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Term Papers on Eurocentricism As An Obstacle To Learning True Latin American History

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Role of Jacques Cartier in Canadian History »

A 4 page article critique on an essay by Alan Gordon, which describes the shifting perception of Jacques Cartier in Canadian history and the role that this has played. No additional sources cited.
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TOYOTA: A HISTORY AND BIBLIOGRAPHY »

This 3-page paper provides a brief history about Toyota Motor Corp., the Toyota production system and recent articles written about the company. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Five Events That Speeded the U.S. on Her Way to Full World Involvement »

This 4 page paper identifies five key events unfolding between 1877 and 1945 that changed history and our role in world affairs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Social Work: History and Application »

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the social work profession. The history of the profession as well as its application in assisting individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder are included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The French Revolution and Changing Alliances »

This 14 page paper discusses the varying relationships that emerged between France, the United States, Great Britain and Spain before, during, and after this turbulent time in history. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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South African History/The Gold Industry »

A 6 page research paper that focuses on the role played by the gold industry in South African history. The writer discusses this in terms of the Boar War and apartheid. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Thucydides and his accuracy as a historian »

A 9 pages research paper that discusses contemporary scholarship explores the various ways in which Thucydides' History has been conceptualized relative to its accuracy, as well as how scholars have perceived both his merits and defects. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Rome's Fall Does History Repeat Itself? »

This 5 page paper recounts the theories surrounding this bit of ancient history. The author emphasizes that this holds a valuable lesson for the US. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Terrorism and Our Involvement in the Middle East »

This 9 page paper explores the history of terrorism as is presented by radical Islam and examines questions regarding whether our current fight against it is justified. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Post War Propaganda Posters and the Spanish Civil War »

This 6 page paper analyzes three posters used during this critical time in history. The symbolism and intent of the posters are detailed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Soviet History - A Discussion »

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of Russian history. It takes the format of a dramatic dialogue between Russian leaders past and present. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Internet History and ARPANET »

This 6 page research paper, which includes a 1 page outline, address the history of ARPANET, which was the first successful heterogeneous computer network, and how it led to the development of the Internet. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Effects of Colonization on South Africa »

This 3 page research paper/essay offers a brief history of colonialism in South Africa, which focuses heavily on the slavery. The writer argues that the effects of colonialism and slavery continue to the present day. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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History of the Voice of America »

A 3 page overview of the history and intent of the Voice of America. The author frames the societal circumstances that existed in 1942 when this powerful ideological tool was released to the world. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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1911 to 1914 Revolution in Mexico »

An 11 page overview of this critical time in history and the factors leading up to it. The thesis is presented that "this revolution was distinguishable in that it resulted in great social and cultural changes and Mexico once again had the promise of hope" is debated. Bibliography ...
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Medieval Italian History and Literature »

A 15 page research paper that offers brief (generally 1 page) synopses of essays that deal with Italian medieval society. Then the writer offers a more extended analysis of parts of Patricia Skinner's 2001 text Women in Medieval Italian Society; a brief essay on Dante's Inferno and Otto of ...
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Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Labor Unions and Women »

This 10 page paper examines two such issues that are related by the ideology of the "work ethic": what happens when people retire too early and without benefits; and the history of women in labor unions in the 18th and 19th centuries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Urban Modernization, Rights of Workers, and Mexico »

A 7 page research paper on the Mexican Revolution and the decades afterwards. The Mexican Revolution promised the Mexican people many things--an end to deprivation, poverty and political domination by the elite being among them. The following examination of Mexican history explores how well these promises were fulfilled and whether ...
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Alexander II and Serf Emancipation »

This 12 page paper examines the role of Alexander II. Was it significant enough? Could he have done more? The history is explored and questions contemplated. Bibliography lists sources.
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Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century History, Europe, and the Norton Simon Museum »

A 5 page paper which examines art in the Norton Simon Museum and discusses it relevancy to 18th and 19th century history as it relates to Europe. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Agriculture and the Impact of the Industrial Revolution »

This 7 page paper examines the industrial revolution and its effect on agriculture. The paper takes a historical romp and examines farming as a business. The history of farming is touched on and current practices are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Brazil's Democracy Development »

The development in democracy in Brazil has demonstrated a different pattern that seen in other parts of the world. This 5 page paper examines the development of democracy and includes consideration of the history as a Portuguese colony and the role of slavery as well as the military coups and ...
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Patrick Henry and George Washington »

This 8 page paper examines the relationship between George Washington and Patrick Henry, as revealed by their histories and in their correspondence. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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French History and the Causes of the French Revolution »

A 5 page overview of the French Revolution. The author contends that this revolution had its roots deeply imbedded in France's history. The problems leading up to the revolution, in fact, can be traced some one-hundred years to a point preceding it, to a point even before the ...
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European Historical Signficance of Herder's Outlines of A Philosophy of the History of Man and Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France »

7 pages in length. The writer discusses the opposing perspectives of both writers and how each one influenced European history. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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A History of Temperament Theories »

This 10 page paper provides a historical report of theories about temperament. The history begins about 2,500 years ago when the four humors were proposed, a theory that was continued to be popular in the Middle Ages and even later. Philosophies and scientific advancements changed the theme somewhat but there ...
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Montreal and Poverty »

This 10-page paper is an analysis of poverty in Montreal, Quebec, today. The paper discusses the history of poverty in this region, the causes, what some solutions are and the impact of it. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Also available in a French translation.
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Women's History Museum Design »

A 4 page research paper that discusses the task of designing a museum, drawing on the experience of visiting museums in the Washington, DC area. The writer details what would constitute her "ideal" museum, which in this case is a museum devoted to women's history. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Student Questions on Theory and History Answered »

This 10 page paper is broken down into three sections, each answering questions posed by a student. Many topics are addressed with a focus on Karl Marx, his writings, and French society. Jean Paul Sartre and his ideas about historical materialism are discussed. Karl Marx's contributions, and those of other ...
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History of the Middle East »

An 8 page research paper that discusses various aspects of Middle Eastern history. Topics covered include the coinage of the term "Middle East," and the rise and fall of the Ottoman and Safavid Empires. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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History of WMDs in Iraq »

This 6 page paper examines the weapons of mass destruction that Iraq possessed prior to the U.S. invasion of that country. Furthermore, this paper provides analysis as to the reasons for the U.S. invasion as well as the history of prior wars between the U.S. and Iraq. Bibliography ...
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Women's Rights and Antislavery Crusader Lucretia Mott »

5 pages in length. The quest for antislavery and women's rights was as much a part of Lucretia Mott's very being as was the need to breathe air. The extent to which these two issues served to define Mott's entire existence is both grand and far-reaching; that this ...
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Jung's Analytical Psychology Journal Article Critiqued »

4 pages in length. Petteri Pietikainen's article from the October 2000 issue of the Journal of Contemporary History entitled "The 'Volk' and its Unconscious: Jung, Hauer and the 'German Revolution" discusses Jung's (1936) analytical psychology by delving into the concepts of human perception and the unconscious. Bibliography lists ...
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American History Q and A »

A 12 page paper which presents questions and answers to US history. The questions address such figures as Booker T. Washington and Woodrow Wilson and discusses events such as bimetallism and nuclear research. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Cake Culture and History »

A 6 page paper which examines the history and culture of cakes, with an examination of decorating and ingredients as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Slavery According to Sterling Stuckey and Ira Berlin »

3 pages in length. One of the most glaring points about which Stuckey (1988) and Berlin (2000) argue with regard to the history of slavery in North America is the extent to which Africans suffered in the midst of such tremendous cultural and social change. No additional sources ...
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Graphic Arts and the Industrial Revolution »

This 3 page paper begins with a brief history on the role of the industrial revolution in graphic arts and then expands to a discussion of whether creativity can reign in a world of replication. Originality is a primary concept discussed in this paper. Bibliography lists 1 ...
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English Revolution and Parliamentary Changes »

This 3 page paper examines the English Revolution and how that altered English history. Attention is paid to the shift in power between the monarchy and Parliament. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Operation Desert Storm »

This 7 page paper discusses Operation Desert Storm, including a history of the conflict, Gulf War Syndrome, the units and personnel deployed; and the current conflict. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The History of Marijuana; Legal Status and Usage »

This 5 page paper looks at the history and use of marijuana, also known as cannabis. The paper starts with the ancient world an its’ use for ritual purposes as well as food and cloth and traces the its position to the modern day and the laws which prohibit it ...
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A History of Medications »

This 6 page paper examines the history of medications. How medications were developed over time is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Slavery: From Ancient Times to the Modern Day »

This 6 page paper addresses questions about modern slavery but also looks at the history of slavery globally. Should the United States, a country that once held slaves but denounces slavery, tolerate slavery in other nations? This concept is explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Canadian Nation, the Boer War and the Conscription Crisis »

This 6 page paper discusses two major political events in Canadian history: the nation's participation in the Boer War; and the "Conscription Crisis" that convulsed it when it introduced the draft in 1917. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Significance of Studying Military History »

This 6 page paper examines military history and its importance. The paper supports the theory that soldiers, and particular officers, need this knowledge for a variety of reasons. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Abolitionism/There Was No Other Way »

A 5 page essay that draws on Fergus M. Bordewich's Bound for Canaan, a history of the Underground Railroad, in order to argue on whether or not the abolition of slavery could have occurred without the abolitionist movement. The writer argues that it could not and that the abolitionist cause ...
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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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History of Al Qaeda »

This 10 page paper discusses Al-Qaeda, its history and mission; it begins with a brief discussion of the ideology of terrorism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Dreyfus Affair's Impact on France »

This 3 page paper examines French history inclusive of the French Revolution. Liberty, and how the French embrace it, is noted. The Dreyfus Affair is highlighted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Slavery and Cash Crops in Virginia’s History »

A 13 page paper which examines and discusses slavery and cash crops in the history of Virginia, with emphasis on the 18th century. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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History of the Guitar »

In ten pages this paper offers a history of the guitar and how it has changed the face of music from classic to modern times. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.
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