons between what occurred in 17th-18th century Salem and that which took place in mid-20th century America during the era of 'McCarthyism' when all suspected Communists were 'witch-hunted.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Salem.wps

Arab Nationalism / Why A Single, Unified Arab State Has Not Yet Been Achieved
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7 pages in length. Despite the fact that a single, unified Arab state has long been desired, the ever-present distraction of nation-state patriotism and tribal loyalties have remained the wedge that continues to defeat such a quest. Arab nationalism is said to be at fault for this inability to form a unified Arab state; however, there are those who contend that there exist a combination of reasons behind this ineffectualness. Not only does it have to do with Western interference and narrow-minded Arab leadership, but it also has a significant amount to do with the way that several nation-states uphold their political and social contrarieties. A considerable amount of critics believe that in order to achieve a cohesive, single, unified Arab state, there must be an end to violence and discord, as well as a move toward individual plans of development and removal of the nationalistic ideal. The writer discusses nationalism and unification as they relate to the Arab states. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: ArabNat4.wps

Did The American Revolution Help Spur The French Revolution ?
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A 14 page comparison & contrast research paper citing the causes, actions, and results of each of these historic revolutions. The writer concludes that each war was fought for obviously different reasons and in markedly different ways. Nevertheless, the American Revolution did have some influence upon the French Revolution even though the latter would have occurred eventually anyway. Bibliography lists approximately 10 sources.
Filename: Frenamer.wps

How Radical was the American Revolution?
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An 8 page paper looking at Gordon S. Wood's nonfiction book The Radicalization of the American Revolution in terms of its key issues. The paper illustrates Wood's belief that the American Revolution differed from other wars in that it not only replaced one ruler or ruling class with another, but it transformed a society based on heredity and patronage into one based on individuality and ambition.
Filename: KBrevo.wps

Political Aspects of the American Revolution
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This is a 5 page paper that presents the political positions and philosophical reasoning for both parties in the American Revolution. It delineates the legislative Acts decreed by England in an attempt to control the political policies of the American colonists just prior to the Revolutionary War. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Amrevpol.wps

Responses to the American Revolution
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A 5 page research paper that examines the origins of the American Revolution and how the outcome was often in jeopardy. The writer demonstrates both sides in this historical conflict and argues that it was mainly Washington's leadership that enabled the American forces to be victorious. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 90amrev.rtf

The American Revolution According To Bailyn & Woods
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A 6 page paper discussing and comparing views of the American Revolution as portrayed by Bernard Bailyn in 'The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution' and Gordon Wood in 'The Radicalism of the American Revolution.' No additional sources cited.
Filename: Bailwood.wps

The American Revolution: From Protection To Revolutionary Movement
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5 pages in length. No different than most other wars, the American Revolution began as the result of a quest for independence and freedom from oppressive rule. British North American colonists were content with being loyal to their homeland; it was only after British rule began enforcing unnecessary and unreasonable demands that the colonists vehemently opposed such treatment. The writer discusses that what started out as an attempt to protect and restore the rights of freeborn Englishmen soon developed into a revolutionary movement that culminated in the founding of a republic. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCAmRev.doc

The Haitian and American Revolutions
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A 4 page research paper on comparing the Haitian and American Revolutions. The writer details the general history of the Haitian revolt, including its slave basis and the leadership of Toussaint-Louverture, and distinguishes it from the makeup of the American Revolution. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Haitirev.wps

Use of Propaganda in the American Revolution
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A 10 page research paper that examines how propaganda played an instrumental role in both in instigating the American Revolution and in the way it was conducted. The writer specifically examines the ways in which propaganda was used in Canada and to convince Hessian mercenaries to defect. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Revoprop.wps

Women During The Revolution
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This 5 page paper outlines the society in which women lived during the time of the Revolutionary War in America. Dominant opinions about, standards of behavior, and expectations of American women of 18th century are presented. Bibliography included.
Filename: Wmrev.rtf

Hitler and Corradini: Nationalistic Fervor
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A 5 page comparison of how Adolf Hitler ('Mein Kampf') and Enrico Corradini ('Italian Fascisms') addressed the social domestic policies of nationalism. The writer also addresses why the two writers addressed the issue as they did. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Cnsocnat.wps

Adolf Hitler and His Terrible Psychology
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A 7 page analytical discussion of Adolf Hitler as depicted by the authors of two books : 'The Mind Of Adolph Hitler' by Walter C. Langer and 'The Psychopathic God' by Robert G.L. Waite. The writer specifically examines the underlying psychological reasons for the Nazi leader's titanic will to power and discusses why we must never let such a man achieve greatness again.
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Adolf Hitler, A Study In Tyranny / Book Review
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A 5 page discussion and review of Allan Bullock's biography of the person who would come to be known as the 20th century's most evil individual. The book examines Hitler's reign in terms of political theory and ideology -- outlining how he represented a definitive example genuine tyranny. No Bibliography or additional sources used.
Filename: Hitlerty.doc

Chamberlain And The Politics Of Appeasement
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A 17 page research paper that examines the appeasement policies of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, who tried to negotiate 'peace in our time' with Adolph Hitler. The writer argues the standard rationalization that the appeasement policies gained Great Britain one extra year of peace in order to rearm and consolidate public opinion are false and that recent scholarship has shown that appeasement had more to do with economics, both foreign and domestic, then anything else. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Chamberl.wps

Germany's Volkswagen Beetle
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A 12 page research paper which examines the history of the Third Reich's 'people's car'-the most popular car in automotive history-its legend and the reality, and how the new 'Bug' compares with the old. Although originally the brainchild of Hitler, the Volkswagen Beetle has taken on a new identity of its own. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Volksbug.doc

Hitler And The Voters
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A 7 page paper that considers why people voted for Hitler between 1928 and 1932. The writer suggests that Hitler's personal characteristics and his ideologies were supported by the economic and political climate of his day and that people voted for him because they needed relief from their existing political and economic situations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Hitler.doc

Hitler's 'SS' In The 1930s
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A 15 page analysis of the political situation in Germany in the 1930s, and what part the SS played in Hitler's rise to power, including the power struggle that went on between the SA and SS. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SS1930.wps

Hitler's Rise To Power
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6 pages in length. A discussion of Germany during the 1920's and early 1930's - with focus on how economic conditions facilitated Hitler's rise to power. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Germecon.wps

Hitler's Rise to Power -- 1921-1933
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An 11 page paper discussing the background of Hitler's rise to power in the 1920s and early 1930s. It considers the social, economic, and emotional factors that contributed to the development of the Third Reich. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Hitrise.doc

MAUS / A [Holocaust] Survivor's Tale I
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A 10 page overview of the horrors lived by one family of Holocaust survivors as revealed in MAUS I -- a cartoon book by Art Spiegelman. A brief background of Hitler's philosophy regarding the Jewish people during World War II is provided. Bibliography list two sources other than the book.
Filename: Maus.wps

Nazi Germany At War
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A 5 page paper discussing the book, 'Nazi Germany at War' by Earl R. Beck. while adequate knowledge was possessed by this reader in regards to the Nazis and their hideous acts against humanity beck's work enlightened this writer considerably. Hitler and his regime were perhaps one the most atrocious political groups of all time. The work of Beck, though tinged with an intellectual pretentiousness, gave more depth and meaning to Nazi Germany at war.
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Sociopolitical Causes Of The Holocaust
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This 6 page report provides a geopolitical analysis of pre-WWII Germany and the factors that led to the Holocaust. What were the factors that led to the mass consciousness bent on the annihilation of the Jewish people and Hitler's rise to power? Only the most brief overview of one of the most horrendous events in history can be contained in 6 pages.
Filename: Holopa.doc

Toland's Hitler
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A 6 page paper discussing the book, 'Adolf Hitler,' by John Toland. This book gives the reader a unique look into many aspects of Hitler and his life, that were previously unknown. They are fascinating facts which help to illustrate that, while he was one of the most horrid men in history, he was still a human being. The book is filled with interviews and various bits of information that most people know nothing about. A truly fascinating book. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Tolhit.doc

Aaron Burr as a Tragic Hero
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Aaron Burr is known notoriously throughout the pages of U.S. history as the failed vice-President who slayed Alexander Hamilton in a duel and then fled. But in this insightful 20 page paper, the writer argues quite strongly that Burr was not by any means a villain nor is he deserving of the scorn that his name has suffered for so long. The paper contains a detailed overview of Burr's political activity both before and after the Hamilton incident and discusses logical reasons for us to believe that he was a 'good' politician who was victimized by the propaganda of others. The number of strong arguments cited are too numerous to list in this abstract ! Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Burr.wps

Alexander Hamilton And Aaron Burr Relationship Before The Duel
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5 pages in length. One could never call Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr friendly. Their rivalry began virtually from the moment each man knew of the other's existence. Hamilton despised everything that Burr represented, including his charismatic style. As a means by which to demonstrate his contempt, Hamilton saw to it that Burr lost out to Thomas Jefferson for the presidency, instead arranging for him to occupy the position of vice president. The writer discusses how this was one of the many final straws that ultimately led up to their infamous duel. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCBurr.doc

The Aaron Burr Conspiracy
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A 9 page overview of the Aaron Burr Conspiracy, an affair in which the ex-Vice President of the United States planned to invade Mexico and Louisiana and to establish a sovereign nation in what was at the time known as the Louisiana Purchase. Concludes that the conspiracy was not really viewed as such given the political environment of the time. What to some is a conspiracy, to others is a revolution. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Aburr.wps

Major Events In U.S. History 1957-2002
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A 5 page paper that outlines and briefly discusses some of the major events of the last 45 years in the United States and their impact on American life. Some of those events include the 2000 presidential election, the attack on America, Vietnam, Dr. King and the Civil Rights movement, the assassination of President Kennedy, Watergate, StarWars and many more. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGmjhis.rtf

America During the 1920s
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This 5 page paper looks at life in America during the 1920s. Concepts such as jazz, prohibition, the labor movement and fashion are all discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA31920s.rtf

California Farm Country
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This 5 page paper looks at the evolution of farming in California, particularly since the turn of the twentieth century. Contemporary information is included regarding the problems of migrant workers. Biographical information on migrant farm worker and activist Cesar Chavez is provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA130Calrtf

Different Interpretations of Settlers in the New World
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This 5 page paper examines three writings. William Bradford, John Smith and John Winthrop have each compiled observations about their journeys to the New World. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA719his.rtf

'Being Red'
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A 5 page paper on the book 'Being Red,' by Howard Fast. This book is a memoir of Fast's life as a communist during the earlier part of this decade. His tales take the reader behind the scenes of the communist movement during very stressful times. He remained a communist for quite some time while others were leaving the faith. No additional sources cited.
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'Football Hooliganism' --Violence and Abandon in UK Soccer
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A 7 page paper that provides an overview of the phenomenon of soccer hooliganism and suggests some of the sociological determinants that have resulted in considerable problems in the British sports arena. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Socchool.wps

'Home Rule' In Ireland
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A 7 page paper on Home Rule that traces the history of events leading up to Home Rule, the struggles to establish Home Rule, and a discussion of whether it was central to Irish independence or was a British expectancy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Homerule.wps

'New' Immigrant Communities of the West: The Development of a Methodology for the Study of Urban Immigration
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of the basic perspective on a methodology to be utilized to provide a historical study of new immigrant populations in the West between 1860-1940. This paper outlines the use of a comparative qualitative study in order to integrate a historical perspective and varied instrument options. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHAmerim.wps

'Social Change In The Southwest' / 1850-1880 by Thomas D. Hall
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A 5 page analysis of this scholarly work which examines the sociological and cultural development of the Southwest focusing on what is now New Mexico and Arizona. The writer demonstrates how Hall uses world-systems theory to build a panoramic view of social change which he believes was shaped by state incorporation of nonstate societies.
Filename: Scsw.wps

'The End of Victory Culture' by Tom Engelhardt
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A 5 page paper in which the writer provides an overview of his concepts in The End of Victory Culture, especially as they relate to the transition in perceptions of the American war story in post-World War II Cold War America. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Engel.wps

'The Shoemaker and the Tea Party'; The Changing Perception of History
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This five page paper looks at the book by this name written by Alfred Young. This book depicts the role of George Robert Twelves Hews as it is seen nearly fifty years after the events. The paper looks at the way that history is recorded and perceived and how this changes over time as well as the difference between official and personal memories differ. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEbostea.wps