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Imperialism As A Cause Of World War I
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A 5 page paper arguing that the re-birth of imperialism (dating as far back as 1880) -- ushered in by the Industrial Revolution -- contributed greatly to the conflicts that would result in the outbreak of WW I. Specific examples of European conquest are given to illustrate points made. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Ww1imper.rtf
Command in the First World War
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5 pages in length. In his book The Swordbearers: Supreme Command in the First World War, Corelli Barnett gives his readers interesting information concerning the effect upon history of four senior commanders in World War I: Colonel-General Helmuth von Moltke, Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, General Philippe Petain, and General Erick Ludendorff. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JGAsword.wps
Importance of Armored Vehicles in WWI
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A 5 page research paper, plus an outline, that examines the impact that armored vehicles and specifically the tank had on World War I. The battle where the crucial contribution of the tank to WWI warfare became clear is detailed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: 99tanks.wps
The Battle of Verdun
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An 8 page paper that reviews the Battle of Verdun, a major battle of the First World War, and considers the overall impact of this event on the outcome of the War. This paper reviews the impact of the French defensive against Germany, and the expectations based on the premises of the German offensive that were never met. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Verdun.wps
The Origins Of World War I / Book Review
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This 6 page essay discusses the content of a book by this same title -- one which closely examines the sociopolitical factors affecting the weeks and months subsequent to assassination of Austria-Hungary's Archduke Ferdinand and other issues causing the outbreak of war all around the globe. No bibliographic information is available.
Filename: Ww1book.rtf
U.S. Race Riots Around The Time Of World War I
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An 8 page research paper which discusses the numerous riots that occurred between 1915-1919. While most people are familiar with racial rioting such as those which occurred during the 1960s the writer demonstrates how riots between 1915 to 1919 were fundamentally different from those in the 60s. Sixties' riots were characterized by violence which was primarily directed against property. The riots in the early part of this century were characterized by violence directed toward people. They were bloody and brutal-partly because African-Americans were finally fighting back. Bibliography contains 6 sources.
Filename: Wariots.wps
The Twentieth Century: A Time of Phenomenal Change
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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 outlines the impacts of advanced weaponry and the Internet in particular. Emphasizes the importance of the U.N. and the U.S. in world changes. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PP20thC2.wps
REVIEW: “V WAS FOR VICTORY”
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This 5-page report is a book review and discussion about John Morton Blum's book "V was for Victory," which describes the homefront in America during World War II. The report postulates that the book itself was less about America's reaction to the war, as much as it was about how politics shaped the cultural mores of the time.
Filename: MTvvicto.rtf
Women in Religion
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This 11 page paper explores the obstacles women faced in the Christian church during the nineteenth century and similar problems they live with in America today. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Womenrel.rtf
Working Class Incorporation
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A system of distinction by class has existed in England for the entirety of their history. The issue of the integration of the working class into a system compatible with the design of democratic, capitalist society became significant during the Victorian era with the transition of economic structure from a feudal economy to an industrial economy. This is an 8 page paper that explores the process of transition in terms of the changes in the working class order. The Palestinian Arab society and the socio-economic structure in Ghana are used as models for comparison. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Workincl.rtf
E.P. Thompson's 'The Making Of The English Working Class'
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5 pages in length. A thorough analysis in which the writer offers descriptions of how the advent of mechanization impacted the nature of the society and the detrimental effects it had on much of the population. Specifically, the effect of the power loom is discussed. No additional sources cited.
Filename: WorkingCl.rtf
Undaunted Courage / Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson & The Opening of the American West
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A 19 page paper that provides a chapter by chapter overview of Stephen Ambrose's book. Excellent for study notes ! No additional sources cited.
Filename: Sambrose.wps
Adolph Hitler, Pius IX, Mahatma Gandhi, Winston Churchill And Chiang Kai-Shek: Impact Comparison
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6 pages in length. When comparing the political and social impact of Adolph Hitler, Pius IX, Mahatma Gandhi, Winston Churchill and Chiang Kai-Shek, one can easily distinguish the line that exists between and among these varied leaders. To compare Hitler to Gandhi is to place a lion and a lamb in the same confined space and watch to see who comes out the victor. Pius IX, as well, represents misdirected authority, while Kai-Shek stands firm in an autocratic society. Churchill's political and social contributions lean toward the quest for complete abolition of tyrannical rule, with Hitler at the top of his list. The writer discusses how the impact each man has had upon the world as a whole has been nothing short of significant. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCgandi.wps
American History/Short Essays
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Contains several short essays/works; a 3 page creatively-written letter from the standpoint of former Indian leader Jawaharlal Nehru to Winston Churchill, a 1 page opinion about the U.S. decision to explode atomic bombs over Japan at the conclusion of World War II, and 1 page discussing the sociopolitical struggles of Vietnam veterans in our country. No bibliography.
Filename: Amhistes.wps
The Justification of Slavery, or the Lack Thereof
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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 War was colored by the fact that he considered the African mentality barbaric and the slaves' existence tolerable -- a fact contradicted by Steward's first-hand account. No additional sources.
Filename: KBslave3.wps
Winston Churchill & Empire
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A 15 page research essay exploring Churchill's protectionist desire to maintain the British Empire at all costs, even when this included forging a permanent alliance with its old enemy, the United States. Explored briefly is the extent of the empire, a historiography of some of Churchill's attempts at maintaining the empire, and the reasons behind his ultimate failure. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Cnchurch.wps
The Decline of the Witch Hunts / The End Of The Nightmare
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A 4 page research paper which examines why the witch-hunts of Europe finally declined in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries after plaguing the continent for centuries. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Declinew.wps
Witch Hunts During the Puritan Period in American Colonies Analyzed
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This 6 page research paper examines the origins of the witch hunts which took place in the Puritan New England colony in the late-seventeenth century. Specifically considered are the background of the Puritan religion, the underlying causes of the young girls' 'bewitching behavior,' and the role prejudice played during the witch hunts. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Witches.wps
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