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History and Importance of the Nile River »

This 5 page paper discusses the Nile river, it's history and it's importance. Furthermore, this paper examines hoe the Nile river influenced nearly every aspect of ancient civilization. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Comparative Analysis of Cherokee and Appalachian Native American Cultures »

A 9 page comparison of these sometimes diverse yet sometimes astonishingly similar cultures. The author of this paper defines the geographic range encompassed by the Appalachians and the unique peoples who presently live there. The author notes that this range was once the homelands of the Cherokee Indians. ...
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1848's French Revolution »

20 pages in length. An in-depth sociopolitical analysis of the causal factors behind the (second) French Revolution of 1848. Some comparisons are made between this incident and the (first) Revolution of 1789. Many scholarly `opinions are incorporated. Bibliography lists 15+ sources.
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George Ritzer's The McDonaldization of Society »

The theory is explored by a look at George Ritzer's book The McDonaldization of Society in this 5 page paper. Related notions are discussed and many illustrations are used, including Wal Mart's attack on Sheryl Crow's CD. Also included is a comparison of the phenomenon to Marxist concepts.
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Oratorical Comparisons of Frederick Douglass and Thomas Jefferson »

A 5 page comparison between the oratorical capabilities of Thomas Jefferson and Frederick Douglass. Each of their relevant accomplishments and overall influence are examined. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Comparison of Structure of Scientific Revolution by Thomas Kuhn and The Content Of The Form Narrative Discourse And Historical Representation by Hayden White »

5 pages in length. The writer compares approaches between the two authors by illustrating that when discussing the significance of this comparison, what it teaches, why anyone should care about it and what it tells about history, it is important to expound upon 1) the important role history plays ...
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Comparative Analysis of Thomas Jefferson and Frederick Douglass »

Approximately 6 pages worth of notes useful for a general comparison of Thomas Jefferson and Frederick Douglass. No Bibliographic references.
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Comparison Between Thomas Jefferson and Publius »

This 2 page paper looks at the writing group known as Publius and Thomas Jefferson's views... comparisons are made. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Lewis and Clark Expedition and an Evaluation of Thomas Jefferson's Instructions »

8 pages in length. When Meriwether Lewis and William Clark began their expedition in search of the Pacific Ocean, they ended up at the spot where the Pacific meets the Columbia River. Their journey was experienced vicariously by President Thomas Jefferson, who was the primary driving force behind ...
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Migration of Native Americans Causes and Consequences »

A 5 page overview of the pre-Columbian history of the people we call Native Americans. Includes possible reasons for their migration to the Americas and describes the complex evolution that resulted in many diverse cultures. Describes the division between the cultural regions separated by the Rio Grande river ...
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Native American Earthworks and a Poverty Point Archaeological Investigation »

A 5 page paper exploring the societal importance of this massive series of prehistoric earthworks which overlook the Mississippi River swamplands in northeastern Louisiana. The author of this paper explores the construction techniques employed at the site and the problems which are encountered when archaeologists try to interpret its ...
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Welsh Poet Dylan Thomas »

A 5 page paper that examines the flamboyant and controversial life of modern Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. Included are excerpts from Thomas' poem entitled Fern Hill, as well as a comparison between him and E.E. Cummings. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Two Canadian Historical Writings Compared »

This is an 8 page paper comparing two different articles by Canadian historians on the Seven Years’ War. Two articles by Canadian historians Peter MacLeod (The University of Ottawa) and Ian Steele (The University of Western Ontario) give two different perspectives on the Seven Years’ War in United States and ...
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Student Submitted American History Questions »

This 5 page paper looks at three question posed by the student. Firstly the popular notion of the Native American Indian as a war like savage and the comparison with the noble savage is considered. The effect of the American Revolution are discussed and the advent and use of phrenology. ...
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Comparing Two Articles Regarding Africa and the AIDS Epidemic »

5 pages in length. Educating the public on AIDS prevention is a difficult objective under the best of circumstances; finally having the cooperation of mass media as a strategy of control makes achieving that goal almost effortless, inasmuch as media sources have the power to educate the masses when ...
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Fragile Glory by Richard Bernstein »

An 8 page paper that answers specific questions pertaining to Richard Bernstein's text on France and the French entitled Fragile Glory (1990). Topics covered include French character, comparisons with US culture and French politics. No additional sources cited.
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Review of Hidemi Suganami's 'Narratives of War Origins and Endings A Note On The End Of the Cold War in Millennium' »

A 14 page review of the article by Hidemi Suganami. The author of this paper criticizes Suganami's tendency to spend more time explaining why he formatted his article a particular way than digging into the circumstances surrounding the initiation and eventual culmination of the Cold War. The works ...
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The History of the Alien Tort Statute »

20 pages. This research paper describes the history of the Alien Tort Statute and why it was enacted. Using cases from the past as well as contemporary cases, the paper details how the statute has been used and for what reasons. A comparison is made between the Alien Tort Statute ...
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Impact of the American Revolution on the Subsequent French Revolution »

A 14 page comparison & contrast research paper citing the causes, actions, and results of each of these historic revolutions. The writer concludes that each war was fought for obviously different reasons and in markedly different ways. Nevertheless, the American Revolution did have some influence upon the French Revolution even ...
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Adams Morgan and Foggy Bottom Neighborhoods of Washington D.C. »

A 24 page paper that provides an overview of the major representational aspects of both the Foggy Bottom and Adams-Morgan Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. in a comparison that evaluates the transformation since the 1930s. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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English and French Governments »

A 6 page paper discussing the rise of France and England in power after the end of the Crusades. Analyzes the feudal and aristocratic systems of government in each country and draws comparisons to the present-day US. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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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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The Battle Of Nomanhan »

This 5 page research paper examines the 1939 Battle of Nomanhan border dispute between the Soviet and Japanese armies. Specifically discussed are the causes of the underlying causes of the battle, what took place, and its impact. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Cold War and the Crisis in Asia »

This 4 page paper summarizes two textbook chapters: the cold war and the greater Asian crisis.
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The Second Revolutionary War »

This 3 page paper explores the causes and outcome of the war commonly known as the second revolutionary war. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Overview on the 'Second Industrial Revolution' »

A 3 page paper on the second Industrial Revolution. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Deciphering Gertrude Stein »

This 10 page paper discusses two works by Gertrude Stein: "The Making of Americans" and "Tender Buttons" Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Issue of the Extension of Slavery Reported in the American Whig »

This 4 page paper discusses an 1850 article that appeared in the "American Whig," in favor of retaining slavery in the territories as they joined the U.S. Endnotes list two sources.
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The Problem With News Media Today »

This 3 page paper examines two articles which exposes the problem with media today. The war in Iraq is discussed as an example.
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American Revolution »

A 4 page paper which summarizes and examines two articles on the American Revolution. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Inaugural Addresses of Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln »

A 3 page paper which contrasts Lincoln's second inaugural address with Davis' inaugural address. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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War Theories »

This 7 page paper examines two articles on various theories of war, and determines which seems more reasonable. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Police Administration and Organizational Management IV »

A 4 page paper answering two discussion questions in police administration. The first discusses legal prohibitions against sexual harassment; the second discusses hiring decisions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Benefits of Reconciliation Among Warring Factions »

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the issue of forgiveness and reconciliation for two warring factions of a fictional country, Kundu. This paper outlines the theories put forth by two psychologists, who relate the need for the goal of reconciliation in inciting forgiveness. Bibliography lists 1 ...
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The Specific Causes of the Two World Wars »

A 5 page paper that discusses the causes and events leading up to these two world wars. Historians do not agree as to the events leading up to the Great War but they do agree on the causes of the second world war. Some say the first war never really ...
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History and Future of HMOs »

A 10 page paper divided into two parts. The first is a five-page discussion of HMOs' history and future, concentrating on Paul Ellwood's (2002) proposal that the HMO structure be replaced with his HEROIC one. The second part of the paper answers 4 questions addressing Medicare and Medicaid's ...
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Michael K. Honey's Southern Labor and Black Civil Rights Organizing Memphis Workers »

A 6 page review of the book by Author Michael K. Honey. Honey outlines the societal conditions which were at play in 1930s Memphis Tennessee in comparison to the various laws which were on the books to protect black rights. The contention is made that custom can, and ...
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Abraham Lincoln and FDR on War and Social Upheaval »

An 11 page discussion of the many similarities which existed between Lincoln and Roosevelt in their handling of two of the most turbulent times in American history. The author asserts that while the presidencies of these two men were separated by some seventy years of history, Lincoln stood as ...
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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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American History Themes of Imperialism and War »

This 4 page paper discusses the topics of imperialism, the two world wars, and Vietnam, and how they can be connected using two specific references, Liberty, Equality and Power and Having Our Say. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Contemporary Slavery/Impact of Slavery in U.S. »

A 4 page research paper that addresses two topics, the first of which is the fact that slavery continues in the modern world. The second topic is the impact of slavery on the United States. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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History of Minimum Wage, Supreme Court to Rule on ACA »

A 3 page research paper that covers two topics. The first half of the paper presents the history of the federally mandated minimum wage, and the second half discusses the Supreme Court's announcement that it will rule on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act's required mandate for all Americans ...
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The Influence of the World Wars in Britain and Key Personalities »

This 8 page paper is written in two parts. The first part answers a series of question concerning the impact on different areas of society. The second part outlines specific terms and gives general background on influential figures, including Ramsay MacDonald, Neville Chamberlain, Winston Churchill, Stanley Baldwin and Mohandas K. ...
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WaMu's collapse and Enterprise Risk Management »

This 6 page paper discusses two specific issues. The first is a report and discussion of what happened to cause the collapse of Washington Mutual Bank. There were many causes dating back more than a decade. The second topic is recommendations from the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the ...
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Michael Foucault vs. Frantz Fanon on Minorities »

A 5 page research paper which examines the similarities between two great French philosophers: Frantz Fanon and Michel Foucault. The writer demonstrates, through an examination of Fanon's 'Black Skin, White Masks,' and Foucault's Madness in Civilization, that the two philosophers agreed on quite a few fundamental points concerning power and ...
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War is the Result of Nationalism »

A 5 page research paper that examines the problems that are inherent in nationalism. The writer discusses the two major forms of nationalism and demonstrates how much of the conflict that has characterized the twentieth century resulted from the tension between these two forms. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Comparative Analysis of the Glorious Revolution and the Puritan Revolution »

A 9 page paper that discusses the similarities between these two events in British history. The basic premise for both of these acts of insurrection against the reigning monarchy developed from dissatisfaction in the religious status of the Parliament and the monarchy and dissent between the two. ...
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U.S. Society and Race Relations »

A 5 page paper discussing two books in relationship to prejudices. The books are, 'Natives and Strangers: A Multicultural History of Americas,' by Leonard Dinnerstein, Roger L. Nichols, and David M. Reimers, and 'Lies My Teacher told Me: Everything Your American History textbook Gone Wrong,' by James W. Loewen. The ...
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Constitutional Convention Debates and the Notes of James Madison »

In two pages the author discusses, based on Madison's notes of the Constitutional Convention debates, the issue that struck as the most divisive and the most difficult to resolve for the delegates, which was the one of slavery representation and taxation. The questions of why this issue was intractable, ...
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A Decade in the Persian Gulf »

This 6 page paper explores the region ten years after the Gulf War and assesses what has happened over the course of a decade. Attention to technology and military preparedness is provided and a description and comparison of countries in the region is also included. Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and ...
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