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Term Papers on Developments Preceding the European Industrial Revolution

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Slavery and The Social Contract of Jean Jacques Rousseau »

16 pages in length. "The Social Contract", on the text that all men are born free and equal, regards the State as a contract in which individuals surrender none of their natural rights, but rather agree for the protection of them. Most remarkable in this projected republic was the provision ...
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'Revolutionary' American Revolution? »

A 1 page paper that argues the American Revolution was not truly revolutionary as it was a fight for independence. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Long Island Slavery »

An eight page paper which describes the history of slavery on Long Island from the first black immigrants to the Revolution. The writer looks at the ways in which life for Northern slaves differed from that of their Southern counterparts, and considers how the change from Dutch to English rule ...
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Iran and China's Revolutions »

A five page paper which looks at the revolutions of China and Iran, in terms of the changes which they instigated in the two nations and the degree of success which they achieved with regard to domestic and international policies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Geertz and Fanon Comparisons on Integrative Revolution and National Culture »

This is a 5 page paper comparing the theories of national culture and integrative revolution as discussed in Fanon’s “The Wretched of the Earth” and Geertz’s “The Interpretation of Cultures”. Although critics often cite that the two theorists have contrasting viewpoints, there are several areas where their theories appear to ...
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The English Civil War and Puritanism and the American Colonies »

This is a 6 page paper in tutorial language which includes two short historical papers: one on the English Civil War(s) from 1625 to 1649 which were also termed the “Puritan Revolution” because of one aspect of the conflict which referred to divisions within the populations which preferred the Protestant ...
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Causes and Effects of the Revolution in Haiti »

A 12 page paper which provides an overview of the causes and consequences of the Haitian Revolution. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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French Revolution's Financial Causes »

A nine page paper which looks at the causes of the French Revolution from the point of view of financial issues, and the way in which the grievances of different social groups coincided to contribute to the original uprisings. Bibliography lists 6 sources
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Ecological World View and Native American Uniformity »

A 15 page discussion of the popular perception that Native Americans exhibit a uniform ecological world view. Presents supporting and detracting arguments for this view. Notes first that the sheer diversity of Native American cultures and individuals would make it unlikely that such a uniformity in view exists. ...
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Evolution of the Native American Game of Stickball »

An 11 page history of the indigenous Native American “game” of stickball and the evolution of this sport to the modern version we know today as lacrosse. Emphasizes the spiritual and ceremonial aspects of the game, noting that in many cases it was used as a means of preparing ...
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Native American Society, Racism, and European Stereotypes and Misperceptions »

A 5 page discussion of the reasons behind the racism which has existed in regard to Native Americans for the last five hundred years. Identifies Europeans misperceptions and stereotypes regarding Native American culture as being at the root of this racism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Racism in Colonial America »

A 5 page paper which discusses the origins of racism in colonial times. The majority of the power that lies behind issues of racism in the colonial times stems from issues of labor and capitalism, if nothing else. The more powerful Europeans needed labor for all their endeavors and the ...
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Intellect in the Renaissance of the Twelfth Century »

A 5 page paper discussing the cause of the intellectual changes that occurred during the renaissance period in Europe. Many people have stated that the cause of these changes was due to the education and knowledge available through the monasteries of that time, but the monasteries were limited to the ...
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Tocqueville/His Views of Blacks »

A 6 page essay that offer analysis and discussion of Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America. In the chapter entitled, "The Present and Probable Future Condition of the Three Races that Inhabit the Territory of the United States," Tocqueville describes the relations between the three, "naturally distinct" races that inhabited ...
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Massachusetts and Slavery's End »

This 5 page paper discuses the event that acted as a catalyst to end slavery in this state. As one writer commented, because the North was free during the Civil War era, people have forgotten that slavery was practiced in the North early in American history. It was common European ...
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Ishiguro's The Remains of the Day and Silence »

A five page paper which looks at the way in which the concept of silence is used in Ishiguro's 'The Remains of the Day' with particular reference to the development of Stevens' character.
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Seventeenth Century Puritan Colonization and Nineteenth Century Reconstruction Explored »

9 pages in length. Exploring the relationship between 17th century Puritan colonization and 19th century Reconstruction as they relate to colonial America finds a common denominator between the two time periods connected by the very foundation of how the term 'colonialism' is defined: "control by one power over a ...
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Michel Guillaume Jean de Crèvecoeur's Letters from an American Farmer »

A 6 page discussion of the insight provided into European thought by this French author. Interestingly, Crèvecoeur only lived in the Americas for a relatively short period of time. He became a naturalized citizen, however, and even ventured out among the indigenous inhabitants of the country. His ...
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Secession and Issues of Slavery »

This 4-page paper focuses on the relevant issues that eventually led to the secession of the Southern states from the Union in the 19th century, as well as the development of the Confederate states and a Confederate constitution. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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War and the Effects of Tanks and Trench Warfare »

6 pages in length. Many military improvements have been made over time in order to augment the strength – in both man and machine – to overtake the enemy in wartime. Examining the period between 1776 and 1918, one might readily argue how no greater impact was made ...
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Craiglockert Meeting Between Sassoon and Owen »

A paper which looks at the meeting between Owen and Sassoon at Craiglockert, the circumstances behind their being sent to the hospital, and the influence which Sassoon had on Owen's perspective on the war and the development of his writing. Bibliography lists 6 sources
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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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Germany and Women's Changing Status »

This 5 page paper examined how the role and status of women changed over time in modern German history between the Kaiserreich though the Weimar Republic, Nazi Germany and the developments in West Germany and East Germany. The paper includes discussion on what factors lead to these changes. The bibliography ...
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Graphic Arts and its History »

This 28 page report discusses graphic art in terms of its development, its history, and where it will go in the future. In considering the future of graphic arts, it can be remarkably instructive to look at its history and how it has governed its developed. Both the history and ...
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Heroines in Literature and How They Have Evolved »

This 4 page paper chronicles the development of the literary heroine through the ages, profiling the characters of Anna Karenina, Sarah(French Lieutenant's Woman), Nora (The Doll's House) and Maria (Maria Nef). Bibliographpy lists 3 sources.
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Colombia's History Since its Independence »

This 4 page paper discusses the developments which have come to Columbia since its independence, examines the causes of the civil wars, and analyzes the potential for the future. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Development of Cape Town Through the Middle Nineteenth Century »

This 6 page paper looks at Cape Town, South Africa from its beginnings to 1850. The paper summarises the trends and development of the city within this time frame, with specific examples and link the trends to broader global processes and the experience of modernity with other cities such as ...
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Two Decades of Couture Fashion in France from 1919 until 1939 »

A 14 page paper which examines the development of French fashion couture between the period 1919-1939, concentrating on the influences of Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli, and specifically addressing five factors that positively impacted upon modern women’s fashions and the worldwide appeal of French Fashion. Bibliography lists 10 sources. ...
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Crossover Development and George Lucas' 'Star Wars' »

12 pages in length. Reaching the heights of merchandising and crossover development that other entertainment franchises only aspire to in their dreams, George Lucas's "Star Wars" enterprise has long tipped the moneymaking scale when it comes to spinning off his science fiction saga into a multitude of other factions. ...
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Slavery and the Influences of Class, Gender, and Race »

This 4 page paper briefly examines some the views that gender, race and class greatly influenced the development of slavery, and argues that racism is still present today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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U.S. Nuclear Power Industry and its Historical Development »

A 12 page paper which examines the origins of its development and concentrates on the critical period between 1970 and 1990. Specifically considered are current reactor research programs, current state of nuclear power plant design, radioactive waste, plant licensing extension, decommissioning, government oversight, and future prospects. Bibliography lists ...
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Was the Cold War Caused by Nuclear Weapons? »

This 8 page paper considers the background to the Cold War and considers if the development of nuclear weapons can be seen as the cause or the catalyst that triggered the cold war between the US and the USSR. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
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Nineteenth Century Liberal Protestant Christology Alternatives »

This 8- page paper discusses developments in Christology, and specifically how the work of Barth, Bultmann and Rahner broke from protestant Christology of the 19th century. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Organized Crime in America »

In four pages this paper examines the sociopolitical phenomenon of organized crime in America in an overview that includes definition, its development in the United States, its attempts to influence the government, and the organization of organized crime groups after the Prohibition era. Four sources are listed in the ...
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The History of the Financial Markets »

This 8 page paper looks at the history of the financial markets. Starting with Ancient Rome and the etairia the paper looks at the development of investments in shares, the emergence of stock brokers and the stock markets as well as the way bubbles have developed as a result of ...
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Native American Influences on Modern American Culture »

This 3 page paper looks at some of the influences that the Native American practices and culture have had on the development of modern American culture. Influences discussed include ecology, spirituality, food, arts, and language and place names. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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Developments in Medicine during the latter part of the Nineteenth Century »

This 4 page paper looks at the developments in medicine to come about during this period of time. The importance of germ theory is highlighted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Abraham Lincoln - Personality Development »

This 6 page paper begins by reporting and discussing events and experiences in Lincoln's childhood and early life and comments on certain events may have shaped his personality according to theorists. The next part of the paper discusses Lincoln's developmental level according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs and moral ...
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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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British Rule in Nineteenth Century India »

This 4 page paper assesses both the adverse impacts of British rule and the more beneficial aspects. Examples provided include technological development, the opium trade, and mutiny. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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History of the General System Theory »

This 6 page paper traces the development and evolution of general systems theory, which was first published by Ludwig von Bertalanffy. The ideas, concepts and applications as well as key theory developers are traced in the paper. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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Korean Conflict »

5 pages in length. The writer discusses how the political, social and economic strife that punctuates the relationship between North and South Korea has its roots in cultural development of centuries ago and ultimately culminated in the Korean conflict. Bibliography lists 7 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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Private Sector Elite and the U.S. Constitution »

Though Thomas Jefferson, one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence and the American Constitution asserted that each individual should have the unalienable right to 'life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,' the creation of the American Constitution, based on the Federalist Papers and extending from the First and ...
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America and the Economic Effects of Slavery »

This 10 page report discusses the various ways in which slavery had a significant economic, as well as moral, impact on the United States and the development of the nation. Slavery produced benefits in the United States for over 200 years. However, there have been generations of Americans who have ...
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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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History, Design, and Usage of Neural Networks »

A 16 page research paper on neural networks. The writer defines these computer models of human brain/though patterns, provides an historical overview of their role in artificial intelligence development, and explains in great detail just how neural net systems work. Most importantly, attention is turned to how neural networks are ...
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Frederick Douglass versus the Confederacy »

A 5 page research paper which examines how the antebellum South was viewed through the eyes of white Southerners and then through the eyes of ex-slave Frederick Douglass. Using the work of Drew Faust in his book on the development of Confederate nationalism, the writer shows how white Southerners considered ...
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Nineteenth Century American Identity Development »

This 6 page report discusses how the United States developed its own unique 'identity' in the 19th century. Change and establishment of that identity was found in issues relating to race and slavery, the development of the American political system, and the westward expansion of the country. Bibliography ...
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The Development of Libraries »

An 18 page essay on the development of libraries in the late nineteenth century and the impact of the money and philosophy of Andrew Carnegie. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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