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Papers On Colonial & Pre-Colonial America
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Salvador Dali/ Discovery of America
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A 5 page analysis of Salvador Dali's painting 'The Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus.' In this analysis, the writer argues that Dali's painting depicts the traditional view of Columbus, but that the symbolism that he employs also implies the impact that the coming of Europeans and European culture had on the New World and its native inhabitants. An original interpretation, no sources were cited.
Filename: 99sdali.wps
Slavery In Cuba Vs. Virginia
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A 3 page essay on Herbert Klein's 'Slavery in the Americas : A Comparative Study of Cuba and Virginia' in which the writer examines some of the differences that existed between slavery in two different nearby sections of the globe : Virginia (U.S.A.) and Cuba. Among the many points made, Cuban slaves were generally treated much more harshly and found themselves involved in violent riots more often. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Bibliography also cites two additional sources.
Filename: Slavebok.wps
Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible' / Concepts of Crime, Justice & Punishment
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A 5 page essay on the play by Arthur Miller that has examines the circumstances surrounding the Salem witch trials in the later part of the seventeenth century. The writer argues that the play does not revolve around religious issues, as one might expect, but rather hinges on the concept of having absolute obedience to the authority of the state. Bibliography lists no other sources.
Filename: Purcruc.wps
Responses to the American Revolution
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A 5 page research paper that examines the origins of the American Revolution and how the outcome was often in jeopardy. The writer demonstrates both sides in this historical conflict and argues that it was mainly Washington's leadership that enabled the American forces to be victorious. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 90amrev.rtf
Different Interpretations of Settlers in the New World
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This 5 page paper examines three writings. William Bradford, John Smith and John Winthrop have each compiled observations about their journeys to the New World. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA719his.rtf
'White Man's Indian': A Review of the Book by Robert Berkhofer, Jr.
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A 6 page discussion of the book by Robert Berkhofer, Jr. Emphasizes the extreme diversity of Native America and illuminates the numerous misconceptions held by 'mainstream White America' regarding Native Americans. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPnaWman.wps
“A Narrative of the Captivity & Removal of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson”
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A 4 page review of this narrative first published in 1682 after the authors experience as a captive of the Narragansett, Native Americans residing in New England during the initial colonial intrusions there. The contention is presented that, while the trauma endured by Rowlandson was indeed horrific, the Native actions were in themselves the result of the colonial intrusions into their land and, in particular, the Puritan view of them as inferior beings. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: PPnaCptv.rtf
“American National Identity”
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A five page paper which looks at the way in which American national identity was defined by Franklin and Crevecoeur and the similarities and differences between the two thinkers’ perceptions of what constitutes Americanism.
Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: JLIdentity.rtf
“Before the Melting Pot” by Joyce Goodfriend
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A 4 page paper which summarizes and analyzes Joyce Goodfriend’s book “Before the Melting Pot.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAbemelt.rtf
“Colonies in the USA”
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A five page paper which looks at the some of the early colonies in the USA, with regard to the social, cultural and economic differences between them and the diverse ways in which they developed as a result of these individual features.
Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: JLcolony.wps
“Ethnocentricity and Indigenous Nations”
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A seven page paper which looks at the way in which the ethnocentric perceptions of European colonisation mediated against the interests of indigenous native populations, and the effect which this has had up to the present day in terms of cultural assimilation and the marginalisation of native peoples.
Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JL2ethnocentricity.wps
“John Quincy Adams”
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A five page paper which looks at the way in which Adams had a positive influence on the American government in terms of the Florida Purchase and the Monroe Doctrine, and his individual and perceptive attitude to the relationship between European colonialism and the formation of the USA.
Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: JLAdams.rtf
“Letters From an American Farmer”: Michel Guillaume Jean de Crèvecoeur
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A 6 page discussion of the insight provided into European thought by this French author. Interestingly, Crèvecoeur only lived in the Americas for a relatively short period of time. He became a naturalized citizen, however, and even ventured out among the indigenous inhabitants of the country. His roots, however, and his ideological framework were definitely firmly planted in Europe. Never-the-less, Crèvecoeur’s so-called letters offer tremendous insight into the question of what it is to be an American, as well as how that status relates to such topics as the wilderness and even slavery. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPamrFrm.rtf
“Red, White, and Black: The Peoples of Early North America”: A Review of the Book by Gary Nash
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A 7 page overview of Nash’s views on the impacts inflicted on Native Americans and African Americans by European colonists. Notes that any culture’s objective is cultural survival and that it is not that unique to emphasize one’s own survival even if it means the decimation of another. No additional sources are provided.
Filename: PPnaNash.rtf
“Robert E Lee: strengths and weaknesses”
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A twelve page paper which looks at Lee’s background and military career, and the way in which his strategies and tactics prolonged the Civil War whilst not allowing him to achieve a final victory over the Union forces despite his use of offensive tactics designed to compensate for the numerical and strategic advantages held by the opposing forces.
Bibliography lists 13 sources
Filename: JLLee.rtf
“Slavery in Georgia”
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A paper which looks at the various factors which combined to initiate the acceptance and legalisation of slavery in Georgia, which was the last colony to adopt the practice. The paper considers the economic, political and religious elements which gave rise to acceptance of slavery by Georgians, and the way in which the moral and ethical issues involved were manipulated in order to provide a validation of the practice.
Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: JLslaverygeorgia.wps
“The American Revolution and Nova Scotia Reconsidered” by George A. Rawlyk
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A 3 page review and analysis of George A. Rawlyk’s essay “The Ameircan Revolution and Nova Scotia Reconsidered.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RArawlyk.rtf
“The Apache wars”
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A twelve page paper which looks at the origins and progress of the wars between the Apache Indians and the Americans during the nineteenth century, with reference to the different strategies which were employed by both sides, the role played by Apache leaders such as Geronimo, the importance of Apache scouts to the American troops and the eventual outcome of the conflict in terms of the cultural development of the Indian nations.
Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: JLApache.rtf
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