Development Of The American Identity In The 19th Century
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This 6 page report discusses how the United States developed its own unique 'identity' in the 19th century. Change and establishment of that identity was found in issues relating to race and slavery, the development of the American political system, and the westward expansion of the country. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Douglass's "The Hypocrisy of Slavery"
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of Douglass's 1852 speech given in Rochester, New York. A thorough analysis of the rhetoric is provided in light of the political climate of the day. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Emergence of Liberalism in the United States
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This 12 page report discusses the various societal and cultural dimensions, especially in terms of political ideology, that served as the framework for the emergence of liberalism in America in the late 18th century and the first half of the 19th century. The liberalism that emerged in America during the 19th century was the product of many different currents of thought or "cultural dimensions" that had developed over the approximately 100 years between the American Revolution and the Civil War. The origins of liberal ideas conflicted with the established practices of republicanism and resulted in a certain degree of conflict regarding the importance and the actual definition of democracy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Faneuil Hill A Historic Place That Changed to Accommodate the Times
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This seven-page-paper presents a detailed description of Boston's Faneuil Hall and its historical signifigance for the city as well as the nation. Bibliography lists four sources.
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Forts As Trade Centers In the Old West
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A 12 page analysis of two accounts of Anglo-American colonization of the West: Indian Survival on the California Frontier by Alberto Hurtado and Ritual Ground by Daniel C. Comer. These two historians are part of a new wave of scholars who are revealing aspects of history not found in traditional texts. The writer demonstrates how these two scholars place historical events within a sociological context which gives new insight into this topic. No additional sources cited.
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Frederick Douglass, Citizenship And The Dred Scott Decision
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Two documents - the 'Fourth Of July' speech by Frederick Douglass in 1852 and the opinion of Justice Taney in the Dred Scott versus Sanford case of 1857 are, in essence, declaring the same thing - that blacks of the pre-Civil War era do not have the rights of an American citizen. This 5 page paper compares the opinion of Justice Taney with the speech by Douglass. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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General Robert E. Lee / A Man of Principle ?
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In this well-written 12 page paper, the writer examines the life and service of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. For the most part, the research is concerned with whether or not his decision to leave the U.S. military and join the Confederate Army was based upon character & principle or just selfish ignorance and loyalty to a "petty" state flag. It is argued and concluded that Lee was indeed a hero of great character who stood by what he believed in and made the best choice possible. An excellent Civil War study. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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George Pullman and Pullman, Illinois
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A 5 page research paper that examines the question of whether or not nineteenth century railroad car industrialist George Pullman was successful in fulfilling his intentions for the town that he built for his employees, Pullman, Illinois. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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