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Papers On U.S. History (18th Century)
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Ethical Issues: The “New World” to the Civil War
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A 4 page overview of the numerous ethical issues which arrived in the time period spanning Columbus’ arrival in this so-called “New World” and the American Civil War. The author defines ethics and demonstrates (using the manner Europeans treated the land and peoples they encountered in the Americas, the issue of slavery, and finally the issue of the draft in the Civil War) that the interpretation of the rightness or wrongness of a particular issue varies according to the perspective of the people in question. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPethIss.rtf
Faneuil Hill A Historic Place That Changed to Accommodate the Times
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seven-page-paper presents a detailed description of Boston's Faneuil Hall and its
historical signifigance for the city as well as the nation. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: CWfaunell.wps
Francisco de Miranda: Ideals for Independence for Venezuela
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A 5 page paper examining Miranda’s fascination with independence and freedom of spirit. Francisco de Miranda (1750-1816) is remembered as being one of Venezuela’s greatest patriots, serving a leadership role in initiating Venezuela’s independence from Spain in 1811 but not living to see the fact fully accomplished. Though he died in a Spanish dungeon, he envisioned for Venezuela an economy and approach to everyday life similar to that which he had found in the United States and in Europe. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSFrancMiranda.rtf
From Revolution to Independence: The Dependence on Great Men
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A 3 page contention that ever since the Revolution of 1789 the French have exhibited a tendency to look to 'great men' to restore order and tranquillity after moments of great political or social upheaval. Notes that this tendency is really not that uncommon, however, for people who have lived under a monarchy or even a dictatorship. Summarizes that this tendency can been noted in practically every country that has achieved its independence at some point in recent history and provides examples from Russia and the United States in support of that claim. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPfrncLd.wps
George Washington - A Study in Character & Faith
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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 lists 10 sources.
Filename: LCGeorge.doc
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison: Views on Powers of Government and the Two Party System
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A 5 page discussion of the political views of these three founding fathers. Suggests that a debate between Washington, in particular, and modern day political scientists would reveal many differences. Although admittedly our government has become considerably more complex over time, Washington would undoubtedly still hold to his viewpoints of limited government powers and as to the dangers of a two party political system. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPwshtnG.wps
Historic Controversy Over the U.S. Constitution
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A 5 page discussion of the controversy between Federalists and Anti-Federalists that ensued regarding the original ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Federali.wps
Historical Accuracy/Inaccuracy and Its Significance to the Film “The Patriot”
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This is a 6 page paper discussing the historical accuracy of the film “The Patriot” and the reasons for any inaccuracies in the film. The release of director Roland Emmerich’s 2000 movie “The Patriot” starring Mel Gibson caused a considerable amount of controversy in regards to its historical accuracy, or more so inaccuracies. In reality, the story and its characters are fiction, except for General Cornwallis, but the story itself is placed within the historical timeframe of the American Revolution which provides a powerful setting for its characters and their causes and does a good job of promoting American propaganda and providing American audiences with a large extravagant and dramatic movie. There are several areas which are shown not to be historically accurate however and which for all accounts are admitted by Gibson and Emmerich as actually being “juiced up” for dramatic effect (May, 2003). Several areas of contention are those which include the brutality of the British regulars, the scope of the conflict, the degree to which America was unified during that time, the inaccurate portrayal of the slaves, and the military scenes along with many other aspects.
Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TJPatrt1.rtf
How the Americans Won the Revolutionary War
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This 3 page paper provides an evaluation of reasons why the Americans won the Revolution. The battle of Yorktown is discussed.
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA341USA.rtf
Ideas Within the Declaration of Independence
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A 3 page paper which examines the
ideas of the men of the revolution which is part of the ideas presented in the Declaration
of Independence. No sources cited.
Filename: RAdeclid.rtf
Implications of the Declaration of Independence
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This 5 page
report discusses the implications of the Declaration of
Independence and their far-reaching impact, not only for the
United States but for the entire world. It stated the intentions
of a people that were both honorable and determined in their
ideologies. It formed the theoretical basis for democratic
thinking and led to the understanding that personal conviction
can be codified in circumstances in whic it is fully supported by
a collective group. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWdecind.wps
