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.
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Did the Industrial Revolution Improve the Standard of Living:
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This 5 page paper dicusses the impact which the industrial revolution had on the lives of people. While it is often the assumption that the industrial revolution improved people's lives, in many ways this was not the reality. Bibliography lits 5 sources.
Filename: GSIndRev.rtf

Discrimination in Historic Immigration and Naturalization
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A 6 page analysis of historic immigration and naturalization laws which were designed to ensure a white majority in the United States. The author of this paper contends that the shortcomings in our current laws and policies are, in reality, just a continuation of the same bias and discrimination which have been in place for generations. The 1790 immigration law was the first of the legal biases which were put in place to ensure a continued white majority in this country. This law was reaffirmed throughout our history with such cases as Ozawa vs. U.S. Supreme Court and Thind vs. U.S, Supreme Court which reaffirmed that only select races and cultures were allowed to become U.S, citizens. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPimigWh.rtf

Donald R. Hickey/The War of 1812
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A 5 page research paper that examines Donald R. Hickey's unique perspective on the War of 1812 as stated in his book. In this work, Hickey offers a radically different perspective on this conflict then the one traditionally offered in most US history texts. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 991812.rtf

Douglas Monroy’s “Thrown Among Strangers”
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A 5 page paper which presents a examination of Douglas Monroy’s “Thrown Among Strangers.” The paper also uses the book “The Elusive Eden” by Bullough, Rice and Orsi to present a foundation within California history. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmonroy.rtf

Edward Gibbons: Man's Historical Achievements Are A Farce
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5 pages in length. "History is little more than a register of crimes, follies and misfortunes of man" This famous quote from Edward Gibbons provides meaningful insight to what humanity's historical significance truly represents. When taken in its realistic context, one can readily support the validity of such a claim, inasmuch as the history books are chock full of war, strife, bungled peace efforts, political embarrassments, along with a whole host of other less-than-attractive accomplishments. That Gibbons sought to bring to light the reality of mankind's historical legacy concurs with his ability to see beyond the facade of dubious achievements. The writer compares this quote with real-life events. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Electricity: Most Important Invention
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An 8 page paper. The question is posed: What is the most important invention between the Civil War and the Turn of the Century? The writer selects electricity as the most important and discusses Ben Franklin's invention of the lightening rod and his theory of electricity and moves into a discussion of the pioneers in electricity. The focus is on Thomas Edison's incandescent light bulb but more importantly, his design of the first central power station that could provide electricity to individual homes and offices. The justification of why electricity is the most important follows. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGelec.wps

Ellis Island and Immigration
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A 5 page paper which examines some of the statistics involved in immigration through Ellis Island. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: RAellis.rtf