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World History Questions »

A 24 page paper discussing items such as the Neolithic cities of Jericho and Catal Huyuk; the civilization of Sumeria; the 18th and 19th dynasties of Egypt's New Kingdom; the political history of Athens from Draco to the Peloponnesian Wars; the influence of the Greeks on the Romans; the fall of the Roman ...
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Rwanda, Genocide, and the War Between the Tutsis and Hutus »

This 12 page paper discusses the warfare between the Tutsis and the Hutus in Rwanda. Also discussed and examined was the International World Criminal Court's actions and decisions regarding the trial of Akeyesu. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Post-Castro Cuba and Globalization »

5 pages in length. The writer discusses how Cuba might have been had a different political and economic approach been taken after his death. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Development of Russian art from the Mid Nineteenth Century to the Mid Twentieth Century »

This 263 page paper examines the development of art in Russia starting from the 1860’s and the emergence of Russian realism, considering the emergence of the rebellion fourteen and the Peredvizniki, also known as the wanderers. The paper than tracks the development by looking at the development and evolution of ...
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Civil Rights and Media Reportage in a Post-9/11 World »

This 6 page paper examines why reporters are not adequately covering the cases demonstrating that the U.S. is taking away the rights of global citizens. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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If the Industrial and Computer Revolutions Had Occurred at the Same Time, What Would Have Happened? »

4 pages in length. The popular adage that contends too much of a good thing can be bad might readily be applied had the computer revolution occurred at the same time as the Industrial Revolution. Looking at it from the perspective of twenty-first century understanding, where virtually everything ...
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Medieval History Bias »

This eight page paper presents an overview of the ways bias might influence the telling of Medieval History. The historians from the era as well as modern day authors bring their own bias to the stories they write. Bibliography lists six sources.
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W.W. Brown/Clotel »

A 3 page book review of William Wells Brown's novel Clotel, or, The President's Daughter, which was first published in 1853 and has the distinction of being the first novel authored by an African American. The fundamental premise of the novel is that Thomas Jefferson fathered children by one of ...
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Nuclear Family and the Israeli Kibbutz »

A 5 page comparison of child rearing practices. While the traditional Israel Kibbutz emphasized the importance of communal child rearing, in the modern kibbutz the Children’s House no longer exists. Children now live with their families and, consequently, their lives have evolved to center around the family rather ...
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A Book Review of Modern Middle East History »

A 6 page book review of A History of the Modern Middle East by William Cleveland (1994). This is a complex and scholarly work, designed to present Middle Eastern history to both students and general readers who have not previously studied this subject. The Middle East plays ...
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Absolute Monarchy of the Early Modern Era, Style of Baroque, and the Scientific Revolution »

5 pages in length. Introducing such revolutionary concepts as were developed during the scientific revolution truly transformed the way in which the world operated. So many inventions changed how people lived their lives that it was not difficult to leave behind the archaic in favor of the new ...
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Revolutionary Ernesto 'Che' Guevara »

This 10 page report discusses the legendary revolutionary of Cuba, Ernesto 'Che' Guevara. Guevara's life and conduct have been (for more than thirty years) and continue to be an inspiration to the disenfranchised of society as well as those who dream of a greater world that supports the advancement and ...
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Life and Legacy of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara »

This 10 page report discusses the legendary revolutionary of Cuba, Ernesto “Che” Guevara. Guevara’s life and conduct have been (for more than thirty years) and continue to be an inspiration to the disenfranchised of society as well as those who dream of a greater world that supports the advancement and ...
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Hodding Carter III's Speech 'We're Losing the Drug War because Prohibition Never Works' »

A 5 page paper which presents a rhetorical analysis of a speech presented by Hodding Carter III regarding the war on drugs. The title of the speech is “We’re Losing the Drug War because Prohibition Never Works.” This speech addresses many different issues concerning the war on drugs. It is, overall, slightly confusing ...
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Contemporary Organization's IT Uses »

A 14 page examination of the role that information technology (I.T.) plays in organizational communications. Specifically examined is the U.S. Army, e-mail, and the importance of secrecy, confidentiality, etc; This branch of military is examined as a corporate entity and the overall effectiveness if I.T. is assessed. Bibliography lists 9 ...
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Sixteenth Chapter of James L. McClain's A Modern History Japan »

A 5 page paper which summarizes chapter 16 of “A Modern History: Japan” by James L. McClain. No additional sources cited.
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Nineteenth Century City Planning »

7 pages in length. The nineteenth century city was ripe for change. Not only was there a dire need to improve upon communication networks, building types and architectural styles, but there was also a growing presence that required new definitions of "publicness" and the establishment of new power ...
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What Causes War by Greg Cashman »

War is a social-political institution, that has taken many forms over the centuries. There are a number of theories that address the interactions of war and forms of political organization. This 5 page paper provides an overview of Greg Cashman's book, What Causes War? No additional sources are listed.
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British Soldier and Statesman Sir Winston Churchill »

A seven page paper which looks at the life and political and military career of Winston Churchill, the British soldier and statesman, with particular reference to his leadership during the Second World War. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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War as a Business »

War years are marked by inflation, balanced by increased profits and decreased unemployment. The bottom line: profits for those businesses which choose to supply material for the military and the war effort. This 5 page paper provides information and an example for a propaganda paper with the thesis, War is a positive force ...
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Contemporary American Culture and Class and Community by Alan Dawley »

This 5 page paper examines this book by Alan Dawley that delves into the industrial revolution and how a city called Lynn fared. Examples are provided. No additional sources cited.
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US Economy and the War Against Terrorism »

A 12 page overview of the impact of our current world fight against terrorism as it applies to world economy. This paper reviews the impacts this fight has had on American economy in comparison with other regions of the world. The contention is presented that despite the criticism our current ...
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The Development of Modern Europe »

This 3 page paper examines the industrial revolution and changes in thought in Europe. Farming is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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West Africa History »

An 11 page paper which discusses various aspects of the history of West Africa as it involves the empires of Mali, Ghana, and Songhay. The issues of slavery and Islam are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources
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3 Articles Analyzed Pertaining to Twenty Fifth Egypt Dynasty Kush History Until Meroe Concentration »

This is a 7 page paper discussing three articles on Kush history from the 25th dynasty in Egypt until their concentration in Meroe. The history of the Kush of Nubia is recounted in three articles by Helen Chapin Metz, Claude Rilly and Noah Kippley-Ogman. The Kush were concentrated in Nubia ...
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Independence Fight and the Revolutionary War »

A 5 page paper which backs the argument that states the revolution was really nothing more than a war for independence. The paper discusses aspects that help to illustrate how the war was one of independence, rather than revolution. In addressing this issue, the paper also discusses events that led to the war, economic, ...
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Journey's End A View of the Conflicts of War by R.C. Sherriff and Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw »

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the basic elements of Shaw's Arms and The Man and Sherriff's Journey's End. This paper considers the impacts of war symbolism and the irony of war, including issues like heroism and the search for peace. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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War Perspectives in Alfred Lord Tennyson's The Charge of the Light Brigade and Carol Ann Duffy's The War Photographer »

An 8 page paper which examines the perspectives of war presented in Carol Ann Duffy’s “The War Photographer” and Alfred Lord Tennyson’s “The Charge of the Light Brigade.” No additional sources cited.
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Nationalist Success and the Spanish Civil War »

A 5 page paper which discusses the Spanish Civil War as it relates to the success of the Nationalists. The statement that the Nationalists won this war due to help from allies is argued as correct. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Engelhardt's The End of Victory Culture »

A five page paper which assesses Engelhardt's 'the End of Victory Culture' in terms of American history and the importance of conflict and the Cold War in American social consciousness. Bibliography lists one source.
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United Kingdom and the War Against Terrorism »

A paper which looks at some of the reasons why the UK became involved in the war against terrorism as a result of the events of September 11, how this is perceived by the British public, and the extent to which the fight against terrorism is seen to be a ...
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The History and Mission of Tripler Army Medical Center »

This is an 8 page paper discussing the history and services at the Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. The Tripler Army Medical Center, located for over fifty years on Moanalua Ridge in Honolulu, Hawaii, is not only known for its picturesque location and distinctive pink coral buildings but it ...
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Germany of the Late Nineteenth Century »

An 8 page paper discussing the motivations underlying the unification of Germany and the emergence of the political mass market. Prime Minister Bismarck order full male suffrage for the first time in Saxony in 1866. Some historians maintain that the political mass market originated with that Saxony election; others ...
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Nuclearism and America »

5 pages in length. The nuclear world is characterized by the dynamic interaction between nuclearism – the faith in the omnipotent power of the bomb as a source of salvation and nuclear fear – and the fear of explosive forces unleashed by this power. These two images interacted ...
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Blood for Oil: The Evils of the Military-Industrial Complex »

This 15 page paper examines the military industrial complex and uses the Iraq War as an example. Blood for money charges are carefully examined. While the paper concludes that the U.S. is in Iraq for oil, it also admits that there are altruistic reasons as well. Research is provided to ...
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War: Does It Have Roots in Biology? »

A 7 page research paper that examines this issue. The writer asks: Does war have its roots in biology? Is aggressive behavior instinctual or learned from the environment? These questions have been the focus of investigation and debate over the last several decades in all areas of social science. However, ...
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Growth of America from the U.S. Contribution to the 1812 War »

This 4 page paper examines this critical period of time. The controversy that existed between Hamilton and Jefferson is highlighted. Pertinent information is relayed about the War of 1812. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Sudanese Civil War »

This 6 page paper examines the civil wars that have occurred in the Sudan. Regional differences are highlighted. Peace agreements signed in 2005 are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Arthur Lefkowitz's George Washington's Indispensable Men »

A 5 page book review that addresses Arthur Lefkowitz 2003 text George Washington's Indispensable Men. This book argues that the immense role that General Washington played in winning the American Revolution was greatly facilitated by the 32 men who served as his aides-de-camp during the course of the war. Washington's ...
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Substance Abuse and Society »

This 4 page paper examines drug and alcohol use in society. The war on drugs is discussed. Decriminalization is recommended. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Differential Gender War Understanding Approach in Fausse Route by Elisabeth Badinter »

10 pages in length. There is no secret that men and women are extraordinarily diverse creatures when compared from a multitude of angles; with perhaps the only aspect of similarity being their humanness, the male and female gender share little in the way of thoughts, emotions, physicality or virtually ...
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National Cathedral of Washington DC »

A 6 page paper providing a brief history of the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. and then focusing on some of the special national events that have taken place there. The National Cathedral has provided the setting for prayer services for the country during World War II and following ...
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Civil Rights in the Nineteenth Century »

This 5 page paper looks at Jim Crow laws, the Civil War era, and various cases such as Plessy v. Ferguson and the Dred Scott Decision. Civil rights are evaluated in the context of nineteenth century cases. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Assessment of the Iraq War »

14 pages in length. Analyzing the pros and cons of any war requires one to understand the fundamental nature of coexistence upon a planet where far too many people believe it to be their inherent human rights to oppress and intimidate others. The situation with Iraq has most ...
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Sun Tzu's The Art of War Analyzed »

A 3 page paper which analyzes “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu. No additional sources cited.
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Civil Rights Movement and the Impact of the Cold War »

This 5 page paper examines the cold war and the civicl rights movement. Similarities are discussed as well as a cause and effect relationship. Much detail about these topics is provided within the scope of this paper. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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James Kirby Martin's Ordinary Courage »

A paper which looks at James Kirby Martin’s study of the experience of the Continentals during the Revolutionary War, in terms of their socio-economic disadvantage in civilian life and the way in which they were treated by the government once their service had been completed. Bibliography lists I source.
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Civil Rights Movement and Its Origins »

A 16 page paper discussing whether the successes of the Civil Rights Movement originated with grass roots initiatives or arose through government intervention. The short answer is that it was local, grassroots efforts that brought the magnitude of the existing injustices to the attention of Washington in the 1960s. ...
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Yoda's Wit and Wisdom »

The wit and wisdom of the character, Yoda, from the Star Wars trilogy is appropriate to many different situations and individuals. This 6 page essay is based on sayings that are credited to Yoda, but are appropriate to the understanding of more modern media representations, ancient tales of heroes and Chinese legends of ...
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American and Apache Wars »

A twelve page paper which looks at the origins and progress of the wars between the Apache Indians and the Americans during the nineteenth century, with reference to the different strategies which were employed by both sides, the role played by Apache leaders such as Geronimo, the importance of Apache ...
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