Declaration of Independence: 225 Years Later
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A 5 page paper which discusses the Declaration of Independence as it has affected us 225 years after its conception. The paper discusses ideas realized, or not realized through the Declaration of Independence, and addresses where some ideals may have been compromised, especially in relationship to groups such as African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, homosexuals, and women. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Democracy and the American Electorate of the 21st Century
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This 10 page report discusses American democracy and the role played by the nation’s voters. How the right to vote came about for all citizens and who modern voters actually are is covered, as well as a consideration of the ideological aspects of democracy and citizen participation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Democracy In The United States Between 1877 & 1975
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A 5 page paper discussing the gradual progression towards a more thoroughly Democratic society within the United States. This progression is illustrated through examples regarding documents that are a part of the Untied States' history. These documents include presidential inauguration speeches of various presidents. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Democratic Elections -- Protection Against Tyranny
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This 6 page report discusses how in the earliest days of the fledgling United States, the leaders of the country were clear on their intention to assure that the government they formed would be one with safeguards against the forms of tyranny they had known in their native England. The rules established by the Constitution were designed to carry out the principles of limited government and individual freedom that continue to be valued today. But regardless of how such ideals are still valued, the fact remains that modern Americans’ high rate of re-election of their representatives to Congress may suggest that the citizens of the nation are not exercising full democratic control over the House of Representatives and the Senate. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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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

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.
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Emancipation Proclamation and the Declaration of Independence: Comparison
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A 5 page paper which discusses various aspects of the Emancipation Proclamation and the Declaration of Independence, comparing the two in regards to the same question. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Emergence of Liberalism in the United States
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This 12 page report discusses the various societal and cultural dimensions, especially in terms of political ideology, that served as the framework for the emergence of liberalism in America in the late 18th century and the first half of the 19th century. The liberalism that emerged in America during the 19th century was the product of many different currents of thought or “cultural dimensions” that had developed over the approximately 100 years between the American Revolution and the Civil War. The origins of liberal ideas conflicted with the established practices of republicanism and resulted in a certain degree of conflict regarding the importance and the actual definition of democracy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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