American History Defines Progress - 1867 -1909
[ send me this paper ]
(5 pp) In the last portion of the nineteenth century Americans progressed at an uneven gait. In the West, men took giant steps across the country as they explored and claimed land; often walking over others such as the Native Peoples in the process. These same men "brought their" women with them through incredible difficulties, but then saw no reason to give them any political allowances. Children were "owned" as much as women were. Racial differences, although somewhat equal on paper made little progress. In the East labor and management systems, political patronage, and social reform began to demand attention, and progressive attention.
Filename: Bbahx19c.doc

American History: 1865-1945
[ send me this paper ]
16 pages in length. The writer touches upon important events that took place in America between 1865 and 1945, including slavery, civil rights and the Reconstruction; political machines; industrialization; the Progressive Era; and the Spanish/American War and World Wars I & II. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: TLC1865.wps

American History: Reconstruction to the Populist Party
[ send me this paper ]
(8pp) Basic themes and questions have been suggested from the class material covered in chapters 16 through 21, from Carol Berkin's text Making America, volume 11, second edition, 1999. This paper covers that information.
Filename: BBamhist.doc

American Ideology: Slavery, Freedom, Revolution and Cultural Uniqueness
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page examination of the American concepts of freedom, solidarity, and cultural uniqueness. Addresses the questions of the association of the concepts of freedom and slavery; the ideal of the American tapestry; and the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Civil Rights movement as revolutionary periods in U.S. history. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPusIdeo.wps

American Literature: The Roles of Men and Women
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page paper which examines the roles that men and women played in the literature of Colonial America and the New Republic. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAlitmen.rtf

An Exploration of War Poetry Through the Ages:
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper examins war poetry from various authors. Samples from poets are given from their works as well as an analysis of their works. Bibliography lists no sources.
Filename: GSPoetry.rtf

An Overview of San Diego
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper provides an overview of the city of San Diego and compares and contrasts the information with other cities in the nation. Raleigh, North Carolina and New York City are used for comparison purposes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA305SD.rtf

Argument To Abolish The Electoral College
[ send me this paper ]
This 8 page paper presents an argument to abolish the electoral college process. This process was originally designed by the founders and writers of the U.S. Constitution for reasons that no longer exist, such as limited transportation and communication options for candidates. The writer first presents a short history of the Electoral College and why it was originally established. Three reasons for abolishing the process are then discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGelcol2.rtf

ARTILLERY IN U.S. WARS
[ send me this paper ]
This paper examines changes and types of artillery used in four major U.S. wars: the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil War and World War I. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MTartill.rtf

Barbara Tuchman: The March of Folly (1984)
[ send me this paper ]
(5 pp) 'Don't confuse me with facts!' is a cry heard throughout the world when it comes to governmental decisions. Barbara Tuchman, the winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, and one of the best American historians, wrote in her book The March of Folly (1984) that 'a phenomenon noticeable throughout history regardless of place or period is the pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own interests' . According to her, 'self-interest is whatever conduces to the welfare or advantage of the body being governed; folly is a policy that in these terms is counter-productive'. Tuchman considered folly to be the most dangerous act of mis-government and saw it as a 'self-destructive act carried out despite the availability of a recognized and feasible alternative'. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBtuchmn.rtf

Boston + Brahmin = White Anglo Saxon Protestant
[ send me this paper ]
(5 pp) The term "Boston Brahmin" is associated with -- among other things -- the American premiere of Brahms' Second Symphony. It was performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra at the historic Orpheum Theatre built in 1852, on Hamilton Place off Tremont Street. Many in the audience walked out, and music reviewers called those who stayed "Brahmins." Oliver Wendell Holmes called Boston "The Hub of the Universe." Some of the so-called "Boston Brahmins" referred to the city as "The Athens of America." Those are some notes of the past concerning the Brahmins, but where are they now? Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBbosbra.doc

Britain and the United States: 1794-1812
[ send me this paper ]
A 3 page paper which discusses the conflict that existed between Britain and the United States between 1794 and 1812. The paper discusses impressment, blockade restrictions, and disputed territories. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAblockde.wps