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Civil Rights Era and the Mississippi Sovereignty Commission »

A 12 page research paper on the creation, functions activities and demise of the Commission during the Civil Rights era . The writer details the purposes of the Commission, its overt and covert activities to sustain the racial status quo, and the litigation surrounding its demise. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The American Military and Asian Prostitution »

A 5 page look at Sturdevant & Stoltzfus's 'Let The Good Times Roll,' a book examining Asian prostitutes as a class of victims of American soldiers during times of war. Various social reasons for Asian prostitution are assessed and the American military is scrutinized for endorsing their solicitation. No ...
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The Peloponnesion War and 'The Eumenides' by Aeschylus »

A 5 page paper discussing how during the Peloponnesion War, Athens failed to fulfill the hopes expressed for it in Aeschylus' 'The Eumenides.' Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Einhard's Charlemagne »

A 9 page essay on Einhard's history of Charlemagne and its significance to the world today. The writer explores the military, religious, civic and personal life of Charlemagne, his expansion of France, and his relationships with others during his time. The writer also explores the reasons behind the ...
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Average Citizens and the Effects of the Revolutionary War »

This 5 page paper looks at the American revolution and the way that it influenced the lives of ordinary people both during and after the war. The influences considered include social and economic, including trade as well as political. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Media Presence During The Gulf War »

The television and newspaper coverage of Operation Desert Storm, during the Gulf War, was hampered by the limitations set by the US military and influenced by the Bush Administration's media campaign. As a result, the coverage seen by the American public was biased and confined to the military viewpoint. ...
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Medieval Period Known as the Crusades »

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the crusades during Medieval times. Their mission is discussed as well as what was actually achieved by the crusaders. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Disasters of War and Francisco Goya »

Francisco de Goya was considered the most influential European artist of his time. Most of his career was spent as artist to the court of Spain so a great deal of his more noted works were portraits done of the various royal personages and families that occupied the throne ...
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Political and Economic Power Correlation »

A 6 page research paper that examines some of the most influential and famous works of the Enlightenment. During the eighteenth century, inspired by new and revolutionary discoveries in science, Western political philosophers such as Locke, Rousseau, Smith, Paine and Jefferson reevaluated the nature of political authority and how it ...
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Cherokee Influences on Colonial Settlers »

A 5 page discussion of the impacts on Native American culture during the Colonial period. Discusses the differing values of non-Indian and Indian and the cultural transition which many of the tribes made toward taking on European ways. Emphasizes the Cherokee culture and observes that despite their willingness ...
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U.S. Presidents from George Washington to James K. Polk »

In 6 pages, the author discusses the presidential administrations from Washington to Polk. There were many changes that occurred in the United States from the Washington Administration through the 1940s, in political, economical, social and religious areas. The men who served as President during those formative years, had a ...
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European Scientific Revolution of the 16th and 17th Centuries »

During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, in Europe, people began to see and understand the world in an entirely new way. The Scientific Revolution brought about the transformation of thought concerning the nature of the world and man's place within that world. This 11 page paper examines the ...
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Comparative Analysis of Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln »

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the leaders of the United States and the Confederate States during the Civil War era. Leadership ability is a focal point and the issue of slavery is addressed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Post 1983 U.S. Political Developments »

This 5 page paper considers the major political developments in the United States since 1983 and also the major international developments during this same period. This paper considers issues like NAFTA, the Persian Gulf War and the American response to the breakup of the Soviet Union and the implications ...
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Canadian History During the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries »

This 9 page paper considers the issue of the introduction of European influences in Canada in the 16th and 17th centuries. This paper attempts to determine if contact with the indigenous communities during this period produced a significant cultural conflict or if attempts were made to achieve a kind ...
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Account of the 3rd Punic War »

A 5 page account of the Third Punic War, the encounter between Rome and Carthage between 149 and 146 B.C. which resulted in the total destruction of Carthage. Presents the view that Rome took a different demeanor during this war, that she showed no greatness of soul, rectitude, utter ...
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Inchon »

A 6 page research paper on the US landing at Inchon during the Korean War that was so pivotal to the course of that conflict. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Difficult Beginnings of America »

This 7 page paper compares the American Revolution with the changes which occurred about a decade later when the Constitutional Convention made important decisions. Shays's Rebellion is discussed. The paper concludes that the latter time period, during the 1780s, is more significant than the 1770s in terms of America's ...
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Faith and Character of George Washington »

A 9 page paper that examines the qualities that comprise good leadership and explore how these qualities were exhibited by George Washington during his military and political careers. Included is a brief synopsis of Washington's childhood and the factors that contributed to his spiritual and moral nature. Bibliography ...
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Enlightenment Philosophical Age »

This 5 page paper looks at the thoughts and ideas which abounded during the age of enlightenment. This includes philosophers such as Voltaire, Locke, Mills and Montesquieu. The paper then goes on the examine the effect that these people may have had on the Industrial Revolution and the French Revolution. ...
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'1676' by Stephen S. Webb »

A 5 page research paper that examines the thesis proposed by historian Stephen S .Webb in his book '1676: The End of American Independence.' Webb suggests that the root cause of the discord during 1676 was the independent ways of the American colonists and that their submission to empire was ...
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Christopher Hill's World Turned Upside Down »

7 pages in length. Christoper Hill's World Turned Upside Down : Radical Ideas During the English Revolution describes how the English Revolutionary war was waged for several reasons, with religion as one of the primary causes. The author provides a detailed overview of Hill's historical account of the ...
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Changes in the 20th Century »

A 6 page outline on the societal changes which occurred during the Twentieth Century. Discusses some of the major events such as World War I, World War II, and the Cold War. Coordinates the technological evolution experienced in this century with the societal changes which have occurred and ...
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Ride of Paul Revere »

A 5 page research paper that examines the true circumstances and contributions of Paul Revere to the American Revolution. While pointing out that the details of Longfellow's famous poem are inaccurate, the writer argues that Revere's life, in general, was indicative of the political and cultural attitude of New Englanders ...
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US Socioeconomic Conditions Associated with the Great Depression »

This 6 page paper (including a 2 page annotated bibliography) looks at the social and economic conditions the were faced by individuals living in the United States during this signally dark period in the economic history of the United States. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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War Without Mercy by John Dower »

A 5 page summation and analysis of the major points in John Dower's War Without Mercy. In this book, Dower examines the conflict in the Pacific during World War II from the perspective of how it represented long-standing attitudes and racial prejudices. Dower shows how both sides—Axis and Allied—saw ...
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Spanish Explorers and How They Treated Native Americans »

This 4 page paper looks at this subject through the eyes of two authors who lived during the time. The treatment of the indians by Spanish explorers is a focus of the paper. Bibliography lists 2 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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History of Paris During the Late 18th to the Mid 19th Centuries »

This 5 page paper looks at the history of Paris during a tumultuous period through a time of growth for the city . The effects of events on the French people are discussed. Several events and periods are noted inclusive of the French Revolutions and other revolutions ...
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Western Australia's OSHA The Occupational Safety And Health Act (OSHA) In Western Australia »

14 pages in length. The writer discusses three topics in relation to Western Australia's Occupational Safety and Health Act: improvement and prohibition notices; employee remuneration during strikes; and delegated legislation. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Revolution in Iran of 1979 »

This 5 page paper outlines the events that occurred during the revolution in Iran in 1979 that brought the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini to power. The paper traces the events form the Shah leaving the country, the arrival of the Ayatollah thought the period where there were two government and to ...
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Gender and the The Victorian Age »

The Victorian Era – Its Gender Rules and Roles: This 10-page analytical essay examines the 19th century issues relevant to gender roles during the Victorian Era in Middlemarch, George Eliot’s novel, and E. M. Forster’s A Room with a View. Multiply examples of the morphing society are given, in ...
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Belief Comparisons of the NAACP and Ku Klux Klan »

8 pages in length. If there were ever two organizations that represented the antithesis of each other, they would be the Ku Klux Klan and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) symbolizing the furthest ends of the racial spectrum. The NAACP stands for the inherent rights ...
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Resistance of African American Slaves and Native Americans »

A 3 page essay that discusses the ways in Native Americans and slaves resisted domination. Rationalization for the history of white supremacy in North America has rested largely on the idea that white dominance was for the "good" of suppressed peoples. Early English settlers proposed that they were bringing ...
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Slavery & Religious Principles »

A 4 page essay that draws upon 3 primary sources from the antebellum era. From a modern perspective, it seems incredible that the most engrossing religious topic of the antebellum era was whether or not God sanctioned slavery or prohibited it. As slavery seems to modern eyes to be completely ...
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Reflections of the Nineteenth Century in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen »

A 5 page overview of Jane Austin's book 'Pride and Prejudice.' Emphasizes Austin's portrayal of women, social class, and their importance in marriage. No additional sources cited.
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Nineteenth Century Growth of Northern Ireland's City of Belfast Industrial, Political, Religious and Social Factors »

This is a 10 page paper discussing Belfast in the 19th century. Belfast, in Northern Ireland, was very much unique in its industrial growth during the 19th century. In fact, from an industrial and prosperous standpoint, Belfast was more aligned with the economical features of the English cities of Manchester ...
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Opportunities for Women of Color in the American West »

A 5 page paper examining the statement, “Scholars have suggested the West afforded greater educational and employment opportunities for women of color.” It can be argued that this is true, but only in relative terms. The West did – and does – offer more opportunities for women of ...
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Slavery and Freedom »

A 9 page paper discussing opinions surrounding the issue of freedom as it relates to all aspects of life in regards to two separate pieces of work. One piece of work is The Lowell Offering, edited by Benita Eisler, and The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, by Frederick ...
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American History and the Place of Anne Hutchinson »

A 10 page paper discussing the troublesome maverick of the religious community of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Anne Hutchinson (1591-1643) was outspoken and opinionated at a time when such attitudes were unseemly (if not outright scandalous) and when women were paid little more respect than were children. She ...
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Nineteenth Century Slave Ownership »

A 12 page research paper that examines the life of the slave owner, looking at the way that plantations were run, the economics, and the life of women in this environment. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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A Review of The Princess of Cleves »

An eight-page paper looking at this seventeenth century novel by Marie de La Fayette. The paper shows how the events of this unabashedly "women's novel" nonetheless contain social criticism and a clear insight into French history in the sixteenth century. Bibliography lists seven sources.
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Workers Rights' Protection and Labor »

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the impact labor continues to have on issues of civil rights, women's rights, as well as workplace safety and the temporary employee. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Changing Values and Roles of Native Americans »

A 5 page discussion of the changing roles and values in Native America. Distinguishes between the traditional roles of women, men, and children and the stereotypical views of these roles. Asserts that in many ways contemporary Native Americans are no different than "mainstream" America in terms of their ...
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Evaluation of Barbara Ehrenreich's The Road to Equality »

An 8 page discussion of "The Road To Equality: Sorry Sisters This is Not the Revolution" by Barbara Ehrenreich. Outlines Ehrenreich's concerns that the original goals and aspirations of the feminist movement have changed over time. Suggests a reassessment of these goals and a return to the ...
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Beasely and Gibbons' 'History Of Women In Journalism' »

A 5 page paper discussing the book 'Taking Their Place' which details the history of women in journalism. Various notable female journalists are briefly discussed, as are the challenges they faced. Bibliography lists three sources.
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1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago »

A 5 page paper that examines the events that occurred in Chicago in 1968 with emphasis on the 1968 Democratic National Convention held in that city in August of 1968. Included in the paper are the issues that were prevalent at the time - the Vietnam War, the black ...
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The Pluralist Family and Feminism »

A 5 page paper analyzing the role feminism has played in the development of the many alternative familial structures we see today. The paper argues that the increased separation of women from the home following the Industrial Revolution, and their establishment of an economic base, has stimulated independence of thought ...
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Femininity in Seventeenth and Nineteenth Century Art »

A 7 page review of two articles discussing femininity in art, Frima F. Hofrichter's “Judith Leyster's Proposition-Between Virtue and Vice” and Griselda Pollack's “Modernity and the Spaces of Femininity”. Discusses the differences in dealing with sexuality between artists and time periods in general and between women and men in particular. ...
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Feudalism of Medieval England »

A 6 page research paper exploring the elements of medieval feudalism in England. Descriptions of what constituted medieval feudalism, reason for wars, status of women and the decline of the feudal system are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 references.
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