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1868 to 1938 Civil Rights in America »

A 4 page contention that Civil Rights first went through a process of development beginning after the Civil War but that this process almost immediately switched to one of deterioration and destruction as a result of white resentment of new-found black rights. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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War of 1812 and Great Lakes' Fleets »

An 8 page paper which examines the making of the Lake Erie and Ontario Fleets, which were the origins of the war’s Great Lakes’ fleets. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Nineteenth Century 'War' of Tecumseh »

This 5 page report discusses the 18th and early 19th century Shawnee leader who attempted to create a “pan-Indian” coalition that could work as a confederation of mutual support and defense in order to protect the lands and indigenous peoples against the white pioneers moving west across the Appalachian mountains. ...
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Exploring War Poetry »

This 5 page paper examins war poetry from various authors. Samples from poets are given from their works as well as an analysis of their works. Bibliography lists no sources.
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The Seventies and 2000s Compared »

This 5 page paper discusses the similarities and differences between life in the 1970's and life in the 2000's. Specifically, this paper discusses Presidential impeachments, war and terrorism, and the women's movement. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Nineteenth Century Imperialistic Activity »

5 pages. This paper is an analysis of imperialistic activity during the last quarter of the nineteenth century. The imminence of world war had a significant impact upon Europe's transition to democracy before 1914. With the implication of being an inter-imperialist conflict among capitalist leaders, its threatening ...
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Analogies Used in Business »

This 14 page paper considers how and why analogies are used in business, especially in the context of a business to businesses relationship. The writers looks at the way this may be seen as a dance, and considers if this the most appropriate analogy by using real world examples ...
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Battleship Technology and its Combat Relevance »

This 6 page paper looks at war and how the invention of the modern battleship had changed warfare forever. Several examples are provided. Other changes in technology are briefly discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources
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Overview of the Battle of Dieppe »

This 7 page paper gives a basic overview of the battle of Dieppe during WWII and its significance. Also, given, are detailed examples of treatment of prisoners of war from Dieppe, actual acounts are cited. Numbers of casualites are listed, as well as outcomes from the battle. Bibliography lists 8 ...
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North and South Conflict and Slavery »

6 pages in length. Of the political, economic, social, and legal changes that effectively began to slowly but surely discharge just prior to the outbreak of Civil War, some of the most instrumental conflicts had to do with how blacks were treated by the whites, a social tension that ...
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War in Literature »

This 4 page paper considers the portrayal of war and its many facets by examining are Kirt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five and Joseph Heller's Catch-22. The writer contrast the two books and notes the similarities in these two very different stories. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Barbara Tuchman's A Distant Mirror »

5 pages. In this historical narrative of Medieval Europe, the author writes of French nobleman Enguerrand de Coucy who ruthlessly made himself wealthy by preying on the unfortunate peasants of the time period. The 14th century was a time of great horrors such as the plague and the Hundred Years ...
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Military Action Objectives »

This 5 page paper supports the assumption that A state's domestic politics and the nature of its domestic regime strongly influence the goals that it pursues, but not the means it employs to reach them. Several examples are used inclusive of the Gulf War and the April, 2001 ...
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Civil Rights Legislation Backlash, Liability, and Discrimination »

A 6 page contention that the laws that were put in place immediately after the Civil War to guarantee the rights of freed slaves, and those which have been in place since to prevent discrimination, have had a tremendous societal impact. While these laws were justified by the circumstances ...
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War As Viewed by David Malouf and Voltaire »

A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares Voltaire's Candide and David Malouf's Fly Away Peter. The writer argues that these two anti-war novels approach their subject from very different perspectives, yet there is common ground also. No additional sources cited.
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Causes and Alliances Associated with the 30 Years War »

The thirty years war was a nebulously organized set of offensives and political maneuverings that are considered to have caused the worst periods of deprivation, brutality and suffering ever to have occurred. This 5 page paper provides an overview of the causes and alliances that were involved in this momentous ...
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War as Portrayed in The Ramayana »

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the central themes of war and violence in Ramayana and other Indian classics and the status of the warrior in these texts. This paper attempts to determine whether any particular group of men is considered superior to a warrior. Bibliography ...
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Crusades and the Impact of the Jihad »

10 pages in length. Had it not been for Saladin's courage and unwavering perseverance, Egypt would never have been recognized as a major power of the Middle East. The death of Zangid ruler Nur Al-Din cleared the way for Saladin's takeover of Syria's Zangid kingdom just prior to ...
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Nuclear Weapons and Tensions Between Pakistan and India »

29 pages in length. The myriad issues India and Pakistan continue to face that have increased the tension and proliferation of nuclear weapons on the South Asian continent are vast and complex. With nuclear conflict, religious diversity and leadership disharmony heading the long list, other issues just as ...
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Liberian War and the ECOMOG Group »

A paper which looks at the way in which the ECOMOG group was involved in the resolution of the war in Liberia, and the extent to which its role as a peacekeeping force was successful.
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Did the War of 1812 Need to be Fought? »

A 6 page research paper that examines this question and offers arguments on both sides. Ultimately, the writer comes to the conclusion that while the war was largely unnecessary, it served a psychological purpose for the young country. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The 'Other' America in Alex Kotlowitz's There Are No Children Here »

A 5 page summation and analysis of Kotlowitz's study of two inner city children from the projects in Chicago, There Are No Children Here. The writer outlines the conditions that instigate symptoms in these boys that are similar to children who live in war zones. No additional sources cited.
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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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1898 to 1948 Spanish History »

Spain was forced to grant independence to most of its colonies during the 1800s. The remaining colonies (Cuba and the Philippines) were lost to the United States in 1898 at the end of the Spanish-American War. This 5 page paper explores fifty years of Spanish history, from the end of the Spanish ...
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High Noon in Lincoln by Robert Utley »

A 5 page summation and analysis of Robert Utley's fascinating tale of violence on the frontier. The writer examines Utley's book about the Lincoln County War of 1878, "High Noon in Lincoln," as a means of discussing the perspective of Western ranchers relative to place and space. No additional ...
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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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Assessing the Market With a Demand Curve's Positive Slope »

A 5 page paper that critically assesses the argument that for some goods, the economics demand curve may exhibit a positive slope. Presented is an example using the current cola war between Coca Cola and Pepsi Cola and a shift in demand curve slope that could possibly occur were ...
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Hiroshima Devastation »

A 5 page paper that argues the point that President Harry S. Truman was presented with a number of alternatives other than the bombing of Hiroshima in bringing about the end of World War II. These alternatives are discussed, with the focus being placed on Truman's failure to clarify ...
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Korean War and the Soviet Union »

This five-page -paper discusses the Russian involvement in the Korean War. When the Russians opened access to their archives in 1992 evidence was found that proved the Russian involvement. Bibliography lists four sources.
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War and Its Futility as Conveyed by Poetry »

This 5 page paper considers two poems 'WPA' and 'Poor Man'. The message of both poems is the futility and was of war. This paper quotes from both poems and shows how to compare messages and styles or writing in conveying a message.
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The Military Revolution Military Innovation and the Rise of the West, 1500-1800 by Geoffrey Parker »

This 3 page report discusses the fact that the key to the success of the West in creating global empires between 1500 and 1750 was dependent on the technological improvements in the ability to wage war. No bibliography.
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Significant Threats to the Global Economy »

This 5 page report discusses what the writer considers to be the five top threats to the global economy for 1999. The five areas briefly discussed include: foreign influence on the U.S. Federal Reserve Banking System; the potential collapse of the euro; lack of true global market integration; the economic ...
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Langemarck and the First Military Example of Chemical Warfare »

This 5 page report discusses a single battle, at Langemarck, near Ypres, on April 22, 1915, that changed the conduct of war forever. The introduction of chemical warfare created an entirely different military realm in terms of the scope and effectiveness of battle that was moving toward resolution (at best) ...
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1991's War in the Persian Gulf and the Realist Theory »

This ten page paper presents an overview of the realist theory and how it relates to The Persian Gulf War of 1991. Bibliography lists eight sources.
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End of War and Human Evolution »

A 17 page research paper exploring the human animal, his tendency to kill, and his evolutionary path out of that propensity. Based on Lorenz’s views “On Aggression,” the writer posits that while history and human nature suggest that nations will always be at war, that humans are evolving economically ...
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Disasters of War and Francisco Goya »

Francisco de Goya was considered the most influential European artist of his time. Most of his career was spent as artist to the court of Spain so a great deal of his more noted works were portraits done of the various royal personages and families that occupied the throne ...
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Sociological Contributions of Herbert Spencer »

This 3 page essay looks at Herbert Spencer's contributions to sociology. His primary concept is illustrated using modern day examples.The concept of the roles that war and morality play is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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First Crusade from the Islamic Perspective »

A 4 page paper discussing the Muslim view at the beginning of the First Crusade. The Crusaders’ mission was to regain Jerusalem, the holiest ground of the Christian faith, from the grasp of the Muslims. Though the Muslims had waged a half-hearted holy war against the Byzantine empire, ...
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Democracy and War »

In 12 pages the author discusses democracy and the theory that democratic governments are inherently disposed against war. "The greatest impetus for world peace is the spread of democracy democracies are more peaceful than any other kind of government, and the world is growing more democratic democracies are not ...
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Religious Beliefs and War »

A 9 page research paper on the effects of religious beliefs on the human mind. The writer posits that religious dogma leads to war, based on the conception of being 'chosen.' This human concept is drawn on the ideal that any single group within the human collection of ...
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Comparative Poetic Analysis of 'Facing It' by Yusef Komunyakaa and 'Dulce Et Decorum' by Wilfred Owen »

This 5 page essay compares and contrasts two poems written more than seventy years apart and that both speak to the futility and waste of war. The essay briefly addresses the tone, point of view, and subject matter, as well as proving the point that. No additional sources cited.
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Pontiac Indian Conspiracy »

A 5 page essay on the two volume book, Conspiracy of Pontiac, by Indian war historian Francis Parkman. The writer provides an informative & critical analysis covering Parkman's style, theme, and literary allusions. No additional sources cited.
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Article Review of 'Predatory Initiators and Changing Landscapes for Warfare' by Karen Rasler and William Thompson »

This 5 page paper assesses the basic elements of Karen Rasler and William Thompson’s article “Predatory initiators and changing landscapes for warfare,” published in an August, 1999, issue of the Journal of Conflict Resolution. This paper outlines the basic premise of the article, including an assessment of the Gartner-Siverson ...
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Inchon »

A 6 page research paper on the US landing at Inchon during the Korean War that was so pivotal to the course of that conflict. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Buddhism and Mencius Concepts of Violence and War »

An 8 page argumentative (and footnoted) essay which compares and contrasts the Buddhist and Mencius concepts of violence, war and military force, concluding with which militant position would triumph over the other. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Sudan's Continuing Civil War »

This 4 page report discusses the civil war between the Muslim-led government against non-Muslim black rebels since Sudan gained independence in 1956. The government controls little territory in the southern part of the state and regional boundaries are drawn according to ethnic and historical battle lines. The southerners of the ...
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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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Bayesian Design and Flanking in a Price War »

5 pages in length. Discusses Bayesian Design, the pricing experiment and results of a Quebec grocery market chain. Pricing war strategies, types of competition and types of pricing are also discussed.
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Themes of Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut »

A 4 page essay on themes in Vonnegut's 'Slaughterhouse Five.' The writer describes this work as one aimed at exploring war and how human beings cope with it. A number of insightful observations are made to illustrate relevant points. No additional sources cited.
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Another Odd Couple Scarlet O'Hara and Billy Pilgrim »

If Billy Pilgrim could come unstuck in time enough to travel outside of his lifespan and somehow travel to Atlanta to meet Scarlet O'Hara - what could they talk about? This is a 4 page paper that compares Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five and Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind ...
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