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Issues Leading Up to the Compromise of 1850 and Political Leadership During the Civil War (Abraham Lincoln, and Jefferson Davis) »

A 3 page discussion of the controversy in the years preceding the Civil War. This paper addresses the question of whether Lincoln was a better political leader than Davis. No sources are listed.
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Civil Disobedience in the 1960s »

This 4 page paper discusses the Civil Rights movement as well as the Vietnam War protestors, explains both sides, and considers these opinions using John Rawls' work as a basis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Early 20th Century Niagara African American Civil Rights Movement »

A 6 page informative paper which examines the inspirational African-American civil rights movement of the early twentieth century that was the forerunner of the NAACP. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Similarities in the Images of September 11, 2001 and the Civil War as Remembered in the Jimmy Carter Museum »

A 3 page paper which examines how a visit to the Jimmy Carter Museum and Library’s exhibit of 9/11 memorabilia could be seen as reflective of other historical events such as the Civil War. The focus of the paper is on letters and quilts. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Reasons for the American Civil War by Bruce Levin »

A 3 page research paper that uses Levine's 1992 text as a guide in discussing the principal reason behind the American Civil War. Levine demonstrates that given the inconsistencies between the regions in the antebellum North and South, war was inevitable and the slavery question could not have been decided ...
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Kansas and Slavery »

This 4-page story discusses the "Bleeding Kansas" of the pre-Civil War era, including the fight between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces. Also discussed is the Raid on Lawrence and the John Brown Massacre. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Unsucessful Filibuster that was Launched in an Attempt to Prevent its Passage »

This nine page paper discusses the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and in particular, the historic filibuster that opponents of passage used to try and block it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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John Brown's Controversial Activities »

An 8 page paper which examines Brown’s role in commencing the Civil War and whether his contemporary label as ‘the father of terrorism’ is an accurate one. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Coming of Age in Mississippi by Anne Moody and the American Civil Rights Movement »

A 4 page paper which examines the effects of discrimination on Southern blacks during the 1950s as characterized by the lives of Moody’s family and acquaintances, the ways her life changed after leaving home for the city and going onto college, the dangers she confronted while working for racial equality ...
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U.S. History and Manifest Destiny from 1865 to 1939 »

This 3 page paper looks at the idea of manifest destiny from the end of the American Civil War (1865) through the end of the Great Depression, usually identified as approximately 1941 and America's entry into the Second World War. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Cold War: Causes, Treaties, and Ongoing Tensions »

This 6 page paper traces the root causes of the Cold War all the way back to the Russian Civil War and discusses how the tensions between the US and Russia magnified during the middle war years and World War II. Incidents such as the Cuban Missile Crisis almost ...
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Important Developments 1950s Through the 1990s »

A 9 page paper delineating one particularly important development for each decade between the 1950s and the 1990s. School integration, the civil rights movement, the antiwar movement of the 1970s, and the dissolution of the USSR are discussed right alongside important technological developments in the 1980s. Bibliography lists ...
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Stress Theory And Coping With Stress »

A 10 page paper that reports and describes Hans Selye's, the father or modern stress theory, ideas and explanations of stress, including physical and psychological responses to stressors. The writer includes the evolution of PTSD from its origins in the Civil War as Soldier's Heart and traumatic neurosis. Physiological and ...
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Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965 »

A 3 page paper which examines and analyzes the need for the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Employment Inequalities and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 »

A 7 page overview of the goals and objectives of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. A particular emphasis is placed on Title VII of this Act. This paper points out the goals and objectives of this Act have yet to be fully achieved. Bibliography lists 8 ...
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Major Issues and Debates Leading to the American Civil War »

This 10 page paper examines some of the issues leading to the American Civil War, including slavery, states’ rights, and the expansion of slavery into the territories. Bibliography lists 4 sources
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Muslim Women's Rights »

A 12 page paper discussing aspects of Muslim women's rights. The rights of Muslim women vary widely across geographical space and within the laws of countries where Muslims constitute the majority of the population. Muslim women have few rights in some countries, but the paradox is that they ...
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Desmond Seward’s Wars of the Roses »

An 8 page book review on Desmond Seward’s text, The Wars of the Roses, which is a civil war that marks fifteenth century English history and established the Tudor dynasty. The writer discusses the overall purpose of the text, general content of the book, its structure, scholarship, use of sources, ...
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David Blight: Race and Reunion »

This 4 page paper is a review of and reaction to David Blight’s book on the Civil War, “Race and Reunion.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Overview: The Civil Rights Movement »

This 5 page research paper, which includes a 1 page outline of the paper, offers an overview of the history of the American Civil Rights movement, as it describes the major events of the movement. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Mass Media's Influence »

This 4 page essay focuses on the Civil Rights movement and the Iraq invasion as instances where the influence of mass media coverage had a profound influence on swaying public opinion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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French Revolution, Civil Constitution of the Clergy »

This 3 page essay draws on primary source documents to describe the debate that centered around the National Assembly establishing the Civil Constitution of the Clergy. Both sides of this debate are described and the writer discusses the central issues. Bibliography lists 3 sources, which are drawn from the same ...
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Discussion Questions on American History »

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of American history. Issues such as the Great Depression and civil rights are addressed in short essay answers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Civil Rights Act - An Overview »

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of the Civil Rights Act. Each Title is examined in turn. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Review of Freedom Road by Howard Fast »

A 5 page review of Howard Fast's 1944 novel Freedom Road, which accurately portrays the struggle blacks following the Civil War to rebuild their lives and how they achieved this goal prior to the intervention of the Ku Klux Klan and white supremacy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Mister Pip by Lloyd Jones and the Conflict in Bougainville PNG »

In three pages the civil war in Bougainville (Papua, New Guinea) is examined within the context of Lloyd Jones’ novel, with ethnicity, resources, war, and nation states among the topics addressed. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.
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The Causal Origins of the Hippie Movement »

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the cultural foundations of the hippie movement in 1960s America. The influence of the Cold War, the civil rights movement, and psychedelics is explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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19th Century American History »

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of 19th century American history. Slavery, the Civil War, Imperialism, and the Progressive movement are explored. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Outcomes/Pressy v. Ferguson »

This 3 page research paper addresses the US Supreme Court decision in this landmark 1896 case. The writer argues that while it resulted initially in oppression for African Americans in the form of Jim Crow laws, eventually the groundwork laid by this case resulted in the success of the Civil ...
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Entrenchment of Canadian Civil Rights into the Constitution »

This 4 page argument and analysis argues against entrenchment of the Civil Rights Charter within the Constitution as it stands as a legal precedent within the rule of law. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Events of the 20th Century »

A 4 page paper which examines the coming of the Cold War, Civil Rights Movement, Great Society and the Vietnam War. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Comparisons Between Violent and Nonviolent Civil Rights Protests »

In four pages this paper examines different approaches to the civil rights movement in a consideration of major movement figures and the success of each method. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.
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Lincoln's Secretary of State, William Seward »

A 9 page research paper that argus the thesis that William Henry Seward, Lincoln's Secretary of State, greatly aided the Union victory because he helped to prevent the one development that could have conceivably led to a Confederate victory during the Civil War, which was the involvement of a foreign ...
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Civil Liberties and Civil Rights »

A 6 page paper discussing the validity of various civili liberty and civil rights concerns. This paper essentially asks What should be the role of civil liberties and civil rights in a democratic society? What are they designed to achieve; what are their appropriate limits; and where should we go from here? ...
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Wartime Advertising »

A 6 page paper on how companies need to market and advertise their products and services during wartime. Examined in the paper is how advertisers often have to switch their ads around to include more war themes and express certain patriotic themes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Canada and Native Americans »

Approximately 15 pages in length. Paper discusses the 'social genocide' caused by relevant issues in human services/education for members of Canada's 'First Nation' (Native Indians). Excellent for those studying sociology, education, Canadian socio-politics, or Native Indians. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Nineteenth Century America and the Railroad's Economic Impact »

This 8 page paper discusses the history and development of railroads in America and their economic impact on American society. The advent of the railroad and the expansion of rail service across the country changed American business, politics, and economics. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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The Leadership Ability and Accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson »

10 pages in length. As the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson's accomplishments and leadership ability virtually changed the course of history. Throughout his esteemed political career, Jefferson maintained a great deal of belief in the common man, as well as harbored considerable sympathy and compassion ...
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18th Century Paris Fire and Police Services »

This 7 page paper explores what existed during the time period in terms of police and fire services. Some information about what occurred as the nineteenth century began is also included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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U.S. Army's Volunteer Service »

A 5 page outline of this volunteer-driven association. Emphasizes the dual focus of national security and member welfare. This focus extends into such diverse areas as member recreation and workplace management and is a focus which benefits both the volunteer service, the members, and the community at large. ...
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Red Storm Rising, The Hunt for Red October, and the Cold War »

A 5 page review of the Cold War years. The author of this paper emphasizes that the intent of the Cold War was to stabilize world politics and to maintain peace. In reality, it could be contended that the real outcome of this political approach was anything but ...
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The War on Drugs in America and Whether or Not a Problem Truly Exists »

A 10 page paper which examines the so-called ‘war on drugs’ from a sociological perspective to determine whether or not there is a legitimate drug problem in the United States. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Mass Customization and Marketing Questions »

A 7 page paper in two parts, each addressing separate marketing questions. Part I discusses a 2004 magazine article addressing the shift from mass marketing to "micro marketing" and what it could mean to marketers, consumers and the US economy. Part II assesses primary product categories and market ...
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Pecos Printers Pricing »

A 5 page paper in two parts. Part 1 (4 pages) provides a management accounting exercise in pricing and selling printers. The owner of the company fails to realize he can accept lower unit prices after meeting his fixed costs. Part 2 discusses marketing alliances between the ...
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U.S. Democracy and Worldviews »

Since the start of the most recent Gulf War, the countries of the world have placed the United States under close scrutiny. Once self-proclaimed as one of the foremost democratic countries of the world, recent events in political history have led some to believe that the American democratic process ...
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International Threat Posed by WMDs »

A 10 page paper which defines and examines “nuclear” and “radiological” threats, distinguishing between them and explaining their meanings and implications; discusses political and economic factors that enable nation-states and terrorist groups to acquire nuclear weapons; explores evidence indicating that terrorist groups or individuals can and would use such weapons ...
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The Right to Private Property in the Constitution »

This 7 page paper considers the development of constitutional private property rights tracing these from the ideas Sparta and Ancient Greece to the Modern European Union and United States. The paper discusses the right to property in a number of the constitutions and/or other systems for protecting "rights". The ...
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Slavery and Its Origins »

This 3 page paper provides a general overview of slavery in the United States but also includes an argument that suggests it evolved due to prejudice. Support is provided for the supposition. Only scholarly sources are used. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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U.S. Hazardous Waste Facilities and Historical, Archaeological, and Cultural Information »

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the Industrial Revolution, automobiles and solid waste treatment plants as they relate to the cultural, archaeological and historical aspects of hazardous waste facilities in the United States. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Church and State Views of Thomas Jefferson »

On New Year's Day, 1802, President Thomas Jefferson penned a letter to the Baptist Association of Danbury, Connecticut articulating his views on the relationship between church and state. This separation, his belief in majority rule, and in reduction in government continue to profoundly affect the government of the United States. ...
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