Bonnie and Clyde (1967 movie): Cultural Impacts
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(7 pp) Few if any art pieces that survive are made in a vacuum. What that means is that somehow something was going on in the country or the culture, which caused the appeal of Bonnie and Clyde? This discussion will look at the historical period of the movie itself, and the historical period of the time in which it was shown to make some conclusions. Our thesis statement for this paper is that there are numerous overlays of attitude - hope and despair-- between the Great Depression and the late sixties, which reinforced the appeal of this movie. Bibliography lists 4 sources + 1932, 1934 poetry by Bonnie Parker. Bonnie Parker.
Filename: BBgrtdbc.doc

Book Review / "The Big Change" by Frederick Lewis Allen
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A 4 page paper on this book, giving a brief synopsis. In considerable detail, the writer discusses the economic and social conditions of the period in history on which Allen writes -- the first half of the 20th century.
Filename: Bigchang.wps

Book Review / Prosecution of the Lindbergh Kidnapping Case
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A 5 page discussion of The Lindbergh Case. The writer details the investigation and the trial of the crime with regard to the role of and effectiveness of the prosecutor. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
Filename: Lindbergh.wps

Brown vs. Board of Ed -- Its Impact Today
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In this 7 page paper, the writer analyzes the impact of the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education decision of 1954. It is demonstrated that, although the Supreme Court had good intentions when deciding against segregation, the hidden racial agendas caused by this decision have had lasting effects. After over 40 years, the positive affects of the decision are questioned. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Brownvs.wps

California, the World, and the Spring of 1979
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This 8 page report discusses the events of 1979. In March of 1979, American television viewers saw the 200th episode of "All in the Family" (the show ended with its 204th episode). NASA's Voyager I made it closer to Jupiter than ever before in history and was able to show that Jupiter also has atmospheric rings and that a volcano exists on Jupiter's satellite of Io. China withdrew invasion troops from Vietnam. The European Monetary System was established and the ECU was created. However, the events taking place in Los Angeles, California, during that same period may offer even greater insight into the world. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWca1979.wps

Can The Internet Bring About World Peace?
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5 pages. Many people have asked themselves whether the advent of the internet could possibly be the technology that brings about world peace. While that is a rhetorical question, one that cannot be answered with a quick 'yes' or 'no', it is a very valid one. This paper will look at all sides of this question and help the student determine whether this is a possibility that could change the entire world. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAinpce.wps

Carol Berkin's "Making America": Changes At The Turn Of The Century
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9 pages in length. The writer discusses the Progressive Era, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt, the Great Depression and progressivism as they relate to changes at the turn of the century. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCberkn.wps

Causes Of World War I
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A 5 page paper that discusses the possible causes of World War I and the difficulties in making peace after the war ended. This was has been heralded as changing the international system forever and also as the dividing mark between the 19th and 20th centuries. The writer discusses the difficulties in determining exactly what the causes of the war were and offers some possibilities. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGww1.wps

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