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Term Papers on Why Accusations Of Witchcraft Occurred In Colonial New England

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Controversy Over Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Dumping Ground »

A 12 page paper on the controversy surrounding the U.S. government's plan to turn Yucca Mountain (Nevada) into the first large-scale nuclear waste 'dumping ground.' The writer explains the logic that went into the government's choice of location, and then presents the resistance from Nevada state residents. Environmental / scientific ...
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Student Movements During the Civil Rights Era »

This 7 page paper looks at the civil rights and student movements and compares their objectives and techniques. The discussion includes reasons why the movements began peacefully but ended with violence. The movements are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Iran's Influence on the Cold War in 1979 »

In 1979 the Iranian Revolution had an impact on the cold war. Prior to the revolution the government was aligned with the US, following the revolution there was a significant shift. This 4 page paper looks at how and why the revolution impacted on the international political relationship between the ...
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Early American Dichotomy and the Conflict Between Founding Fathers Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton »

In three pages this paper examines how the conflict between these important figures in early America reflect the opposition that existed in the new United States at the time. Two sources are listed in the bibliography.
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Legal Refugee Status »

This 15 page paper provides an introduction and overview of this Convention that was intended to help refugees. The major portion of the paper discuses gender-based persecution and why it should be included in the categories of the Convention. The writer reports examples of what some countries have done ...
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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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American Post-Cold War Relations »

A 6 page paper that begins with a brief summary of the Truman Doctrine and why it was adopted. Post Cold War foreign relations between the U.S. and Turkey are discussed, current relations with Turkey and with China are discussed. The writer discusses the differences in those relations and ...
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Costs Constraints on the Adoption of the JLTV »

This 4 page paper looks at the potential of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) as a replacement for the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) for the US Army considering whether or not the higher cost will prevent the adoption of the new vehicles. The bibliography cites 2 ...
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Cross Boarder Crime and Terrorism Following the Cold War »

This 3 page paper looks at the increase in transnational organized crime and terrorism since the end of the cold war, looking at ho and why it has increased. The patterns and influences are all discussed along with the impact of liberalism. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin »

An 8 page research paper/essay that offers a comprehensive overview of Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin and the reasons why it had such a tremendous impact on the American public. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Slavery in the Employment Relationship »

This 4 page paper is an argumentative essay, putting forward the view that wage labour is slave labour, looking at how and why this may be the case, considering the arguments for and against and providing a conclusion that supports the initial assertion.
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Revolutionary Thought and the Shaping of the US Constitution »

This three page paper lists four major grievances the colonists had that ultimately led to revolution. This paper shows how these grievances were later reflected in the Constitution and its Amendments. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Standards of an Army NCO »

This 3 page paper discusses what it means to be an Army NCO; the standards such personnel have to meet and why it’s important for them to do so. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
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Too Late for Compromise »

This paper discusses the reasons why compromise, which had been fairly successful up to 1850, was not a viable option by 1860. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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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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Changes in the U.S. before and after Thomas Jefferson »

An 8 page paper discussing Thomas Jefferson and the country before, and during, the time of his election. The Federalists had implemented Alien and Sedition Acts which severely threatened the freedoms the people had fought so hard for. While this was not the fault of President Adams, it did occur ...
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Iran's Islamic Revolution »

A 6 page paper which discusses why Iran is leading a worldwide Islamic revolution, why it is taking root, to some extent, in Egypt, and why the West should be wary of the spread of Islamic fundamentalism, if it should, in fact, be wary. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Post War of 1812 and Industrialism Growth »

5 pages in length. The growth of industrialism after the War of 1812 served to improve relations between the North and West, yet the South did not share in the same industrial growth as a result in the rise of sectionalism. The changing face of the United States ...
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Slavery Reflected in the Works of Henrik Ibsen, Frederick Douglass, and Jonathan Swift »

A 6 page research paper that investigates Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift; A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen; and Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass Swift, Douglass, & Ibsen/Visions of Slavery. The writer argues that Each one of these works explores the devastating psychic ramifications that occur ...
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The Sudanese Civil War »

This 6 page paper examines the civil wars that have occurred in the Sudan. Regional differences are highlighted. Peace agreements signed in 2005 are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Economic Acceleration and Growth Slowdown After a War »

12 pages in length. In a perfect world, there would be no war. However, inasmuch as this is far from being a perfect world, the aspect of war carries with it many seemingly unrelated advantages to help fortify economic and political standing. What typically occurs at the end of war ...
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Legal and Racial Perspectives Pertaining to the KKK »

10 pages in length. To understand the Klan's motivation is to first comprehend their beginning. Having existed for several decades with beliefs of racial superiority, the Klan has come to represent everything wrong with society. It can be argued that all the ill will, strife and discord ...
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Slavery Abolition in England »

This 5 page paper discusses the involvement of various British citizens in the anti-slavery movment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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England's King George III vs. the American Colonists »

This 5 page report discusses the arguments that could be used to defend King George (1738-1820) of England against the charges against him by the American colonists prior to the Revolutionary War. This report argues that King George III should not be blamed for having “lost America” and that the actions leading to the colonial ...
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England During the Seventeenth Century and the Leveller Movement »

A 12 page paper which traces the history and ideology of the Levellers and their contribution to the English Civil War and Oliver Cromwell’s republican regime, and looks at the legacy of Leveller philosophy and ideals in modern democracies. Bibliography lists 7 sources
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In What Ways Is Reading Literary Works of Another Age Of Value To Understanding History And To Understanding One's Place In History? »

3 pages in length. Learning about history occurs in many more ways than merely through textbook knowledge; indeed, history is taught through some of the most unexpected sources, not the least of which includes literary works from another age. The most important component of these primary historic informers ...
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Comparative Analyis of Thomas Jefferson and Mark Twain's Hank Morgan in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court »

This is a 5 page paper comparing Thomas Jefferson and Hank Morgan’s goals and values. Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence and the bill which established religious freedom in the United States. In addition, he believed in the value of education for all and the separation of the Church ...
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Early Modern History of England »

This 7 page paper explores the early modern history of England, including the first British Empire. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Battle of Waterloo and Napoleon »

A five page paper which looks at Napoleon’s career and the military and political background to his last stand at the Battle of Waterloo, describing the main events of the battle itself and why its outcome was the final ruin of Napoleon. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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MRAP Vehicles in the U.S. Army »

This 5 page paper appropriately covers this topic and includes an outline. Arguments on both sides are discussed but this argumentative paper supports one position. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Hiroshima Devastation »

A 5 page paper that argues the point that President Harry S. Truman was presented with a number of alternatives other than the bombing of Hiroshima in bringing about the end of World War II. These alternatives are discussed, with the focus being placed on Truman's failure to clarify ...
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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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KKK Should Not Exist »

This 5 page paper argues that the KKK should not be allowed to exist. Although freedom of speech is supported, the argument embraces the fact that murder is illegal and the KKK has been tied to several racially motivated killings. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Error of Reconstruction by Kenneth Stampp and Revisionist History »

Can you remember some phrase about education, which goes something like, "the more you learn, the more you discover how much you do not know." Such is the case in "revisionist history." Basically "revisionism" works from the premise of new information, or the use of additional information. ...
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United Kingdom and the War Against Terrorism »

A paper which looks at some of the reasons why the UK became involved in the war against terrorism as a result of the events of September 11, how this is perceived by the British public, and the extent to which the fight against terrorism is seen to be a ...
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Wislawa Szymborska's War Poem 'The End and the Beginning' »

A 5 page analysis of Wislawa Szymborska's poem "The End and the Beginning," which expresses the incongruity of war. The writer discusses how the historical focus on war has always been on the destruction, the tearing down of civilization. This poem makes the point that there is always an aftermath, ...
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History Repeating Itself But Not Exactly »

7 pages in length. History has long had a tendency to repeat itself, particularly with regard to war. While this phenomenon never ceases to replicate the past, there are always enough subtle nuances of change that prevent history from repeating itself exactly as before. Two books that ...
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Patience and the Civil Rights' Reform Strategies of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. »

A 6 page discussion of the manner in which Dr. Martin Luther King utilized patience and strategy in implementing civil reform in regard to black rights. This paper contends that despite the title of Dr. King’s most popular book, Dr. King did wait till the time was right for ...
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A Three Part Historical Paper »

This 5 page paper is in three parts. The first half of the paper considers Europe at the end of the nineteenth century, the role of politics, economics and social background in the lead up the First World War. The second part of the paper considers what was revolutionary about ...
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Community Living and Malls »

A 5 page paper discussing trends in specialized spaces that have been gradually growing and changing since the 19th century. In examining this issue we detail two separate forms of specialized spaces. These are shopping malls and cohousing communities. Shopping malls are relatively new to our country, considering they have only ...
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Reasons Behind States Engaging in War »

A 10 page paper which examines the various elements and reasoning behind the condition of war. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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American Revolution and How the Colonists Achieved Victory »

This 3 page paper provides an evaluation of reasons why the Americans won the Revolution. The battle of Yorktown is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Supporting the Iraq War »

This 5 page paper highlights reasons why the war is necessary and how the outcome will be positive. The war on terror is discussed in general as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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International Relations' Preferred Model of Realism »

This 16 page paper evaluates a variety of issues such as war and the economy. Everything is looked at through the IR lens. While realism is the focus of this paper, other paradigms are discussed. Many examples are provided in this thoughtful look at the state of the world. ...
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War on Terrorism and American Engagement »

4 pages in length. Engaging citizens to support and participate in the war on terrorism from a local level is not a difficult objective if the general public backs the fundamental principle behind the battle, which is the case in most global societies. However, when the country's populace ...
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Why Thomas Jefferson Was a Great President »

This 5 page paper argues that Jefferson is America's greatest president. Some controversial issues are included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Differential Gender War Understanding Approach in Fausse Route by Elisabeth Badinter »

10 pages in length. There is no secret that men and women are extraordinarily diverse creatures when compared from a multitude of angles; with perhaps the only aspect of similarity being their humanness, the male and female gender share little in the way of thoughts, emotions, physicality or virtually ...
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Lincoln And Sumner: Equality »

5 pages in length. Historical documentation has poised Abraham Lincoln as one of the greatest civil liberators of America's heritage, a legacy of equality the nation's sixteenth president left his countrymen that ultimately included those with darker skin. William Graham Sumner left a legacy as well in relation ...
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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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Personal Statement in Support of an Application for the Position of Warrant Officer »

This 4 page paper is a personal statement regarding the desire of a serving officer to become a warrant officer, including details of abilities, education, skills, values and characteristics they believe they will bring to the job.
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