Legitimate Violence Equals Justice: Evidence from Frankenstein, Thomas Jefferson and Hitler
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A 6 page contention that legitimate violence can equate to justice. The author of this paper uses examples from history as well as from fiction to illustrate this contention. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Lessons in Self-Improvement from the Writings of Benjamin Franklin and Frederick Douglass
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This is a 7 page paper discussing the lives and the self-improvement writings of Benjamin Franklin and Frederick Douglass. In Franklin’s “Autobiography” he helped formulate a plan that others could follow as a guide for self-improvement and improvement in society. Douglass’ “Narrative” documented his life as a slave and the freedom it attained in order to inspire further compassion and movement toward the end of slavery. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJBenja1.rtf

Liberty from 1776 to 2000
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This 11 page paper looks at the way in which Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine viewed the concept of liberty. Liberty as it exists today is looked at and the legacy of the two great men are incorporated in the overall analysis. The Declaration of Independence is quoted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Luther Martin, John Lansing, and Robert Yates: Roles in the Constitutional Convention
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A 5 page overview of the roles of these three New York delegates in the Constitutional Convention. Emphasizes that these three men contrasted vividly in their opinions and philosophies in comparison to the language and provisions which ultimately would be incorporated into the Constitution of the United States. Concludes that while the voices of the few men like Martin, Lansing, and Yates were ultimately muted, they were muted by a majority of men who envisioned a strong and united country. The viewpoints of the majority and the minority blended together into the volatile mix which was just right for the insurance of a document which would stand the tests of time. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPconstC.wps

Maritime Nature of the European Empires and The New World
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This 5 page paper takes a look at Alfred T. Mahan's "The Influence of Sea Power upon History" and talks about the importance of sea power. Both old European Empires and the New World are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Marraige and Women in the New Republic:
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This paper examines the books "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" and "The Coquette" and uses these references to discuss the role of women in 18th century America. This paper specifically considers the role of marraige and female virtue according to that era. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: GSBenFra.rtf

Miracle at Philadelphia: A Review of the Book by Catherine Drinker Bowen
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A 5 page review of "Miracle at Philadelphia: The Story of the Constitutional Convention". Outlines the contents of the book and highly complements the authors to bring history to life. Notes the key players, issues and historical circumstances of the Constitutional Convention. No additional sources are listed.
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New Jersey During The Revolutionary War
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A 3 page discussion of New Jersey's instrumental role in the American Revolution. The writer's describes the present-day state's unique geographic position between New York City and Philadelphia as well as the historic importance of the battle of Monmouth (central NJ) -- in which American troops successfully diverted British troops attempting to get to shore .. ultimately causing a "turning point" in the war. No Bibliography.
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Obstacles Faced by the Developing U.S.A.
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This 5 page paper looks at eighteenth century America and its domestic and foreign policies that shaped the nation. Balance of power is discussed as well as America's development of a foreign policy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paul Revere's Ride
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A 5 page research paper that examines the true circumstances and contributions of Paul Revere to the American Revolution. While pointing out that the details of Longfellow's famous poem are inaccurate, the writer argues that Revere's life, in general, was indicative of the political and cultural attitude of New Englanders during that era and their overall reaction to the British occupation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Racial and Ethnic Differences: From Colonial Times to the Present
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With the British colonization of the “New World” a brand new sociological experiment began. This experiment involved the mixing of peoples from different racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds in an environment where there were no hard and fast rules as to how these people should interrelate. While the colonists in the “New World” shared certain ideological values, there were also sectional differences and the differences would translate into ethnic and racial tensions which persist, to a large degree, even today. In many ways these differences would affect the course of history itself. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPimmCol.rtf

Reconstruction
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This 5 page paper suggests that Reconstruction, the period which occurred after the Civil War, was a failure to an extent. Policies of both Lincoln and Johnson are discussed as well as acts of Congress. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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