The Molly Maguires: Myth and Reality
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6 pages in length. An essay on the history of the violent labor struggle in Pennsylvania anthracite mines shortly after the Civil War. Includes the origins of the group, its tactics and modern controversy over its activities and eventual fate. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Mollmag.wps

The Morrill Act and the History of Land Grant Colleges
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The history and mission of Land Grant Colleges (Morrill Act, etc;) are discussed in this 5 page paper. Eight references and cited and listed in bibliography.
Filename: Landgnt.wps

The New Orleans Blockade
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New Orleans, as the largest port in the South, was especially crucial for both defense and offensive strategies. The capture of the city by Union Captain David G. Farragut in April, 1962, was considered a considerable strategic victory for the North. This 10 page paper explores the Blockade of New Orleans and the subsequent capture by Northern forces. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KTblckde.wps

The Presidency Of Grover Cleveland
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5 pages in length. The author discusses the presidency of Grover Cleveland who was elected as President on two separate occasions, and details who and why he was elected to office. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Grover.wps

The Presidential Election of 1828
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A 6 page paper which discusses the presidential election of 1828. The paper addresses the characters of the individuals who ran for president, the issues, the campaign, the outcome, and the significance of the election. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAelc1828.wps

The Promise of American Life & Decline of Moral Value (1865 - 1998)
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A 9 page paper arguing that moral values have not kept pace with technological progress America has seen since the Civil War. The paper uses and cites seven works of literature as sources and discussion points to provide its thesis. Red Badge Of Courage, Shane, & SeaWolf are among the works used.
Filename: Morals.wps

The Purpose Of The Civil WAR
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A 6 page paper. The questions addressed are: what was the purpose of the civil war and what does one of President Lincoln's statements say about Lincoln. The statement was: "I claim not to have controlled events, but confess plainly that events have controlled me." The writer provides a brief explanation of why the war began. The President's statement is then discussed along with other quotations from the same letter. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGcvwr.wps

The Role of Military Intelligence at Gettysburg
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7 pages. An interesting research paper on the role of military intelligence during the Gettysburg Campaign. This paper includes the roles of spies, army scouts, guides, couriers, deserters, telegraphers, and even aerial balloonists. Additional topics are the use of cavalry by both the North and the South. The well-known spy Henry T. Harrison is discussed within this paper. A summary includes how the role of intelligence affected the final outcome of the war. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: JGAgetty.wps

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