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Term Papers on American Foreign Policy after World War II

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An Examination of the Cold War and Why It Did Not Result in a Major War »

It has been argued that one of the most important aspects of examining the Cold War, is not to examine why and how it escalated, but to examine why did not escalate into a "hot war". This 8 page paper looks at the Cold War and how it progressed; applying ...
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1756 to 1763 French and Indian War »

This is a 5 page paper discussing the Seven Years’ War. The Seven Years’ War from 1756 to 1763, also known as the French and Indian Wars in North America, was considered the first world war as it found the British pitted against the French and Indian forces in North ...
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The Cold War: Causes and Ongoing Tensions »

A 5 page overview of the Cold War. This paper discusses the causes of the Cold War, the tensions that existed during this time, and incidents such as the Cuban Missile Crisis that almost resulted in full-out war. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Waging Modern War by General Wesley Clark »

An 8 page essay that discusses the major points from General Wesley Clark's autobiographical account of the Kosovo war, Waging Modern War. While Clark agrees with the political objectives of the Kosovo campaign and successfully used military force to obtain these objectives, his description of his Kosovo experience paints a ...
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Overview of the Austro Prussian or 7 Week War »

Known as the Seven Week War because of the limited time that troops were in the field and the extremely quick and efficient political and military maneuverings by Bismarck, the circumstances leading up to the Austro-Prussian War were a culmination of political gambits, military leadership and economic policies. This is a ...
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The Legitimacy of the War in Iraq »

This 15 page paper provides an examination of The War and Declaration of Human Rights, Nuremburg Principles, and the United Nations Charter. These documents are discussed in light of the war. The paper suggests that in fact, the war in Iraq is not only uncalled for, 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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A Radical, Social Upheaval, The American Revolution »

This 5 page research paper argues that the American Revolution should be understood as a radical, social upheaval that radically changed the world. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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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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Big Business and Big Banana Trade Wars »

13 pages in length. Big business has long infiltrated the economically restricted world of independent merchants; once a product is deemed significant enough to warrant high profit for low investment, corporate heads begin to turn. Such is the case with the recent banana trade wars that have pitted ...
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Erich Maria Remarque's 'All Quiet on the Western Front' and the Depiction of War »

A 5 page paper which examines Erich-Maria Remarque's classic 1929 novel, "All Quiet on the Western Front" by specifically considering how German soldiers understand the origins of the war, the impact of technology and industrialization on World War I, and how and why the romantic illusions about combat disintegrate, and ...
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Significance of Cold War Ideolgies »

When WWII ended America was filled with loyal and idealogical citizens. That ideology sustained us throughout the cold war and now that it is over stands at the ready in case it is needed again. This five page paper outlines and discusses the ideals and beliefs that were held by Americans ...
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Four Commencement Speakers from American History »

A 7 page exercise in selecting speakers for a fictional graduation. The author selects four key speakers from three different historical periods. The theme of the proposed graduation is individualism and spirit of community, the balance between the spiritual and material worlds, and race and ethnicity in American ...
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Nineteenth Century Authors James, Davis, and Twain »

A 7 page essay that contrasts and compares the writing styles of three brilliant American nineteenth century writers. The writer argues that examination of representative works from these authors demonstrates that Twain's intention is primarily humorous, as typified by his short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," while ...
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Interactions Between Native Americans and Early Europeans from Columbus to Cortez »

A 4 page overview of the early interactions between Europeans and Native Americans. The author identifies the overriding goal of Spanish colonization as greed and relates the fact that that goal determined the manner the Spanish regarded and treated the indigenous inhabitants of the so-called "New World" as well ...
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Foner and Berlin on Slavery's End »

This 5 page paper discusses the end of slavery and the transition from slave labor to free labor. Relying on the work of Foner and Berlin and colleagues, the writer explains that the Reconstruction era was one of confusion and controversy. The first part of the essay critiques Foner's narrative ...
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France and American Art During the Revolution, Romantic Era and Nineteenth Century »

10 pages in length. The inherent elegance and creativity that French artisans have bestowed upon the world has been quite influential to myriad painters and sculptors from across the globe, but perhaps the most significant impact of France's unique artistry has been upon American craftsman who – during the ...
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Overview of the Boer War »

A 20 page research paper on the history, causes, and ramifications of the Boer War. Bibliography lists more than a dozen sources.
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Woodward's "State Of Denial" »

3 pages in length. Woodward's (2006) book entitled State of Denial delves deeply into the deception President Bush has repeatedly handed to the American people in his ongoing attempt to justify the war in Iraq. Woodard (2006) takes a strong stand against the current administration as working independently ...
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Native American Ceremony and the Importance of the Circle »

A 3 page paper which examines the significance of the circle in Native American ceremonies as it involves identity and an understanding of one’s world. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Iraq War and Weapons of Mass Destruction »

This 5 page paper looks at the absence of WMD as well as a verity of things pertinent to the war. How coverage of the war demonstrates that the administration used information selectively in order to justify an unnecessary war. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Athens and the Peloponnesian War »

An 8 page war which examines the Peloponnesian War and focuses on the role of Athens as the source of the war. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Comparison Between the Cold War and the Long War »

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the Cold War with the War on Terror, or what some call the Long War. Research is provided to support the assumptions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Economics and War »

A 6 page paper discussing the general positive effects that the outbreak of war typically brings, followed by a discussion of conditions in Iraq prior to the beginning of Iraqi Freedom. War typically elevates a sagging economy, and such was the case with the short-lived Iraq war. Those ...
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'War on Drugs' and its Political Benefits »

This 5 page paper examines America's war on drugs as a part of the popular culture. The war is discussed in various ways, inclusive of the idea that many facts proliferated by the war are just opinions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Three Secondary European Wars »

Three Mini-Wars in European History: This 5-page essay examines three of the secondary wars in European history between (1700-1990). These conflicts were just as passionate, just as politically motivated, and just as deadly. However, when the fighting was over, these wars left more men standing. Bibliography lists 4 ...
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Just and Unjust Wars by Michael Walzer »

A 5 page analysis of Michael Walzer's book Just and Unjust Wars: A Moral Argument with Historical Illustrations. Walzer discusses in detail the myriad ways that war has been perceived and how this impacts the topic of war and morality. No additional sources cited.
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Thucydides' Peloponnesian War »

This 5 page paper argues that a purely structural reading of Thucydides Peloponnesian War demonstrates specific elements about the text and the way that Thucydides presents the issues surrounding the Peloponnesian War. The approach to present the major themes in this work underscore Thucydides position on the war itself. ...
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Defining War Crimes »

A 12 page overview of the definitions and perceptions surrounding war crimes. Discusses the Geneva Convention and the Nuremberg Trials and provides numerous examples of historical events which classify as war crimes. Emphasizes that all parties of wartime action are capable of war crimes but that it is the ...
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Cold War in its Early Days »

A 5 page paper discussing the beginnings of the Cold War. NATO is discussed as well as the necessity for such an organization. A brief respite from the tension is described. Kennedy and Khrushchev were perhaps the greatest players in the Cold War and their involvement is discussed. The Cuban ...
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Self Fulfilling Prophecy of the Cold War »

A 10 page piece that discusses the self-fulfilling prophecy of the Cold War, in that the buildup of arms against the perceived threat to borders and national economic stability, created an atmosphere of fear and annihilation. Or did it? The governments eventually moved onto the ground that there ...
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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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Was the Iraq War Illegal? »

This 26 page paper examines the justification for the Iraq war. The discussion starts by looking at the UN Charter and the circumstances under which military force is allowed. The background to the war is examined, including the repeated breaching of UN resolutions by the Iraqi government, The war itself ...
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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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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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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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USS Maine Bombing in 1989 and the Reactions by American Newspapers »

This 6 page paper considers the perspectives of American journalists regarding the bombing of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor during the Spanish/American War. This paper assesses the perception of journalists through a view of the history and the reactions in newspaper/magazine articles from this era. Bibliography lists ...
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Changing American Values After the 1960s »

A 5 page paper that explores the redefining of values and beliefs as passed from American parents to their children following the era of the 1960s. Discussed is the unquestioned respect for both parental and political authority that existed in America prior to the 1960s and how these values ...
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Why American Products Should be Purchased by Americans »

In 5 pages the author discusses that Americans should buy American products. Americans should support their economy. Buying American products helps to keep the quality of their products high. The more Americans buy their products, the more they show and encourage patriotism. Bibliography lists 5 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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Ecological World View as a Cultural Artifact: Native American Subcultures vs. Mainstream White Americans »

An 11 page overview of ecological world view as it varied by these cultural groups. The author asserts that while there are exceptions, broad generalizations can be made in terms of this cultural artifact. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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A Nuclear Iran »

This 4 page paper considers what the U.S. policy might be if Iran becomes a nuclear power. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Native Americans and Japanese Americans »

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts Native Americans and Japanese Americans. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Irish American Influence on American Culture »

A 5 page research paper that examines the influence of Irish Americans on American culture during the period 1800-1877. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Kim, Kim, and Lee's 'Modes of Foreign Market Entry by Korean SI Firms' Reviewed »

A 4 page paper reviewing a study investigating foreign market entry from an emerging economy into a fully developed one. Results supported five of Kim, Kim and Lee’s (2002) six hypotheses, and the sixth was not entirely rejected out of hand. Rather, the authors tried to explain that ...
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History and Culture of Assyrian Americans »

This 5 page paper discusses Assyrian Americans, their history and their contributions to American culture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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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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Contrasting and Comparing Russian Serfs and American Slaves »

In 9 pages, the author compares and contrasts American slaves and Russian serfs. In comparing American slaves and Russian serfs, one must realize the dramatic differences between the two. Yes, both were slaves, but American slaves had no rights. Russian serfs actually were able to submit lawsuits in ...
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An Analysis of Slavery and Freedom in America »

A 6 page analysis of Edmund S. Morgan's book American Slavery/American Freedom: The Ordeal of Colonial Virginia. In this book Morgan examines the economic and demographic development of early Virginia. The fact that a love for liberty and equality in the American colonies developed simultaneously with a reliance on the ...
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The Korean War and the 38th Parallel »

An 8 page essay on the Korean conflict and how crossing the 38th parallel altered the political and military objectives of the war.Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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