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Jefferson's Relationship with Sally Hemmings »

This 3 page paper examines the alleged relationship between Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemmings. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Hard Times and the Constitution of 1787 »

This 3 page paper considers the period following the Revolutionary War and the factors that combined to inspire the writing of the US Constitution. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Slavery and American Independence »

A 4 page discussion of how slavery promoted American Independence, limited the power of the national government under the Articles of Confederation, and impacted the drafting of the United States Constitution. No sources are listed.
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18th Century Virginia and Slavery »

This 7 page paper takes a look at the slave trade in Virginia during the 1700s. Attention is paid to the geography of Virginia and its ambivalence due to its proximity between North and South. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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America in the Eighteenth Century and Standing Army Support »

This 5 page report discusses the problems and controversy associated with the development of a standing army during America’s Revolutionary War. Many, if not most, of the Founders of the country wanted the United States to be defended by a small, professional military and a large people’s militia. It had already been proven in ...
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Nineteenth Century 'War' of Tecumseh »

This 5 page report discusses the 18th and early 19th century Shawnee leader who attempted to create a “pan-Indian” coalition that could work as a confederation of mutual support and defense in order to protect the lands and indigenous peoples against the white pioneers moving west across the Appalachian mountains. ...
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1750 to 1790 Colonial America and the Adoption of 'Revolutionary Habits' »

A 5 page paper which examines how these habits or trends had been developed prior to 1750, and how they ultimately ‘embedded’ themselves in the Revolutionary War and the U.S. Constitution. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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9
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The Aaron Burr Conspiracy »

A 9 page overview of the Aaron Burr Conspiracy, an affair in which the ex-Vice President of the United States planned to invade Mexico and Louisiana and to establish a sovereign nation in what was at the time known as the Louisiana Purchase. Concludes that the conspiracy was not ...
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'Revolutionary' Citizenship and the American Experience »

In four pages, this paper compares and contrasts the American and French revolutions, and considers how the American experience as shaped the contemporary notion of citizenship. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.
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Gordon Wood and Bernard Bailyn on the Revolutionary War »

A 6 page paper discussing and comparing views of the American Revolution as portrayed by Bernard Bailyn in 'The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution' and Gordon Wood in 'The Radicalism of the American Revolution.' No additional sources cited.
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24
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British Sympathizers in the Revolutionary War »

This 24 page paper considers the many societal impacts that went hand in hand with the Revolutionary War. The many wrongs dealt British Sympathizers are illuminated. Bibliography lists 30 sources.
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5
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A Radical, Social Upheaval, The American Revolution »

This 5 page research paper argues that the American Revolution should be understood as a radical, social upheaval that radically changed the world. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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7
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1777's Battle of Brandywine »

A 7 page paper which summarizes the 1777 battle known as the Battle of Brandywine. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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9
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The Battle of Cowpens »

A 9 page discussion of this monumental battle of the American Revolution. This paper analyzes battlefield strategy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Revolutionary War Turning Point at the Battle of Saratoga »

A 5 page review of the importance of the Battle of Saratoga as a turning point in the American Revolution. Discusses the effect of the battle on troop morale and its instrumentality in winning the support of France. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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PE and the Effects of the Renaissance »

This 5 page paper discusses the impact of the Renaissance period on physical education. Specifically, major renaissance happenings such as the black plague, the Spanish Inquisition, and the crusades are discussed in terms of their effect on physical education. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Boston Tea Party »

A 7 page paper answering 5 questions about this event in American history. The covert destruction of 45 tons – 90,000 pounds – of British tea in Boston Harbor on December 16, 1773 did not directly lead to the American Revolution, but it certainly became a contributing factor in ...
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America and Changing Freedom »

A 6 page paper that examines the history of America's association with freedom and the changes that this association has undergone since the nation's birth. Discussed is the meaning of freedom during the birth of the nation, throughout the twentieth century, and at the beginning of the twenty-first century. ...
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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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Revolutionary War and the British Loyalists »

A 4 page paper which examines the colonists who remained faithful to the British during the American Revolution, discussing the reasons behind their choice, and the consequences of this loyalty during and after the war. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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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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America's Enlightenment »

Origins of the Enlightenment in America are explored in this 5 page paper. The ideas, events and conditions that led up to the era are discussed, in both Europe and America, with an emphasis on the latter. The American Revolution is reported as being integral to the Enlightenment and the ...
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Struggles for Equality in Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence and Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from a Birmingham Jail »

A 3 page overview of the underlying fight for equality that drove the production of these two documents. Martin Luther King Jr. and Thomas Jefferson were widely disparate in terms of their race and their socioeconomic and political footing. Both, however, were intent on abolishing a situation that they saw ...
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George Washington's Genius »

A 4 page research paper which examines the book by Edmund S. Morgan whose basic premise is that Washington's genius lay primarily in his use and understanding of the principles of power. Morgan makes a good case for this argument as he gives insight into Washington's character and the politics ...
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Revolutions in America and Haiti »

A 4 page research paper on comparing the Haitian and American Revolutions. The writer details the general history of the Haitian revolt, including its slave basis and the leadership of Toussaint-Louverture, and distinguishes it from the makeup of the American Revolution. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Early American and Equality »

A 5 page discussion of the ideology of equality which existed in the years preceding the American Revolution. Notes that while the words of Thomas Jefferson, preserved for history in the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming that all men are created equal; were far from accurate in regard to 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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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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Mason Weems' Fictional George Washington Text and the Actual Man »

Brief sociocultural analysis ( 4 pages in length) of Mason Weems' fictional book about George Washington (best known for the infamous "cherry tree" tale)- Author discusses nationalistic pride-related reasons for Weems having created so many promotional falsehoods about our nation's first president. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Events and Key Players of the American Revolution »

A 6 page paper which discusses people and events that lead to the Revolutionary War. The paper focuses on Samuel Adams and the various acts put into play by Great Britain. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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George Washington and the Revolutionary War »

This 3 page paper examines George Washington's leadership ability. it contends that Washington was ultimately responsible for the victory and not the incompetence of the British forces. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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US History and the West's Role »

This 3 page report briefly discusses the importance of the role played by the West in the development and consciousness of the United States. Bibliography lists only one source.
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US Constitution's 'Revolutionary' Development »

A 3 page discussion of the period of time following the American Revolution during which no national Constitution was in place. The author describes the turmoil which characterized that period and contends that, in effect, it was the “second revolution”. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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1756 to 1763 French and Indian War »

This is a 5 page paper discussing the Seven Years’ War. The Seven Years’ War from 1756 to 1763, also known as the French and Indian Wars in North America, was considered the first world war as it found the British pitted against the French and Indian forces in North ...
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US Industrial Revolution's Importance »

This 5 page paper examines the industrial revolution as it applies to a variety of factors such as transportation, the textile industry and communications. The premies that the standard of living has increased as a result is highlighted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Revolutionary War's Political and Socioeconomic Causes »

This 4 page paper examines the various causes surrounding the American Revolution. The Enlightenment is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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American Revolution and the Whig and Tory Political Parties »

A 5 page paper discussing the Tories and the Whigs and their part in the politics of the American Revolution. The origins of the Whig Party in the U.S. and their eventual disintegration as a political party is also discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Slavery and Thomas Jefferson »

This 3 page report discusses the great American, Thomas Jefferson, and the fact that he was a slaveowner. Ironically, Jefferson also claimed that the only reason that he was willing or able to "keep" slaves was because he feared that emancipation would ultimately lead to a race war. Nonetheless, his own lifestyle was dependent ...
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Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase »

A 3 page consideration Jefferson’s actions surrounding one of the most important land acquisitions in American history. This paper considers why Jefferson acted outside Congressional approval. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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America of the Eighteenth Century and the Monticello Home of Thomas Jefferson »

This 5 page report discusses Thomas Jefferson's home, Monticello, and the ways in which serves as a manifestation of the values of the society that produced it. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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US Founding Fathers' Hypocrisy Regarding Slavery »

In this well-written 5 page essay, it is argued that Thomas Jefferson and various other 'Founding Fathers' of the United States were hypocritical in drafting that 'all men are created equal'- when many of them were known --among others things-- to be slave owners. The writer acknowledges that the Framers ...
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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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Equality Concept, Conflicting Ideology, and Thomas Jefferson »

An 8 page discussion of Thomas Jefferson's actions towards blacks and Native Americans. The author contends that in regard to his handling of slavery and Native American land rights Jefferson wavered considerably from his professed belief in the ideology of true equality. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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'Pursuit of Happiness' According to Thomas Jefferson »

A 6 page paper. What did Thomas Jefferson mean when he used the phrase "pursuit of happiness?" That is the question this paper addresses. In approaching this question, the writer reports Jefferson's original text to demonstrate the differences and the spiritual nature of his thinking. The persons who inspired Jefferson ...
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Comparative Analysis of Works by Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine »

A 3 page paper which compares Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” with Thomas Jefferson’s “The Virginia Act For Establishing Religious Freedom.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Freedom From British Rule and the Contributions of Paine and Jefferson »

This 3 page paper outlines these men's ideologies and their efforts to achieve American independence from Britain. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Causes of the Revolutionary War, 1763-1787 »

A 5 page review of the conflicts with Great Britain that led to the American Revolution, the preparation of the Articles of Incorporation and how their weaknesses led to the Constitution of the United States. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment Perspectives on Society and the World »

6 pages in length. Contributions to the world during the enlightenment and scientific revolution had such far-reaching and significant social and political influence that their impacts upon life are not likely to be duplicated in the near future. Indeed, the praise for such progression during these two periods ...
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Thomas Jefferson's Virginia »

5 pages. Jefferson’s Virginia demonstrates the differences of political sentiment among the different political parties. The people resolve themselves naturally into two components; that of the authoritarian, which favors government that controls the people, and that of the democratic that favors government controlled by the people. Bibliography lists ...
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Wiencek/On George Washington »

A 9 page book review that reports on Henry Wiencek's An Imperfect God, which is a biography of George Washington that offers a different view of this Founding Father, as Wiencek concentrates on Washington's role as a slaveholder. Drawing heavily on critical analysis of this text authored by ...
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