Book Review / "The Big Change" by Frederick Lewis Allen
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A 4 page paper on this book, giving a brief synopsis. In considerable detail, the writer discusses the economic and social conditions of the period in history on which Allen writes -- the first half of the 20th century.
Filename: Bigchang.wps

Book Review / Prosecution of the Lindbergh Kidnapping Case
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A 5 page discussion of The Lindbergh Case. The writer details the investigation and the trial of the crime with regard to the role of and effectiveness of the prosecutor. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
Filename: lindberg

Brian VanDeMark’s “Into the Quagmire -- Lyndon Johnson and the Escalation of the Vietnam War ”
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This 6 page report discusses VanDeMark’s 1991 book that tells about the decisions and actions that increased American involvement in the Vietnam war between 1964 and 1968. VanDeMark shows how Johnson’s advisors were undeniably “hawks” who were determined to increase U.S. involvement in the tiny Southeast Asian nation to “prevent” the communists from gaining any measure of power there. Bibliography lists only the primary source.
Filename: BWquag.rtf

Brown v. Board of Education
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This 5 page report discusses one of the most important Supreme Court decisions ever made regarding racial equality. When the Supreme Court determined that racially separate educational facilities were unequal and stressed equal educational opportunity, Americans had to rethink virtually every aspect of the assumptions they had made about where and with whom children would be educated instead of just how they were to be taught. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWbrown.rtf

Brown vs. Board of Ed -- Its Impact Today
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In this 7 page paper, the writer analyzes the impact of the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education decision of 1954. It is demonstrated that, although the Supreme Court had good intentions when deciding against segregation, the hidden racial agendas caused by this decision have had lasting effects. After over 40 years, the positive affects of the decision are questioned. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Brownvs.wps

California, the World, and the Spring of 1979
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This 8 page report discusses the events of 1979. In March of 1979, American television viewers saw the 200th episode of “All in the Family” (the show ended with its 204th episode). NASA’s Voyager I made it closer to Jupiter than ever before in history and was able to show that Jupiter also has atmospheric rings and that a volcano exists on Jupiter’s satellite of Io. China withdrew invasion troops from Vietnam. The European Monetary System was established and the ECU was created. However, the events taking place in Los Angeles, California, during that same period may offer even greater insight into the world. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWca1979.wps

Can The Internet Bring About World Peace?
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5 pages. Many people have asked themselves whether the advent of the internet could possibly be the technology that brings about world peace. While that is a rhetorical question, one that cannot be answered with a quick 'yes' or 'no', it is a very valid one. This paper will look at all sides of this question and help the student determine whether this is a possibility that could change the entire world. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAinpce.wps

Carol Berkin's "Making America": Changes At The Turn Of The Century
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9 pages in length. The writer discusses the Progressive Era, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt, the Great Depression and progressivism as they relate to changes at the turn of the century. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCberkn.wps

Catholic Church v. Communism
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A 9 page research paper that explores the relationship between the Catholic Church and organized labor and its fight against communism within the labor movement, and also explores the relationship of the Church to Senator Joe McCarthy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khccmcc.rtf

Causes Of World War I
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A 5 page paper that discusses the possible causes of World War I and the difficulties in making peace after the war ended. This was has been heralded as changing the international system forever and also as the dividing mark between the 19th and 20th centuries. The writer discusses the difficulties in determining exactly what the causes of the war were and offers some possibilities. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGww1.wps

Causes Of World War I & World War II
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A 5 page paper that discusses the causes and events leading up to these two world wars. Historians do not agree as to the events leading up to the Great War but they do agree on the causes of the second world war. Some say the first war never really ended; it just took a break and then continued in what we call World War II. The major events that acted as catalysts for each of these wars are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGww1ww2.rtf

Central America – Carter And Reagan
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This 4 page paper overviews the general policies towards Central America of the Carter Administration and the Reagan Administration. Carter's policies were focused on human rights issues and aid was dependent on reforms in this area of concern. Reagan believed that El Salvador was the barrier to stop the spread of communism in that region of the world. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGcenam.rtf