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Term Papers on Catherine the Great of Russia

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How Abraham Lincoln Overcame Social and Political Obstacles in the Elimination of Slavery and Preservation of the Union »

This is a 4 page paper discussing the political and social obstacles Lincoln had to overcome to achieve his goals. After President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 16, 1865, writer Stephen Oates in his book “Abraham Lincoln: The Man Behind the Myths” (1984) said that Lincoln became symbolic to ...
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Europe During the 19th Century »

This 6 page report discusses several questions related to European development and international relationships in the 19th century. In the 19th century, the nations of Europe were confronted with a large number of “new” issues. In terms of politics and social issues but far more in terms of economics, ...
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Life and Works of Korean Philosopher T'oegye »

An 8 page paper which discusses the life and works of T'oegye, a great philosopher in Korean history, in the context of the times of T'oegye. The history of Korea is discussed as it illustrates the conditions prior to, during, and after, the life of T’oegye. His works and his influence ...
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The Peloponnesian War - A Conflict of Ideologies »

5 pages in length. According to the political ideologies of Thucydides' "History of the Peloponnesian War," the primary cause of conflict between Sparta and Athens was the fact that the Athenians tried to create a problem between the city-states of Corinth and Corcyra. Athens was summoned to help the ...
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Eugene Weber on Fascism »

A 5 page paper that simplistically discusses fascism as experienced in Germany and France, according to Eugene Weber in his book titled “Varieties of Fascism.” In many ways both of the types of fascism were very similar in that they controlled the people to a degree where the country itself suffered great damage, as ...
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The Industrial Revolution's Economic Impact »

A 3 page paper discussing how the advent of the Industrial Revolution affected local economic relationships that previously had been in effect, and how ultimately those changes gave rise to changes in the stock market structure. Lack of governance allowed entanglements that would be illegal today, allowing the crash of the market in ...
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Declaration of Independence and Abraham Lincoln »

The concepts of personal freedom, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are an integral component of the social system in the United States. This 5 page paper argues that if the Declaration Of Independence is to be considered as internal truths, then Abraham Lincoln cannot be considered a great President. Bibliography lists 8 ...
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Predictions of Alexis de Tocqueville and the Survival of Native Americans »

A 6 page discussion of Native American survival into contemporary times even in the face of great odds. Notes the perceptions of Alexis de Tocqueville on his trip to the U.S. in 1831 and asserts that even given the dire predictions Tocqueville made, the Native American has managed to ...
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Beer's History and its Production »

This 5 page report discusses beer -- its evolution, technological advancements, and the processes involved in its production. The fundamental ingredients of beer are water, malt, hops, and yeast. The major variation in beer is the type of yeast used to ferment the product. And yet, beer has gained a great deal ...
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Slavery and Thomas Jefferson »

This 3 page report discusses the great American, Thomas Jefferson, and the fact that he was a slaveowner. Ironically, Jefferson also claimed that the only reason that he was willing or able to "keep" slaves was because he feared that emancipation would ultimately lead to a race war. Nonetheless, his own lifestyle was dependent ...
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U.S. Democracy and the Civil Rights Movement »

6 pages. The Civil Rights Movement in American Democracy had a great impact on life in the 1950's and 1960's. Within this paper are discussed some of the main events of the movement, their importance, and who was involved. Some of the major organizations associated with the Civil Rights Movement are discussed ...
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American Colonies and Slavery Origins »

(7 pp). Although, the number of African American slaves grew slowly at first, by the 1680s they were essential to the economy of Virginia. During the 17th and 18th centuries, African American slaves lived in all of England's North American colonies. Before Great Britain prohibited its subjects from participating ...
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America in the Eighteenth Century and Standing Army Support »

This 5 page report discusses the problems and controversy associated with the development of a standing army during America’s Revolutionary War. Many, if not most, of the Founders of the country wanted the United States to be defended by a small, professional military and a large people’s militia. It had already been proven in ...
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Human Nature, Culture, and Capitalism »

5 pages. In a letter to Thomas Jefferson in December of 1819, John Adams wrote, "Will you tell me how to prevent riches from becoming the effects of temperance and industry? Will you tell me how to prevent riches from producing luxury? Will you tell me how to prevent luxury from producing ...
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Cultivating Gentleman by Tamara Plakins Thornton »

This 5 page report discusses Tamara Plakins Thornton's "Cultivating Gentlemen: the meaning of country life among the Boston elite, 1785-1860." By the opening years of the 19th century, the wealthier "gentlemen" of the Northeast were determined to create their own version of a "back-to-nature" movement. To a great degree, such agrarianism was inspired by the writings ...
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U.S. Colonies and Slavery »

(7 pp). Although, the number of African American slaves grew slowly at first, by the 1680s they were essential to the economy of Virginia. During the 17th and 18th centuries, African American slaves lived in all of England's North American colonies. Before Great Britain prohibited its subjects from ...
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How August Strindberg portrays Naturalism in Three Plays »

(5 pp) In the he late 1880s Strindberg began to experiment with free verse and created the great dramas The Father (1887), Miss Julie (1888), and Creditors (1888). The Father vividly expresses Strindberg's view of the war between the sexes, in which he saw man as ...
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