Tales of Early American History
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This 5 page paper compares Jackson's Black Hawk with Demos's The Unredeemed Captive. The way in which Indians lived, fought and assimilated with the culture of the white man is discussed in light of the works. No additional sources cited.
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The Accumulation of National Wealth
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This 5 page paper considers how Europe North America and Japan have become the wealthiest nations. The paper considers this from an historical perspective looking at colonialism and mercantilism and then discusses the adoption of capitalism as well as looking at the political background, natural resources and geographical locations. The paper finishes with the consideration of Japan after the Second World War and the adoption of peopleism capitalism. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEnatwel.wps

The American People: Colonizing: Nash et al.
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A 5 page paper which examines the information presented in Gary B. Nash et al.’s Part One of “The American People.” Part one deals with “A Colonizing People, 1492-1776.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAnash.rtf

The American Revolution
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A 5 page paper which examines 5 questions concerning the American Revolution as answered in “Interpretations of American History, Patterns and Perspectives” edited by Francis G. Couvares, et al., volume 1, 7th edition. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAamrev5.rtf

The American Revolution:
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This 12 page paper discusses the American Revolution in terms of analyzing how revolutionary it really was. This paper highlights the reasons why this was was indeed revolutionary from many points of view. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: GSAmRevo.rtf

The Aztecs and Cortez’s Spanish Conquistadors: Conquest or Colonization?
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A 28 page overview of the Spanish conquest and colonization of the Aztec people of central Mexico. Emphasizes the radical differences in cultural viewpoints between these two people, particularly their differences in regard to the use of natural resources. Notes that despite the obvious atrocities committed by Spain, and by men like Hernando Cortez in particular, many still question whether Cortez conquered the Aztecs or whether the events which unfolded were simply a matter of Spain colonizing Mexico. Concludes that not only did Cortez actually conquer the Aztec, he did so in an exceedingly cruel and relentless manner and he did so under the guise of colonization. Bibliography lists 24 sources.
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The Battle Of Gettysburg
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: This 6 page paper provides a description of the Battle of Gettysburg. Major assaults on each of the three days of the battle, July 1 - 3, 1863 are included. Data regarding numbers of men and causalities on each side are also included. The writer then analyzes which decisions were right or wrong. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGgettys.rtf

The Bill of Rights:
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This 5 page paper presents a thorough analysis of The Bill of Rights. Included are many specifics from how this bill originated to how it applies today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: GSBright.rtf

The Boston Tea Party:
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This 13 page paper discusses the Boston Tea Party and the factors leading up to it. This paper examines why this happened and what happened afterwards as a result. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: GSParty1.rtf

The Changing Face of Freedom in America
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A 6 page paper that examines the history of America's association with freedom and the changes that this association has undergone since the nation's birth. Discussed is the meaning of freedom during the birth of the nation, throughout the twentieth century, and at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAfcfree.rtf

The Colonists Versus King George III of England
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This 5 page report discusses the arguments that could be used to defend King George (1738-1820) of England against the charges against him by the American colonists prior to the Revolutionary War. This report argues that King George III should not be blamed for having “lost America” and that the actions leading to the colonial rebellion and the Revolutionary War was due to the advice of the King’s numerous counselors, as well as the British Parliament. King George III was eventually hated in America because he insisted upon linking himself with that Parliament. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Cortes Point of View Compared to that of Diaz del Castillo
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This 9 page report discusses how the conquest of Mexico by Hernan Cortes has been glorified, mythologized, and vilified, even though his actual achievements were significantly more modest than popular history records. This report considers the points of view put forth by both Hernan Cortes himself and Bernal Diaz del Castillo regarding the events that took place in Mexico between 1519 and 1525. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWcortes.wps