The Real George Washington
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Brief sociocultural analysis ( 4 pages in length) of Mason Weems' fictional book about George Washington (best known for the infamous "cherry tree" tale)- Author discusses nationalistic pride-related reasons for Weems having created so many promotional falsehoods about our nation's first president. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Georwash.wps

The Role of King George III in the Rebellion of the American Colonies Against British Rule
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In 8 pages the author discusses the role that King George III played in the rebellion of the American colonies against British rule. King George III played a major role in the American Revolution in response to their rebellion against British rule. He was determined to the restoration of imperial authority in the colonies. This backfired on him, when the colonies fought with all their might against oppression. At a great loss of men, the colonies succeeded in the revolution. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KinGrge3.wps

The Texas Constitution in a Nutshell
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This 5 page paper looks at the basics of the Texas Constitution, including sovereignty of the people, the republican style of government, separation of powers, the role of the military and the limited form of government which results from the checks and balances incorporated in the constitution. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEtexcon.wps

The Tories & The Whigs
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A 5 page paper discussing the Tories and the Whigs and their part in the politics of the American Revolution. The origins of the Whig Party in the U.S. and their eventual disintegration as a political party is also discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Toriwhig.wps

The US Annexation of Hawaii
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An 8 page overview of the economic and political factors surrounding the 1898 US annexation of Hawaii. Because of its location and tremendously productive environment, Hawaii is a strategically important military and economic accouterment. The sugar industry which existed at the time of annexation were obvious factors in the desirability of Hawaii to both the United States and Japan. Equally as important, however, was the strategic location of the islands from a military perspective. Outlines the growing Japanese presence in Hawaii in the years preceding annexation and contends that if the decision had not have been made to annex Hawaii the Japanese would have taken the islands. Notes the duality of impacts of US annexation including the tremendous cultural and physical impacts sustained by the Hawaiian people. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPhawaUS.wps

Thomas Jefferson's Writings
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This 3 page paper looks at this great man's writings in order to discover his position on democracy, democratic citizenship, elementary republics, equality, and civic virtue, among other things. The timelessness of his ideas is also noted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA015Jff.wps

Thomas Jefferson: The Pursuit Of Happiness
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A 6 page paper. What did Thomas Jefferson mean when he used the phrase "pursuit of happiness?" That is the question this paper addresses. In approaching this question, the writer reports Jefferson's original text to demonstrate the differences and the spiritual nature of his thinking. The persons who inspired Jefferson to this thinking are also described. The writer then offers numerous quotes from Jefferson's writings to demonstrate what was behind his thinking. Finally, the writer addresses what would be said to a friend who said they "couldn't find happiness." Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGjefhap.wps

Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" / Mother - Child Imagery
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A 6 page analysis of Paine's use of imagery to argue against the mother-child argument of his opponents. The writer aruges that the imagery employed was a powerful tool for Paine and effectively made the argument that Americans were not children of the parent country, that the parent was corrupt, that the images further flowed into the image of Americans as adults, and then to images of Americans as parents of their own country. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Paine.wps

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