Thomas Jefferson and the Place he Holds in the E. Pluribus Una Tradition
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This 10-page-paper presents a discussion about the life and times of Thomas Jefferson. It includes a chronological timeline of his life and accomplishments as well as a discussion about his part in the E. Pluribus Unum factor. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: CWthojef.wps

Two Historical Papers: The English Civil War and Puritanism and the American Colonies
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This is a 6 page paper in tutorial language which includes two short historical papers: one on the English Civil War(s) from 1625 to 1649 which were also termed the “Puritan Revolution” because of one aspect of the conflict which referred to divisions within the populations which preferred the Protestant and the Presbyterian religions over the Church of England; and the second paper which discusses Puritanism and its contribution to the American colonies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TJEnciv1.rtf

Two Pre-Revolutionary Periods
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This 5 page paper delves into the period of the American Enlightenment and the time just before the American Revolution. The two eras are compared and contrasted and literature to emanate from the day is discussed. Ideas from Thomas Paine's Common Sense is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA144Amr.rtf

U.S. Civil Rights from 1868 to 1938: Development, Deterioration, or Destruction?
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A 4 page contention that Civil Rights first went through a process of development beginning after the Civil War but that this process almost immediately switched to one of deterioration and destruction as a result of white resentment of new-found black rights. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPcivRtE.rtf

Urban Development – Legacy Of Colonial America
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This 2.5 page paper discusses the legacy of Colonial America for future urbanization. The writer comments on the needs for early cities for trade and the large influx of immigrants. These events were catalysts for expansion and new cities. The writer also comments on the reasons cities is a legacy of Colonial America. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGlfclam.rtf

Why the Articles of Confederation Were a Failure:
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This 3 page paper discusses the Articles of Confederation and why they were considered to be a failure. This paper examines the controversy which surrounded the Articles and the subsequent documents which ensured the freedoms of Americans. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSArtcon.rtf

Wilderness and the Colonial Age
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A 5 page paper which examines some colonial recordings and poetry, discussing the concept of wilderness in colonial times. The paper examines John Smith’s “General History of Virginia,” William Bradford’s “Of Plymouth Plantation,” and three of Anne Bradstreet’s poems. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAwildcl.rtf

William Cronon’s “Changes In The Land: Indians, Colonists, And The Ecology Of New England' And Carolyn Merchant’s 'Ecological Revolutions: Nature, Gender, And Science In New England': Differing Perspective
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5 pages in length. William Cronon’s “Changes in the Land: Indians, Colonists, and the Ecology of New England” and Carolyn Merchant’s “Ecological Revolutions: Nature, Gender, and Science in New England” strive to address similar issues in mostly similar manners; however, one might readily argue that their individual styles of approach are based in part upon significantly different gender perspectives. Like Merchant, Cronon is careful to extend the same respect to both sides: Native Americans and European colonists. It is both authors’ intentions to portray this trying historical period in as neutral a light as possible as a means by which to allow the reader a truly spontaneous experience. In each book, the environment’s changing landscape is of utmost importance, inasmuch as the land’s use and abuse became a focal point during this hostile period. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCnweng.wps

William Cronon’s “Changes in the Land”
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A 5 page paper which examines the economical and technological changes to the New England landscape during the English colonization. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGchange.rtf

William Manning and Federalism
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A paper which looks at the way in which William Manning's writings related to the federalist and anti-federalist debate in post-revolutionary America.
Filename: JLManning.rtf

Writers From the 1700's and how their works reflected both worldy and spiritual interests:
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This 5 page paper discusses writers such as Thomas Paine, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and William Byrd. This paper examines their contributions in terms of writings and how those writings reflect both spiritual and worldy ideals. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: GSWriter.rtf

Writers in the Pilgrim Era
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An 8 page paper which examines some of the writers of the pilgrim era. The paper discusses these writers and their works: Anne Bradstreet, Edward Taylor, John Winthrop, and William Bradford. The paper also covers a little of the history related to the pilgrims. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RApilgrm.rtf