Catholic Identity in the United States
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This 5 page paper focuses on works by Wilfred P. Schoenberg that examines the assimilation of Catholics in the Pacific Northwest during the nineteenth century. The subject of assimilation, identity and regionalism as it concerns Catholics living in the United States is discussed in general and historic terms. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA138WPS.rtf

Causes & Effects Of Rapid Urbanization In 19th Century America
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This 8 page paper discusses the causes of rapid urbanization during the last half of the 19th century, with an emphasis on the last decades of that century. The writer explains there were many factors contributing to the exploding population in cities, including industrialization and immigration. Comments regarding the factors involved in industrialization allow the connection to be made between urbanization and industrialization. Data regarding the population of cities, particularly New York and data regarding immigration are provided. The writer also discusses the consequences of urbanization, such as corruption, unsanitary living conditions and other effects. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Causes Of The American Civil War
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A 5 page paper. Slavery is most often cited as the cause of the American Civil War but like any war, there were a number of underlying causes besides the issue of slavery. The Northern and Southern states had been in conflict since before the Constitution was signed in 1789. A number of formal compromises had eased the tension but it began to flare up again in the early 1800s. This paper discusses the three primary reasons for the tension between the North and the South. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGcivwr.wps

Changes From 1890 To The 21st Century
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A 5 page paper. What changes occurred in the 1890s that affected life in the 20th century and what changes will occur in the 21st century? These are the questions that are explored in this essay. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PG1890.wps

Changes in Social and Political Life in the North and the South as a Result of the Civil War
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A 4 page discussion of the changes which occurred in the years preceding, during, and following the Civil War. The author notes that these changes were not related solely to the issues surrounding slavery but included as well concerns over state verses federal control. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPCivWsc.rtf

Cincinnati, Queen City of the West, 1819-1838
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of Daniel Aaron's book Cincinnati, Queen of the West. This book considers the perspectives on the author, his qualifications, the aim of the book and the major themes presented. No additional sources cited.
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Civil War Naval Warfare
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6 pages in length. The Civil War is reflected as setting the precedent of many "firsts" for wartime activity, not the least of which has to do with significant improvements to naval warfare. Prior to this time, naval technology was primitive at best and downright ineffective at worst. When iron-sided ships were introduced out of sheer desperation, an entirely new aspect of war was introduced, proving to significantly modify the future of naval warfare. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCnaval.rtf

Civil War Reconstruction: Readmission to the Union
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A 5 page overview of the problems which confronted the United States in the years following the end of the Civil War. This paper emphasizes the process which occurred in regard to the reinstatement of statehood to those states who had seceded from the Union. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Civil War – Northern And Southern Perspectives
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This 14 page paper begins with a general introduction and identifies the arguments to be made in the essay and how those arguments will be supported. The causes of the Civil War are explained from each perspective – the North and the South. It is pointed out that slavery was not an issue until later in the conflict. This section also discusses why resentment had been building up between the North and the South for some years. The next section talks about women, some of whom disguised themselves as men to fight in their respective armies, others were openly working with their army, some were spies. Examples are included. The last section is entitled From Their Own Mouths and reports selected notes in the diaries of two women, one from the South and one from the North. The writer concludes by commenting on the fact that emotions are the same, regardless of which side one is on. 1 Table included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGcvwrdf.rtf

Civil War: Art Literature, and Philosophy
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A 9 page paper which examines how the Civil War influenced culture as it relates to art, literature, and philosophy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Clara Barton -- “Angel of the Battlefield”
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This 5 page report discusses the life and accomplishments of Clara Barton, Civil War nurse, activist, suffragist, organizer, and founder of the American Red Cross. Barton’s commitment to the people she cared for and her understanding that nursing care extended far beyond the hospital or the battlefield. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Clouds of Dust & Confusion - The Battle of Little Bighorn
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A 12 page paper that describes the events that surrounded the Battle of Little Bighorn and the impact this battle had on both the white man and the red man. Discussed are the situations that led up to the battle as well as the situation that developed in its aftermath. Bibliography lists 9 sources. LCBighrn.doc
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