1984 Presidential Election Results
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A 12 page paper discussing the presidential election of 1984. The term 'rhetoric' has come to carry a negative connotation that is the object only of scorn, while in the past it was a much-admired ability and art. To the chagrin of the Democratic Party, there could have been no better candidate than Ronald Reagan for the 1984 election. He has indeed earned his label of the 'great communicator,' and his personal character was found to be above reproach in a time that such things mattered more than perhaps they do today. Reagan was uniquely suited to the presidency at that time and in that climate. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: 1984el.rtf

1998's Midterm Election
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A 5 page paper evaluating areas of nationwide Congressional and gubernatorial races in terms of debates, polls and the final results including the resulting state of balance of power in both the House and Senate. Elections held in years when there is no presidential election as well typically generate only mild interest on the part of the voters, and the elections of 1998 provided no surprises in that realm. One of the most heavily contested gubernatorial races was that of California, where not even the media was interested enough to broadcast all of the debates between candidates. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: 98elect.rtf

A Loss of Culture / Japanese - Americans During WW II
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A 6 page examination of the true story documented in Monica Stone's "Nisei Daughter"-- the recounting of events that took place in a community of Japanese-Americans during and around the time of World War II. Specifically examined are the harsh ways that the Japanese people were treated and the socio-cultural problems they endured. Culture, power, and minority stereotypes are among the many issues explored (all Japanese were stereotyped as being "anti-American). Bibliography lists 3 additional sources used to support how the book itself illustrated such problems.
Filename: Nisei.wps

A Nation of Protests, The Age of Dissent
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This 5 page essay reviews some of the most notable protest movements occuring in the U.S.A between 1950 and 1990. Struggles for civl rights and preservation of the environment are among the many touched upon. Bibliography lists seven sources.
Filename: Protestd.wps

A New Industrial Age
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A 5 page essay on how the growth of industry changed American society both for the better and for the worse. Followed by commentary on the role and life of early 20th century immigrants. No Bibliography.
Filename: Industage.rtf

Abraham Lincoln / The Man & His Presidency
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In 5 pages, the writer discusses Abraham Lincoln. "Abraham Lincoln was able to shape the history of the African American. He is the very emblem against racial injustice and inequality. Most historical documents present him as the champion of the African Americans. His views in equality were able to transcend the race barrier. Lincoln set a precedence by emancipating the slaves." Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Abelinc.wps

Abraham Lincoln And The Republican Party
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This 5 page paper looks at Abraham Lincoln's decisions concerning slavery as well as Republican influence. The Emancipation Proclamation is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Repubpar.wps

Activities of the Ku Klux Klan
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An 8 page overview of the Klan's history, activity, and an attempt to explain some of their behavior using sociological crime theories (radical-conflict). The Klan is compared to traditional organized crime groups and also to other hate groups such as The White Citizen's Council. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Kkk2.wps

Actor / Singer Paul Robeson's Political Mistreatment In The United States
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Paul Robeson was a remarkably talented singer & actor who faced adversity in the form of racial prejudice and intolerance; he was labeled subversive due to his outspokenness about racial injustice and his defense of some communistic principles. In this insightful 8 page research paper, the writer argues on behalf of Robeson and in defense of his activities. FREE outline included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Paulrobe.wps

Alan Taylor: "Liberty Men And Great Proprietors : The Revolutionary Settlement On The Maine Frontier, 1760-1820"
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6 pages in length. Alan Taylor's Liberty Men and Great Proprietors : The Revolutionary Settlement on the Maine Frontier, 1760-1820 is an expansive book that studies the life and times of Maine's backcountry settlers during the period after the American Revolution. The initial and subsequent chapters delve deeply into the historical Liberty Men and their resistance movement as it related to the region they attempted to settle, in spite of Great Proprietor's rebellious efforts. The writer offers a review of Taylor's book that chronicles the settlement of Maine's frontier. No additional sources cited. A-Taylor.wps
Filename: ATaylor.doc

Alcohol Prohibition -- 'The Noble Experiment'
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A 5 page paper discussing prohibition in the United States. During its nearly 14 years, the 18th amendment caused more problems than good. Crime flourished, alcohol became a near-mythic commodity, and countless dollars were wasted through destruction and confiscation. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Prohnob.wps

Alger Hiss & Whittaker Chambers / Underpinnings Of The Conspiracy Theory
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A 30 page paper that provides an overview of the historical, political and social elements that led to the conviction of Alger Hiss as a Russian spy and the factors that led to arguments regarding a conspiracy against Hiss. This paper considers the role of men like Hugh Cronin, Richard Nixon, Whittaker Chambers, J. Edgar Hoover, and McCarthy, and the implications of interconnected associations in supporting the possibility of a conspiracy against Hiss. Bibliography lists 25 sources.
Filename: Ahiss.wps

America Between 1870 - 1920: 'The Gilded Age'
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This 5 page report discusses the time period in American history that replaced the Victorian Age after the Civil War and up until 1920. Historians have dubbed the time the 'Gilded Age' due to the expansion of the country economically and industrially. Several examples of how the change occurred are also given. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Gilded.wps

America in the Sixties
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7 pages worth of brief essays and definitions pertinent to any study of the United States during the 1960's. Included are such names and keywords as : Lenny Bruce, Kent State Shootings, Woodstock, Clark Clifford, My Lai Massacre, Tet Offensive, Tonkin Gulf Resolution, Voting Rights Act, Martin Luther King, Jack Ruby and much more. No bibliography.
Filename: Amerc60s.wps

America Tested 1865-1998
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A 5 page examination of how the United States has successfully come through various crises since 1865. Various wars and widespread problems are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Amertest.wps

America's Great Awakenings
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In this well-written 11 page essay, the writer examines similarities & differences that existed between America's first two Great Awakenings (18th and 19th century). Both maintained a common emphasis upon the importance of religion but the second one offered greater religious freedom-- an indication that it was occurring in a "new" America-- one that practiced greater tolerance. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Greatawa.wps

American Dream in L.A.
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In the fifties, the 'age of suburbia', the American dream was epitomized by the ability to own a home, live in safety and in a community of like minded souls. The great exodus from the cities to the suburbs defined the American idea of 'the good life'. This 5 page paper suggests that while the belief in the American Dream is closely aligned to the growth and popularity of suburbs, Los Angeles is a perfect example of how suburbs were the precursor to a geographical division based on race and class. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTdremla.wps

American Families & The Nostalgia Myth / The Way We Never Were
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Focusing primarily upon the argument in Stephanie Coontz's (1992) book by same title, the writer of this 5 page paper presents the argument that each generation has looked upon the one previous to it and commented on how pure and innocent things were back in the proverbial "good ol' days." In actuality, however, morality was never as high in the past as we are led to believe. We are "brainwashed" by family-orientated television programs to believe that during the 50's and 60's, people were more "innocent" when in reality, juvenile delinquency, teen pregnancy, drug abuse, etc.;-- soared-- sometimes to levels much higher than today. This social phenomenon is explored in great detail. Bibliography also cites 2 additional sources.
Filename: Waywene.doc

American Genesis / Cpt. John Smith & The Founding Of Virginia
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A 4 page paper on this book by Alden T. Vaughn in which the writer provide a brief analytical overview and then comments on the author's viewpoint. The stories of John Smith, Jamestown, and the early plight of the Native Indians are covered.
Filename: Amergeni.wps

AmeriCorps / An Overview
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A 5 page overview of the AmeriCorps program initiated by the Clinton administration. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Amcor.wps

Bill Cosby & Carroll O'Connor
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The lives of these two American celebrities are compared and contrasted in a 5 page analysis. The obvious similarities involving the early and tragic deaths of their sons leads to a discussion on their family values. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Cosocon.wps

Book Review / "The Big Change" by Frederick Lewis Allen
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A 4 page paper on this book, giving a brief synopsis. In considerable detail, the writer discusses the economic and social conditions of the period in history on which Allen writes -- the first half of the 20th century.
Filename: Bigchang.wps

Book Review / Prosecution of the Lindbergh Kidnapping Case
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A 5 page discussion of The Lindbergh Case. The writer details the investigation and the trial of the crime with regard to the role of and effectiveness of the prosecutor. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
Filename: lindberg

Brown vs. Board of Ed -- Its Impact Today
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In this 7 page paper, the writer analyzes the impact of the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education decision of 1954. It is demonstrated that, although the Supreme Court had good intentions when deciding against segregation, the hidden racial agendas caused by this decision have had lasting effects. After over 40 years, the positive affects of the decision are questioned. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Brownvs.wps

California & Migration
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A 10 page historic discussion of migration to the state of California and the reasons people have chosen this particular region to live. Focus is on Spanish life and struggle in California's cities from the 16th through the 18th centuries. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Calimigr.wps

Carnegie Libraries / A Symbol Of Romance
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An 18 page essay on the development of libraries in the late nineteenth century and the impact of the money and philosophy of Andrew Carnegie. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Carnegie.rtf

Causes Leading To The Revolutionary War
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All too often, our contemporary media portrays the American Revolutionary War as a relatively brief and glorious fight for Independence from British taxation. In reality, it was for at least a century and a half prior to the onset of Revolutionary conflict that the forthcoming war was foreshadowed through economic struggle, political instability, and an increasing distance between the needs of the American people and the desires of the British crown. This 4 page essay describes the tensions from as far back as1632 with the Maryland Charter, up through the Navigation Acts (1660s), the Hat Act (1730s), etc; No Bibliography.
Filename: Revoessa.doc

Christopher Columbus
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4 page analytical review of "Admiral of the Ocean Sea," a book by Samuel Eliot Morrison that goes into great detail about Christopher Columbus and his voyage to the "New World." No Bibliography.
Filename: Chriscol.wps

Colonization Of Texas
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A 4 page research report on the Colonization of Texas in 1824. At that time, Mexico wanted to prohibit the encroachment of its territories by the pioneers moving West. They offered an agreement of three conditions to any Anglos who wanted to settle there. Conflict erupted and Texas eventually gained its independence from Mexico. Bibliography included.
Filename: Texas.doc

Comparative Presidential Studies / Truman vs. Eisenhower
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Presidents Truman and Eisenhower shared many of the same philosophies, yet, they were also extremely different. This 6 page research paper reviews the ideologies & accomplishments of each of these two Presidents. Bibliography includes 6 references.
Filename: Trueis.doc

Containment Policy
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In 6 pages the author discusses the origins and major premises of containment policy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Contpoli.wps

Culture, Stereotyping, & Monica Stone's "Nisei Daughter"
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An 8 page research paper on various sociological concepts concerning race, culture, power, stereotypes, etc; The writer defines relevant terms, provides examples, and then applies them to Stone's "Nesei Daughter"-- a narrative about the poor treatment of Japanese-American families during WWII. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Snisei2.wps

Democracy In The United States Between 1877 & 1975
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A 5 page paper discussing the gradual progression towards a more thoroughly Democratic society within the United States. This progression is illustrated through examples regarding documents that are a part of the Untied States' history. These documents include presidential inauguration speeches of various presidents. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: DemocUS.wps

Dependence and Independence
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A 6 page research paper on the tension between dependence and independence in Franklin's Autobiography and Hawthorne's House of the Seven Gables. The writer details incidents from both works and relates them to interpersonal, political, and social relationships. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Sevengab.wps

Detente
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A 7 page history of Detente from World War I to the Nixon era. Bibliography lists approximately 6 sources.
Filename: Detente.wps

Development Of The American Identity In The 19th Century
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This 6 page report discusses how the United States developed its own unique 'identity' in the 19th century. Change and establishment of that identity was found in issues relating to race and slavery, the development of the American political system, and the westward expansion of the country. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: West19th.doc

Development Of The Atomic Bomb / 'Oh My God, What Have We Done!?'
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An 11 page paper discussing the history and development of the atomic bomb. The role of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project itself are also discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Oppen.wps

Dick Morris and 'Behind the Oval Office'
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A 5 page paper that considers the political theories and sociological impacts supported in Morris' book Behind the Oval Office. This paper demonstrates the way in which Morris used his understanding of major political and socioligical theories to assist in the re-election of Clinton in 1996. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Ovaloffi.wps

Dissent - Unpatriotic and Un-American
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This 3 page report discusses how dissent has come to be seen in America as somehow less than patriotic. Americans appear to have developed an attitude that dissent does not serve the greater purposes of the nation or, at the very least, dissent is actually irritating rather than motivating. Most Americans believe that dissent must only take place in circumstance in which it is clearly dissent that supports the greater ideals of America. Anything less is both pointless and unpatriotic. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWdiss.wps

Early Twentieth Century / New American Humor
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This 5 page research paper examines the social changes between men and women during the early twentieth century, 1900-1920s, which was reflected in the humor. Specifically discussed is the "battle of the sexes" theme which emerged during this time period as a result of women in the workplace and women becoming more assertive in society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Humor20.wps

Edward R. Murrow / His Role in the Downfall Of Senator Joe McCarthy
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A 9 page overview of the man, his work, and his media 'attacks' against McCarthy. Also includes information about the life and career of McCarthy. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Murrow.wps

Emigration from Ireland in the 19th and 20th Centuries
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A 6 page paper on the immigration of the Irish to the U.S. The writer examines the hardships and accomplishments that came with making such life changing journey.
Filename: Irishim.wps

Employment Opportunities for Vietnam Vets
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Reasons why there is higher unemployment for Vietnam Vets are discussed in this 7 page paper. Several issues are looked at including the devastating effects of PTSD. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Vietemp.doc

Eugene Debs & The Socialist Movement
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The movement in the United States, as well as the life of Eugene Debs are discussed in a 3 page overview. -- Analysis of why Debs became involved as well as why the socialist movement was not successful included as well. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Debs.rtf

Events Of The 20th Century That Will Impact The 21st Century
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10 pages in length. The writer discusses various events that occurred during the 20th century that will continue to have an effect upon the 21st century. Bibliography lists 11 sources. TLC20-21.wps
Filename: TLC20-21.wps