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Term Papers on Renaissance Period & Modern Contemporary Age Compared and Contrasted

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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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Battleship Technology and its Combat Relevance »

This 6 page paper looks at war and how the invention of the modern battleship had changed warfare forever. Several examples are provided. Other changes in technology are briefly discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources
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Native Americans and Their Socioeconomic and Political Roles »

A 5 page research paper that summarizes the political, social and economic roles that Natives Americans have played in both colonial and modern times in North and South America. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Warriors Honor Ethnic War and the Modern by Michael Ignatieff »

5 pages in length. According to Michael Ignatieff's Warriors Honor Ethnic War and the Modern, "nationalism does not simply 'express' a preexistent identity: it constitutes a new one. Nationalism is a fiction : it requires the willing suspension of disbelief" (Ignatieff 38). Examining this statement and analyzing ...
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Political Parties and Government Powers According to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison »

A 5 page discussion of the political views of these three founding fathers. Suggests that a debate between Washington, in particular, and modern day political scientists would reveal many differences. Although admittedly our government has become considerably more complex over time, Washington would undoubtedly still hold to his ...
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Business Application of Sun tzu's Art of War »

A 7 page research paper that posits that Sun-tzu's The Art of War contains principles that can guide modern business in today's competitive market. The writer defends this thesis and expands on it, arguing that Sun-tzu's principles of war can provide a framework for cooperation leading to prosperity for all ...
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Prohibition: Pros and Cons »

This 4 page paper discusses the issues on both sides of the prohibition controversy. It uses opinions of the time, not modern day. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Foundations of the Contemporary World Cemented by the Scientific Revolution »

This 3 page paper examines the Scientific Revolution and how it laid the foundations of the modern world with regard to economics, social developments and other policies. Bibliography lists 2 sources
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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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Thomas Paine's Political Propaganda »

An 8 page overview of the life and philosophies of Thomas Paine. While modern history remembers him as a critical contributor to American and French independence, Thomas Paine left this world with a dubious reputation. His political contributions, however, are today considered invaluable both in regard to their ...
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Pressfield's Gates of Fire »

This 7 page paper discusses the novel by Steven Pressfield called Gates of Fire. This book is analyzed for its portrayal of Spartan culture, education, the famous battle, and its application to modern warfare. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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An Overview of Urbanism in America »

This 8 page paper provides an overview of urbanism in America. The rise of American cities is the focus of this paper that looks at the industrial revolution as well as what occurred previous to that. The modern American city is a part of the paper as well ...
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The History of Marijuana; Legal Status and Usage »

This 5 page paper looks at the history and use of marijuana, also known as cannabis. The paper starts with the ancient world an its’ use for ritual purposes as well as food and cloth and traces the its position to the modern day and the laws which prohibit it ...
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History of the Guitar »

In ten pages this paper offers a history of the guitar and how it has changed the face of music from classic to modern times. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.
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Nuclear Medicine: Past, Present, and Future »

A 4 page overview of the advances made in nuclear medicine. This paper addresses the field from the introduction of the x-ray to the modern utilization of digital imaging such as PET and CT scans. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Nuclear Medicine: Past, Present, and Future »

A 4 page overview of the advances made in nuclear medicine. This paper addresses the field from the introduction of the x-ray to the modern utilization of digital imaging such as PET and SPECT scans. A variety of radiopharmaceuticals is listed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Article Analysis: American Indian Societies »

This 3 page paper analyzes selections about Native Americans in the section, "Transformation, Endurance, and Rejuvenation of American Indian Societies, 1870-1995" from the Gregory Gordon text. The various selections presented include modern day accounts as well as historical works, including letters from soldiers and Native Americans. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Slavery: From Ancient Times to the Modern Day »

This 6 page paper addresses questions about modern slavery but also looks at the history of slavery globally. Should the United States, a country that once held slaves but denounces slavery, tolerate slavery in other nations? This concept is explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Use of Bartering »

This 6 page paper looks at the concept of barter, explaining what it is, how it takes place and identifying some examples of its use in modern commerce. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
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McDonaldization of Society by George Ritzer »

A 6 page analysis of George Ritzer's The McDonaldization of Society. The writer demonstrates that this book provides an intriguing premise for analyzing certain trends in modern society. Ritzer sees the business philosophy of the fast food restaurant chain "McDonald's" becoming the standard modus operandi of almost every sphere of ...
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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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Observations in History, Nationalism, and Military Strategy and Technology »

An 8 page address of six specific questions regarding the modern history as it began in the seventeenth century, the offense-defense theory in political sciences, dynastic v nationalistic wars, technological impacts to twentieth century warfare, the evolution of airpower between WWI and WWII and Germanys mistakes in WWI and WWII. ...
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Classical Theorists, Modern Warfare, and the 20th/21st Century »

A 4 page paper which examines if the classical theorists’ notions of war apply to modern warfare in the 20th and the 21st centuries. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Healing Properties of Native American Tradition »

An 11 page overview of the importance of Native American tradition in healing Native American people and securing their place in modern society. This book uses examples from Eden Robinson’s “Monkey Beach”. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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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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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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Slave Narrative Comparison »

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of slavery. Slave narratives are quoted to explore the contrast of experiences during different eras. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Relationship Between Baconian And Cartesian Philosophy During The Scientific Revolution »

3 pages in length. The relationship between Baconian and Cartesian philosophy with regard to the scientific revolution of the 16th and 17th centuries reflects the dawning of rational thought over that of theology. As a positivist, Francis Bacon upheld the belief that experience and observation are the two ...
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Thomas Jefferson: An Embodiment of Contradiction »

A 3 page examination of the contrast that existed between Jefferson’s ideologies on freedom and equality and his life. This paper argues that, to one degree or another, we all experience conflict between what we believe and what we do. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Patriot Act »

A 4 page discussion of the varying perceptions of the impacts of the Patriot Act. This paper contrasts the views of those that contend the Act has resulted in numerous violations of civil rights and those that contend the Act has provided much needed protection. Bibliography lists 2 ...
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U.S. Family Impact of Prohibition »

A 6 page overview of the many family impacts of Prohibition. The author points out the positive impacts of the decrease in alcohol consumption but contrasts them with the societal costs of the black market that emerged. Bibliography list 5 sources.
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The Economic Impact of Slavery »

A 4 page discussion of the economic aspects of slavery. The author contrasts those impacts with the personal face of slavery, arguing that slavery was in fact not that economically profitable. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Precontact Law and Government in Native America »

A 4 page discussion of dichotomy that existed between precontact law and government in Native America and law and government as it was viewed by Europeans. The author contrasts natural law and legal positivism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Local Government and Casino Tax Revenue Regarding Native Americans »

A 10 page review of Native American gaming and the revenues it provides to local government. The author contrasts Native American gaming with non-Native gaming establishments and emphasizes the role of tribal sovereignty and tax exemption in determining revenue contributions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Persian Gulf War and U.S. Involvement »

A 7 page outline of the factors behind the Persian Gulf War and U.S. military strategy during that war. Notes the extreme sense of American patriotism which was incited by Saddam Hussein, the harsh contrast between Iraq and American ideology, and the differing goals of these two countries. Bibliography ...
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US Government's Separation of Powers »

5 pages. Explains the separation of powers in the United States government, and how this can sometimes cause disharmony between the President and Congress. This results in inefficiency. In contrast, the British parliamentary system and the French presidential-parliamentary system both produce harmony between the executive and the legislative ...
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War in Literature »

This 4 page paper considers the portrayal of war and its many facets by examining are Kirt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five and Joseph Heller's Catch-22. The writer contrast the two books and notes the similarities in these two very different stories. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Nationalism and War's Horrors in All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque »

A 5 page essay that profiles Remarque's classic manifesto against war. The writer argues that Remarque contrasts the reality and horror of war against the nationalistic fervor of the public. His naturalistic writing style is emphasized. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Cultural and Political Autonomy Preservation Struggles of Native American Leaders »

A 6 page overview of the different Native American approaches launched in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in response to white invasion into Indian lands. The author emphasizes the contrast which existed between these three great leaders. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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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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Culture and the Mortuary Practices of Native Americans »

A 30 page overview of the various mortuary practices and grave goods often associated with Native American burials and the ability to determine an individual's culture and the societal organization of those who participated in the burial based on these practices and goods. Contrasts the burial practices of the ...
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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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Abraham Lincoln and Opposing Views of Him »

A 7 page analysis of primary sources in Voices from the House Divided, by Glenn Linden and Thomas Pressley. The writer discusses the contrasting views showed by Unionists and Confederates regarding Abraham Lincoln. No additional sources cited.
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West's Rise and Bulliet et al's The Earth and Its Peoples »

A 5 page research paper that relies on the text The Earth and Its Peoples by Bulliet, et al (1997) to discuss three areas of history. The first section of the paper concerns the "rise of the West," the next section relates European expansionism to the Atlantic slave trade, and ...
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Thomas More and Thomas Hobbes on Religion and the State »

This 5 page paper considers and contrasts the way in which religion and the state are portrayed in Thomas More's Utopia and Thomas Hobbes' leviathan. The style and approaches of the book are different, and the precipitin of the authors is also at odds, the paper looks at this ...
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Terrorism and the French »

This 5 page paper looks at the international attitude of France towards terrorism, an aspect of security that is increasingly important as Europe becomes more integrated and globalisation continues. The paper considers the views on terrorism and how this contrasts with the actions taken by France in real hostage situations. ...
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The Nature of Democracy, Freedom, and Revolution by Herbert Aptheker »

A 5 page discussion of the opinions voiced by Herbert Aptheker in his 1967 book 'The Nature of Democracy, Freedom and Revolution.' The writer argues that by contrasting Marxist philosophy against 'bourgeois' democracy and revolution, Aptheker offers a perspective on history and political philosophy that is truly intriguing, if somewhat ...
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Views on Slavery and its Justification or Lack of »

A five page paper contrasting the view of slavery described in Winston Churchill's 'The Great Democracies' (Volume Four of 'A History of the English-Speaking Peoples') with Austin Steward's slave narrative 'Twenty Two Years a Slave, and Forty Years a Freeman.' The paper points out that Churchill's view of the Civil ...
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American Concert Dance Periods »

6 pages in length. American Concert Dance has long been a much appreciated art form, in that it allows a person to express a collage of innermost feelings. It has thrived throughout the decades, entertaining the likes of presidents and rulers, peasants and the general populace. Therefore, ...
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Soul of America: Documenting Our Past by Robert C. Baron »

5 pages in length. It is no easy task selecting only three historical documents from Robert C. Baron's "Soul of America: Documenting Our Past" that have played an integral role in defining significant issues in American history. By choosing Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, Richard Nixon's Resignation Speech and ...
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