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Falkland Islands' War he War for the Falklands: Altruism or Economic Control? »

In 1982 Argentina invaded a handful of islands in the South Atlantic that supported a population of barely 2,000 humans (and approximately one hundred sheep for each human). Experts and non-experts were proposing theories that ranged from the Argentine foot soldier's view of 'freeing the islands from the yoke ...
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Washington State's Mt. St. Helens' Eruptions »

This 6 page paper discusses Mount St. Helens in Washington State and its 1980 eruption. Environmental effect, brief history of the area, impact of the destruction and long range predictions for the area are all briefly covered. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Changing Perceptions Regarding Nature, Animals, and Humankind »

A 9 page research paper analyzing and illustrating humankind’s historic perception of animals and the natural world. This paper gives examples throughout history of humankind’s perception of animals and nature, with an emphasis on the time of the Industrial Revolution until present day. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Civil Rights in the Late Nineteenth Century and the Abandonment of the Freed Men »

A 6 page research paper which discusses the Compromise of 1877. There was an incredibly close Presidential election in which the Democratic candidate, Tilden, won the popular vote, and the Republican candidate, Rutherford Hayes, won the electoral college. This threw the race into the House of Representatives to be decided. ...
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Cold War's Rise and Fall »

5 pages in length. When one contemplates the rise and fall of the Cold War, there exist a number of variables that must be addressed in order to gain a comprehensive understanding. Depending upon one's interpretation, the Cold War possessed many instigators from American paranoia to a lack of ...
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The Economic and Social History of Trajan »

This 4 page paper uses contemporary sources to examine the reign of the Roman Emperor Trajan; it also considers the reliability of the sources themselves. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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HOME DEPOT, HISTORY AND ANALYSIS »

This 8-page paper provides an overview and competitive analysis for Home Depot Inc. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Aaron Burr as a Tragic Hero »

Aaron Burr is known notoriously throughout the pages of U.S. history as the failed vice-President who slayed Alexander Hamilton in a duel and then fled. But in this insightful 20 page paper, the writer argues quite strongly that Burr was not by any means a villain nor is he deserving ...
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My Philosophy Of Supervision »

3 pages in length. One of the primary components of my philosophy of supervision involves isomorphism, which reflects the interconnectedness of the nuclear family, external relationships and that of the counselor (supervisor). My understanding of and application as an MFT is to be infinitely more than just a ...
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African American Subjugation and Slavery »

This 5 page research paper explores the root causes and motivations, economic , social and ideological, behind the establishment of slavery in the American colonies. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Globalization and Related Issues »

This 14 page paper is written in 4 parts. The first part looks at what is meant by globalization and considers a number of different perspectives. This section includes consideration of the characteristics of globalization. The second part of the paper looks at the role of the World Trade Organization ...
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"Native Son" And American History X" - Dual Racial Intolerance »

3 pages in length. Both Richard Wright's Native Son and director Tony Kaye's American History X chronicle the events that stem from racial intolerance, however, they do so from opposite ends of the spectrum. Derek Vinyard, Kaye's (1998) protagonist, turns to racial discord as a means by which ...
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Economic Interdependence in American History »

An 8 page contention that the more things change the more they stay the same in regard to American economics. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Presidency in the Federal Era »

This 3 page paper examines the presidencies of John Adams and George Washington. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Enlivening American History »

This 4 page paper analyzes key content from the book by Howard Zinn. Women's place in society is of particular emphasis as is how these places have changed over time. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Computer History and Their Impact on Society »

This 12 page research paper gives a detailed overview of the evolution of the computer and then discusses how computer technology has impacted society. This aspect of the paper focuses primarily on the Internet and its societal effects. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Emancipation Proclamation, The Debate »

This 5 page essay relates to the debate as to whether or not Lincoln deserves the designation of the Great Emancipator. The writer relates the position of Stephen B. Oates, who argues that he does and also that of Vincent Harding, who presents the opposing view. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ...
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George Washington and the Revolutionary War »

This 3 page paper examines George Washington's leadership ability. it contends that Washington was ultimately responsible for the victory and not the incompetence of the British forces. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Turning Points from Ancient History to Now »

This 4 page starts with the discovery of fire, moves through the scientific revolution, and on to the threat of nuclear bombs as it exists in the world today. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Nuclear Medicine and Its Uses »

This 14 page paper provides an overview of nuclear medicine and considers the different ways it has developed in recent years. This paper reflects on the changes that are occuring in this field. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Latin America and Its Dark History »

In 7 pages, the writer discusses the atrocities that have taken place in 2 Latin American countries [El Salvador & Argentina], and the impact of the Cold War on them. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A Modern History of Relations Between Israelis and Arabs »

In this comprehensive 12 page essay, the writer provides an overview of tensions existing from 1948 to the present. Covered are Zionism, the formation of Israel, the first Palestine War, the Suez-Sinai War, the October War of 1973, Infitada, and a number of other key events. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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America's Sexism and Racism History »

A concise 5 page essay on the historical origin of racism and sexism in the Americas. The writer details how the White Man brutally conquested the Native Indians and continued a reign of racist oppression thereafter. Sociopolitical examples such as The Chinese Exclusion Act, the persecution of Japanese-Americans during World ...
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German Fascist History »

A 20 page paper that provides an overview of the development of fascism in Germany and focuses considerably on the impact that Hitler had on institutionalizing German fascism. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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US Lutheran Church and its History »

A 6 page paper that explores the changes that the Lutheran Church has undergone since its introduction to America beginning in the 1600s. Discussed are the divisions and reunification that the Lutheran Church in America has experienced during the twentieth century and the differences that still remain between the ...
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Mayan Calendar's History and Uses »

8 pages in length. A thorough discussion of Native Indian (Mexico) rituals concerning the use of the sun and moon as instruments to determine calendar dates. The creation, carving, and shaping of actual Mayan calendars is discussed as is the culture's ancient numbering system - figures of dots and bars ...
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Holy Grail's History »

A 7 page paper discussing the sources from which the theme of the Holy Grail was gathered, and how the theme has changed over time. Sources discussed include the Mabinogion, Chrétien de Troyes, Robert de Boron, the Perlesvaus, the Queste del Saint Graal, and Thomas Malory. Bibliography lists six sources.
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Freedom Bound A History of the Civil Rights Movement by Robert Weisbrot »

This 3 page report is an overview of Weisbrot's chronicle of the major events of America's civil rights movement. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Ebonics History and Development »

A 10 page paper in which the author discusses that one of the hottest controversies in the educational world today is the issue of Ebonics, also known as black English. Critics contend it is merely English slang that has become too far out of control, while proponents say it ...
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Chicago History and Organized Crime »

A 6 page research paper which looks specifically at the Prohibition era and how Chicago was ruled by gangsters, bootleggers, and corrupt politicians at that time. This era ended when mobster Al Capone was finally arrested for tax evasion by 'Untouchable' leader Elliott Ness. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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History of the Philippines from Various Perspectives »

A 5 page research paper that offers two opposing perspective to the acquisition of the Philippines by the US. The writer argues that the official version of this acquisition emphasizes the altruistic characteristics of US colonial rule, but fails to mention the hidden agenda of the US Senate to ...
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European History and Confrontation »

A 5 page paper discussing several of the most dramatic moments in European history in regards to military involvement and revolution. The books used in this examination are “The Challenge of The West,” by Lynn Hunt, “Nineteenth-Century Europe,” by Jan Goldstein and John Boyer eds., “Death's Men,” by Denis Winter, and ...
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Washington D.C. and Contemporary Issues »

A 6 page paper that focuses on transformation of neighborhoods through processes of gentrification and urban revitalization in D.C. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Causes of the Revolutionary War, 1763-1787 »

A 5 page review of the conflicts with Great Britain that led to the American Revolution, the preparation of the Articles of Incorporation and how their weaknesses led to the Constitution of the United States. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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European History and Class Struggles »

This 5 page paper talks about how social class changed between the time of the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment and from the French Revolution to the Industrial Revolution. The impact of the French Revolution is highlighted. Bibliography lists 5 sources
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American History and the Place of Anne Hutchinson »

A 10 page paper discussing the troublesome maverick of the religious community of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Anne Hutchinson (1591-1643) was outspoken and opinionated at a time when such attitudes were unseemly (if not outright scandalous) and when women were paid little more respect than were children. She ...
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The Course of African Americans Through the History of the United States »

7 pages in length. Examines major contributions made by African Americans, leaders and heroes in the African American community and the immigration treatments received by the African Americans including how they came to the United States, their treatment and major events experienced by this group. Bibliography lists ...
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Pueblo Culture and Gender Roles »

A 12 page paper discussing gender roles in the culture of the Pueblo Indians. The Pueblo Indians were actually made up of several tribes that inhabited the areas known as Arizona and New Mexico. The Zuni were the most prevalent and as such are the tribe focused on in the paper. An examination ...
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Mexican History from the Perspective of Octavio Paz »

A 5 page research paper that examines the chapter in Octavio Paz's book, The Labyrinth of Solitude, that deals with the Mexican Revolution. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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History of Europe »

This 6 page paper provides answers to four questions posed by a student. The answers are chock full of information pertinent to the French Revolution and Robespierre’s rule as well as Napoleon’s problems when he took the reigns. The significance of the unification of Germany and Italy is explored ...
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Ambiguities Throughout the History of Politics »

6 pages in length. The writer discusses historical ambiguities as they relate to civil rights, World War II and the rise and fall of the Cold War. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Spanish Civil War Effects Upon Malaga, Spain »

A 10 page paper discussing the effects of the Spanish Civil War on this idyllic Iberian city on the Mediterranean coast. Malaga is an ancient city dating from the time of the Phoenicians; before that, it had been inhabited by even the earliest manifestations of modern man, the Neandertals. ...
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History and Effects of Disease »

An 11 page overview of the impact of disease on world cultures. Correlates the impact on traditional cultures and the way those cultures dealt with that impact with advances in modern medicine. Emphasizes the impact of disease on the Americas and specifically on the Native American inhabitants of ...
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People's History »

This 5 page paper explores a number of problems that were faced by women, factory workers, African Americans and Native Americans. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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American History X and Deviance »

A 5 page paper discussing racial hatred and deviance as they exist in the skinhead movement and as they are portrayed in this film. Within the movie and within the international skinhead movement, it appears that exposure does increase activity. As that activity becomes more common, people come to be more accustomed ...
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Early Photography History »

(5 pp). In the early nineteenth century, the new "invention" photography seemed as though it could "capture" the whole world, some labeled it, the "mirror with a memory."This discussion will examine some of those early photographers and their experiments. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Native American Students' Acquisition of Language and Reading Level and the Effects of Culture and History »

A 5 page discussion of the historical and cultural factors explaining differences in reading comprehension and language acquisition between Native American students and mainstream students. Suggests that these differences revolve around differences in cultural schemata and differences in motivation. Utilized research in education to substantiate this suggestion. ...
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The Error of Reconstruction by Kenneth Stampp and Revisionist History »

Can you remember some phrase about education, which goes something like, "the more you learn, the more you discover how much you do not know." Such is the case in "revisionist history." Basically "revisionism" works from the premise of new information, or the use of additional information. ...
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Book II of the History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides »

A 5 page paper which offers biographical notes on the author, and analyzes why this work is important, with a critique of the material included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Calotype Photographic History »

(5 pp.) The base of a calotype negative, rather than the glass or film to which we have become accustomed, was high quality writing paper. The sheet of paper was carefully selected to have a smooth and uniform texture and, wherever possible, to avoid the watermark. It was ...
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