Richard Hofstadter / A Historian of Note
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A 9 page paper on Richard Hofstadter and his works. He wrote many books that detailed many different times throughout the history of the United States. He was best known for Age of Reform and Anti-Intellectualism in the United States. Both of these books covered very controversial issues. Although he wrote many books he was perhaps not as well known as other historians but is by no means a historian that should be ignored. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Rise Of The United States As An International Power
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A 5 page overview of the rise of the U.S. to international power. The paper begins with the ideals of the forefathers, leading to the inventions rising out of the Industrial Revolution and continuing through World War II (a-bomb), telecommunications, computer technology, military technology and the space program. The paper includes a discussion of some of the problems that have emerged as a result of democratization of communist and socialist states and how the United States is working to assist those countries in the move to the global market. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Robert C. Baron's "Soul Of America: Documenting Our Past" 1492-1870 & 1858-1993
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5 pages in length. It is no easy task selecting only three historical documents from Robert C. Baron's "Soul of America: Documenting Our Past" that have played an integral role in defining significant issues in American history. By choosing Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, Richard Nixon's Resignation Speech and The Constitution of the United States, it is expected that the student will receive a well-rounded indication of just how the political process has greatly influenced social standing. The writer discusses how illustrating the manner by which contemporary society has taken example of these documents clearly exemplifies the fact that little has changed with regard to the writings' fundamental purpose. No additional sources cited.
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Robert Takaki's 'A Different Window'
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Takaki's retake on the common history of the United States and suggests conflicts with major elements of history. Bibliography lists no additional sources.
Filename: Takaki.wps

Roger Lane's "Murder In America : A History"
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5 pages in length. Noted historian Roger Lane accomplishes a monumental undertaking that no other author has completely captured: a comprehensive account of America's violent growth era by era. Clearly, the author's expertise resides within the expansive boundaries of America's past, inasmuch as Lane's experience as an historian has effectively prepared him to compose a book of such caliber. No additional sources cited.
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Role Of Government In American Life 1865-1940
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A 4 page paper that explores the role of government in the lives of Americans from 1865-1940, considering the impact during specific events in American history. This paper demonstrates the transitioning role of government, from international focus prior to the First World War, to intense national focus after the fall of the New York Stock Exchange in 1929 and the implementation of the New Deal. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Amerlife.wps

Slavery in New England
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A 5 page paper which examines the historical existence of slavery in New England. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAslvnew.rtf

Staten Island's Conference House
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This 6 page paper explores The Conference House, also known as the Billop House, where a meeting had taken place between the British and Americans. Today, many claim the museum is haunted. Its history and proof of haunting are included in this overview. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA149Bil.rtf

States' Rights in the United States of America
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This 7 page paper looks at the rights of stats in light of the constitutional convention and in the nineteenth century as well. The question of slavery is addressed in terms of the creation of the Constitution. The Dred Scott decision is also examined. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Tamara Plakins Thorton's “Cultivating Gentleman”
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This 5 page report discusses Tamara Plakins Thornton's "Cultivating Gentlemen: the meaning of country life among the Boston elite, 1785-1860." By the opening years of the 19th century, the wealthier "gentlemen" of the Northeast were determined to create their own version of a "back-to-nature" movement. To a great degree, such agrarianism was inspired by the writings of Thomas Jefferson who believed that country people were morally virtuous and superior to city dwellers. No additional sources listed.
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Technology and its Effect on Society:
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This 8 page paper discusses technology over the past two centuries from market economies through the current information society. This paper discusses the ways in which people have responded to new technologies - both positive and negative reactions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSAmTech.rtf

Thank You Mr. Edison! History of Electricity in the U.S.
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(5 pp) Prior to the electric light bulb, illumination was by fire from candles, kerosene and oil lamps, and coal-gas jets. With the advent of electricity, the advantages of electric lamps for interior lighting over flickering, sooty, open flames were readily apparent, and demand for electricity skyrocketed. The excitement and enthusiasm over electricity's beginnings could be heard from one coast to the next. (Newspaper accounts are used as reporting tools) Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBelbulb.doc