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Truth and History »

This 6 page paper considers the question of truth with regard to one historical incident, the Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire of 1911. It also discusses ways in which an examination of this incident is relevant to our understanding of the present, and whether it illuminates any contemporary incident. Bibliography lists ...
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Federalist No. Fifty One by James Madison »

3 pages in length. In Federalist paper #51, James Madison writes that "if a majority be united by a common interest, the rights of the minority will be insecure" (Madison, 1788), a statement whose message is meant to warn of the socially inequitable practice of utilitarianism. Bibliography lists ...
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Analyzing The Lexus and the Olive Tree by Thomas L. Friedman »

A 5 page paper which examines how the death of the Cold War led to the birth of globalization, which has restructured capitalism and international relations in the twenty-first century. No additional sources are used.
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Pros and Cons of Detaining Suspected Terrorists »

5 pages in length. Exploring two ethical theories – categorical imperativism and ethical egoism – helps one to gain a significantly better understanding as to why the Bush Administration should immediately transfer all detainees captured in the "War on Terror" to civilian detention centers and afford them with all ...
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1991's War in the Persian Gulf »

This 7 page paper provides an overview of this war that occurred during the first Bush presidency. Key players and major events are relayed. Strategy is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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American Colonies and Mercantilism »

This 3 page paper examines the belief known as 'mercantilism' and how it led to the Navigation Acts, which were one of the factors in causing the American Revolution. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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1095 Speech of Pope Urban II and its Relevance »

This 3 page paper examines the speech that would call for the First Crusade. The social and political background of the speech is examined as well as why the Pope received such overwhelming support. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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John Brown's Controversial Activities »

An 8 page paper which examines Brown’s role in commencing the Civil War and whether his contemporary label as ‘the father of terrorism’ is an accurate one. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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U.S. Democracy and Worldviews »

Since the start of the most recent Gulf War, the countries of the world have placed the United States under close scrutiny. Once self-proclaimed as one of the foremost democratic countries of the world, recent events in political history have led some to believe that the American democratic process ...
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Faulty Basis for the Cold War »

This 3 page paper argues that the Cold War was based on faulty assumptions, and tries to understand why they were widely believed. Bibliography lists one source.
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Argument: Blackwater Should Not Be Above the Law »

This 4 page paper discusses the private mercenary army Blackwater, which is accountable to no one, and argues that it should not continue to operate above the law. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Iraq: The Wrong War »

In four pages this persuasive essay argues that the war in Iraq is wrong and discusses why it must end as soon as possible. A satirical examination on this topic consisting of one page is also included. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.
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War in Africa »

A 3 page research paper in which the first 2 pages discuss civil war in Africa and the Nigerian civil war of the 1960s specifically and the last page offers definitions of terms. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Macroeconomics; The Price of Oil »

This 6 page paper looks at the price of oil including the price in 2007 as well as events such as the embargo of 1973 and the crisis of the 1970’s, the impact of the First Gulf War and the aftermath of 9/11. The paper compares the patterns in oil ...
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Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase »

A 3 page consideration Jefferson’s actions surrounding one of the most important land acquisitions in American history. This paper considers why Jefferson acted outside Congressional approval. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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An American Genocide »

A 4 page essay that refers to a TV documentary. An episode of a TV documentary series narrated by Jack Perkins, Savagery and the American Indian, which aired in 1991, relates the saga of 300 years of hostilities and atrocities perpetuated against Native Americans, first by European settlers and then ...
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Thomas Jefferson: An Embodiment of Contradiction »

A 3 page examination of the contrast that existed between Jefferson’s ideologies on freedom and equality and his life. This paper argues that, to one degree or another, we all experience conflict between what we believe and what we do. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Book Review of Joseph J. Ellis’ His Excellency: George Washington »

In four pages this paper presents a review of Ellis’ acclaimed 2004 historical biography on the first President of the United States that considers how the author selected his choice of subject, the questions the author seeks to answer, the thesis the author argues, and how successful he is at ...
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Satire Modeled After Candide »

A 5 page satire that is fashioned after and inspired by Voltaire's Candide. The first 4 pages of the paper tell the story of Herbert, a good-hearted lad, congenial and sociable, which were qualities that he combined with the "utmost simplicity of mind" (Voltaire 3) and who follows his father ...
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The War In Iraq: Our Troops Should Not Leave Too Quickly »

9 pages in length. The writer discusses that even though the initial decision to enter into war with Iraq was not necessarily the right one, America nonetheless needs to remain enforce in order to carry out the plan to democratize the oppressed country. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Fischer/Washington’s Crossing »

A 3 page book review of David Hackett Fischer’s Washington’s Crossing. This text describes the pivotal events in the American Revolution that led up to Washington crossing the Delaware and giving the Americans their first victories of the Revolution. Fischer describes these engagements and their significance and meaning in a ...
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"Sorrow Of War," "Perfume Dreams" And "In Country" - Review »

12 pages in length. Ninh's The Sorrow of War, Lam's Perfume Dreams and Mason's In Country are drawn together by the single thread of war, yet their unique perspectives take readers on three distinct journeys that cultivate entirely distinctive impressions. For a war whose perspective is typically that ...
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Edmund S. Morgan/American Slavery, American Freedom »

A 4 page book review of Morgan's award-winning treatise on the evolution of racism in the American colonies. In this text, which is one of the most "celebrated books in recent American historiography," Morgan explores the connections between "slavery, freedom, persistent inequality and American egalitarianism." Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Can We Win the "War on Terror"? »

This 3 page paper discusses the methods we can use to win the "war on terror" and whether or not it can be won in the first place. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Maxine Hong Kingston/Warrior Woman »

A 4 page research paper that has 2 sections. The first section compares the tradition of slavery in China, as described by Kingston's mother, with slavery in the history of St. Thomas. The writer speculates on how this makes the student researching this topic feel. The second section offers ...
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How Revolutionary was the American Revolution? »

This 3 page paper discusses the question of whether or not the American Revolution made a real difference in the issues of slavery, religion and women's rights, and argues that it was not as revolutionary as first thought. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Strategy Assignments »

An 8 page paper containing 3 assignments in strategic planning and public administration. The first addresses the role of strategic planning in a highly political environment; the second discusses clarifying the organizational mission statement; and the third assesses three mission statements. The organizations used are the US Naval ...
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A Plea for a Native American Alliance »

A 3 page plea for Native Americans to join into a common alliance to resist white expansion. Written from the perspective of one Native American in the 1800s, this paper tells of what will come if the alliance is unsuccessful. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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WWII And The Cold War »

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses women's role in WWII and one of the most lasting impacts of the Cold War. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Procopius/The Secret History »

A 6 page book review that examines Procopius’ The Secret History.The writer argues that examination of this text shows that Procopius felt that the most pressing problem of his generation was the tyrannical and amoral nature of its ruling class. In other words, Procopius’ Secret History offers a ...
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Scientific Revolution and Government Attitudes About Science »

12 pages in length. This paper describes the attitude of the government towards science following the Scientific Revolution. It was generally a positive one. The widespread interest in science after the revolution lead political leaders in Europe to support the sciences and saw the advent of Scientific ...
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We Now Know Rethinking the Cold War History by John Lewis Gaddis »

5 pages. Yale Professor John Lewis Gaddis, in his book, "We Now Know: Rethinking the Cold War History", tells us that the Cold War was inescapable. Depending upon one's interpretation, Gaddis ascertains that the Cold War possessed many instigators from American paranoia to a lack of mutual cooperation ...
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West's Rise and Bulliet et al's The Earth and Its Peoples »

A 5 page research paper that relies on the text The Earth and Its Peoples by Bulliet, et al (1997) to discuss three areas of history. The first section of the paper concerns the "rise of the West," the next section relates European expansionism to the Atlantic slave trade, and ...
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Christopher Hill's World Turned Upside Down »

7 pages in length. Christoper Hill's World Turned Upside Down : Radical Ideas During the English Revolution describes how the English Revolutionary war was waged for several reasons, with religion as one of the primary causes. The author provides a detailed overview of Hill's historical account of the ...
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Views on Slavery and its Justification or Lack of »

A five page paper contrasting the view of slavery described in Winston Churchill's 'The Great Democracies' (Volume Four of 'A History of the English-Speaking Peoples') with Austin Steward's slave narrative 'Twenty Two Years a Slave, and Forty Years a Freeman.' The paper points out that Churchill's view of the Civil ...
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Native American Society, Racism's Roots, and America's 'Discovery' »

A 3 page paper tracing the rampant racism which continues to target Native American people and culture to the concept of a European "discovery" of this continent. Emphasizes that although this continent and its people were very much in existence at the time of the supposed European "discovery" the ...
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Historical Overview of the Industrial Revolution »

This 5 page paper looks at different aspects of the revolution, including changes in the social environment, how people made fortunes and differences in marketing and consumption. Changes in technology are also discussed and cotton production is used as an example of the first change to spark the revolution. Bibliography ...
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Economic History of the U.S. and Taiwan »

9 pages in length. American economic policies have had a vast impact on Taiwan in recent years; one of the most dramatic of Taiwan's economic downturns was that of the Asian economic crisis. This paper takes a look at the relationship between the economies of the two countries. ...
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Contrasting and Comparing Native Americans and Buddhists »

A 6 page overview of the similarities and differences in Buddhist culture and Native American culture. Emphasizes the diversity of Native American cultures and stresses that one must be specific regarding time period to make applicable comparisons. Compares primarily contemporary Buddhism and traditional but contemporary Native American religions. ...
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Price of Glory - Verdun 1916 by Alistair Horne »

In 5 pages, the author gives a general overview of Alistair Horne's "Price of Glory - Verdun 1916" (1963). The Battle of Verdun was a strategic one in the Great War. This book is an extraordinary and unique depiction of the World War I. The reader will ...
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The War of 1812 by Donald R. Hickey »

A 5 page research paper that examines Donald R. Hickey's unique perspective on the War of 1812 as stated in his book. In this work, Hickey offers a radically different perspective on this conflict then the one traditionally offered in most US history texts. No additional sources cited.
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Biography of George Washington »

This 10 page report presents a biography of George Washington (1732-1799), the first president of the United States. His personal life, accomplishments, policies, and lasting impact on the United States are briefly presented. Washington’s political ideas were always combined with a strong temper, an overbearing stature, and a ...
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Canada and Native Americans »

Approximately 15 pages in length. Paper discusses the 'social genocide' caused by relevant issues in human services/education for members of Canada's 'First Nation' (Native Indians). Excellent for those studying sociology, education, Canadian socio-politics, or Native Indians. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Civil Rights and James Meredith »

This 5 page report discusses the young man who in 1962 found himself as the focal point of the civil rights movement when he became the first African American to enroll at the University of Mississippi, 'Ole Miss.' Four years later, he was gunned down while leading the 'March Against ...
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Irish War of Independence Leader Michael Collins »

A 20 page research paper that examines the life of this charismatic leader of the Irish War for Independence. Using primarily original sources, the writer demonstrates how strife between the victorious leaders of the Sinn Fein degenerated into Civil War that subsequently caused Ireland to lose one of the finest ...
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1st Amendment Rights and Paparazzi »

A 7 page paper supporting the right of paparazzi to exist as a profession, because to ban them would threaten the First Amendment's guarantee of free expression. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Controversy Over Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Dumping Ground »

A 12 page paper on the controversy surrounding the U.S. government's plan to turn Yucca Mountain (Nevada) into the first large-scale nuclear waste 'dumping ground.' The writer explains the logic that went into the government's choice of location, and then presents the resistance from Nevada state residents. Environmental / scientific ...
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Joseph Nocera's 'Money Revolution' Theory »

A 5 page analytical look at what author and economic analyst Joseph Nocera called "The Money Revolution." The writer examines rising 'interest in interest rates,' the changing financial habits of the middle class, and how the economy has affected a newfound consciousness in which average people are, for the first ...
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Babylon's Infamous Hanging GardensBabylon »

A short, 3 page discussion of the Hanging Gardens of Bablyon, their story & features. Focus is upon what makes them one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Mason Weems' Fictional George Washington Text and the Actual Man »

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.
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