The Civil War - The Advantages of the South Versus the Advantages of the North:
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This 5 page paper examines the advantages that both the North and the South had in the Civil War. This paper asks the question, "Did the confederates every really have a chance to win" and attempts to answer that question with reference to assorted evidence. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: GSSouth1.rtf

The Collapse of Tsarism in Russia:
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This 5 page paper discusses the reasons why tsarism collapsed in Russia. Additionally, this paper analyzes if World War I was a factor. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSTsaris.rtf

The Commercial Development of the United States: The Preferential Choice
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This 5 page paper considers the way in which the commercial culture in the United States first started and why this was deemed better then the alternative of an agrarian way of life. To demonstrate this examples from the late eighteen century and the early nineteen century are considered including The jay Report, The Hamilton Reports and Clay's American System. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEcolcom.wps

The Construction of the Railroad: 1865-1945
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A 5 page paper which examines American history as it involves the construction of railroads from 1865 to 1945. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RArrcnst.rtf

The Declaration of Independence
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This 5 page report discusses the famous Declaration of Independence that proclaimed the independence of the 13 British colonies in North America and was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The declaration lists the complaints of the colonists against the British monarchy and declared that the colonies were to be a free and independent entity. It was truly a revolutionary document but it was not necessarily a democratic document. It also served to inspire the Declaration of Sentiments of 1948 which is briefly discussed in the paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWdecdem.rtf

The Development of the Modern American City
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This 5 page paper looks at the development of the cities in America through topics such as transportation, immigration, technological innovation, the industrial revolution and economic policy. A variety of issues are addressed for the time period between the mid-1770s and the early 1900s. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA219Am.rtf

The Dred Scott Decision and the Cultural Climate
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This 3 page paper presents a summary of the decision and delves into the question as to whether or not the judge's opinion regarding the times is accurate. Well known works are used to explore the cultural climate in the 1770's and the 1850's. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA028Drd.wps

The Earth Shall Weep: A History of Native America
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A 5 page review of the 1999 book 'The Earth Shall Weep: A History of Native America' by James Wilson. Relates the various trial and tribulations delineated by Wilson which the Native Americans have been forced to endure since the point of contact with non-Native Americans. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPnaWeep.wps

The Effects of Energy & Transportation on Early US Urbanization:
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(6pp) The period from the first European settlements until 1920 was one of great technological change, especially in energy and transportation. Major changes in transportation technology are discussed as well as how transportation affects urban form and urbanization. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBusUrb.rtf

The End Of Slavery In Massachusetts
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This 5 page paper discuses the event that acted as a catalyst to end slavery in this state. As one writer commented, because the North was free during the Civil War era, people have forgotten that slavery was practiced in the North early in American history. It was common European practice to enslave those one conquered but for the most part, Indians conquered were sent to the West Indies and traded for other slaves, who were returned to America. This essay provides a background and then, focuses on the Quock Walker case, credited with ending slavery in Massachusetts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGslvmas.rtf

The End of Victory Culture
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A five page paper which assesses Engelhardt's 'the End of Victory Culture' in terms of American history and the importance of conflict and the Cold War in American social consciousness. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: JLvictcult.rtf

The Evolutionary Development Of Northern And Southern California
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8 pages in length. The evolutionary development of California's two primary regions since the American conquest illustrates how a land once strong with indigenous solidarity would ultimately come to near division of boundary lines, all due in great part to ethnic intolerance. As the Mexicans settled mostly to the south, the Anglos took up residence in the north, inevitably creating a demarcation that represented two entirely different populations – at least for a while. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCno&so.wps