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Papers On U.S. History (19th Century)
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Henry Wirz, Commandant of Andersonville Confederate Prison Camp
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In 7 pages, the author discusses Henry Wirz who was the commandant of the Confederate prison camp at Andersonville Georgia. Was Henry Wirz an American Civil War criminal, or just a man doing his job and following orders? To some, he was a scapegoat. To others, he was a monster. One must conclude that Henry Wirz was a man in authority. He was the commandant the Confederate prison camp in Andersonville, Georgia. As such, he had a great deal of authority. It was his responsibility to take care of the prisoners of war at the prison camp. That being said, he should have accepted fully the repercussions of what happened at the prison war camp at Andersonville, and thus should have not only answered to the changes, but also taken the punishment deemed necessary for those crimes against humanity. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PCwirz.doc
Native American Views On Custer
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An 8 page paper analyzing the Native American view of Custer and the battle at Little Big Horn that they should have won. The analysis is based on their spiritual views on land preservation and how the preservation has been their spiritual duty for 20 million years. This is contrasted to the U.S. settler's views of autonomy on a new land, and the belief that they also received this land in exchange of developing the 'right' form of government. The Native American view concentrates on the vision as interpreted by Crazy Horse and the council of Chiefs of that time period. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Custer.wps
America's Second War of Independence, The War of 1812
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In 5 pages the author discusses the war of 1812. ' America's second war of independence was the War of 1812, which is also called the Napoleonic Wars. The War of 1812 was limited in its popularity. It was a relatively minor war. The United States did not fare well in the War of 1812.' Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: 1812war.wps
The History of Weapons
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A 9 page paper that relates the history of weapons creations and development in the 19th century to three major points in history--the American Civil War, the Napoleonic Wars, and the Industrial Revolution. The author suggests that these historical points effected the creation of different types of weapons and that the increased demand and increased technologies of this era pushed weapons inventors into the creative process, with a number of major results. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Weapons.wps
The Johnson County War of Wyoming
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A 15 page research paper that gives a detailed account of the conflict that erupted in Johnson County, Wyoming in 1892 between big cattle ranchers and settlers and farmers who only had small herds. The big ranchers claimed that they were wiping out rustlers and thieves that were trying to steal them blind. The ordinary people of Johnson County felt the powerful ranchers were trying to exterminate them and drive them from their homes. The writer, citing numerous primary sources, argues that it was a case where 'the few who had' were determined to keep it and the 'many who wanted their share' were determined to persevere till they got it. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: 90ctywar.rtf
Ralph Andrist's 'The Long Death' / Plight Of The American Indians
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An 8 page paper that recounts the history of the American Indians and the U.S. military strucuture that defeated them. Considered are a number of major battles and the consequences that the military push toward genocide had on the Native American nations of the 19th century. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Indians.wps
Grant's Civil War Strategy
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A 10 page paper that describes Grant's strategies in the Civil War. The writer presents the theory that Grant's denial of prisoner of war exchange did not result in the outcomes he expected. Rather than decreasing the Confederate forces by keeping their soldiers in Northern prisons and work camps, this strategy resulted in decreases in the Union forces and could have cost the Union victory. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Grantwar.wps
The Civil War, Slavery And Racial Relations
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25 pages in length. There are many factors that can be cited as the cause for the Civil War; however, the issues surrounding enslavement of Africans in America was undoubtedly at the core of its foundation. The writer discusses reconstruction, Black Codes, Jim Crow and the freedom for which the blacks so desperately fought.
Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: TLCcivlw.wps
America After The Civil War / Reconstruction
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A 9 page paper on the years following the American Civil War -- most commonly known as the Reconstruction Period. Presidential reconstruction, Congressional reconstruction, and the eventual economic recovery of the South are among the many topics explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Civilaft.wps
