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Papers On U.S. History (18th Century)
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Francisco de Miranda: Ideals for Independence for Venezuela
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A 5 page paper examining Miranda’s fascination with independence and freedom of spirit. Francisco de Miranda (1750-1816) is remembered as being one of Venezuela’s greatest patriots, serving a leadership role in initiating Venezuela’s independence from Spain in 1811 but not living to see the fact fully accomplished. Though he died in a Spanish dungeon, he envisioned for Venezuela an economy and approach to everyday life similar to that which he had found in the United States and in Europe. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSFrancMiranda.rtf
Franklin's Autobiography
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A 4 page essay that argues that Benjamin Franklin's autobiography offers readers insight into the eighteenth century. In his introduction to Benjamin Franklin's autobiography, Louis P. Masur comments that the text gives the reader insight into understanding the social context of the eighteenth century (2003, p. 7). Examination of Franklin's text shows that Masur's assessment is extremely accurate, as Franklin's account of his life aids the modern reader in understanding the worldview of American colonial intellectuals. In particular, Franklin portrays the eighteenth century emphasis on reason and rationality, which was the fundamental precept of the Enlightenment. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khbenbio.rtf
Freedom of Religion, A First Amendment Right
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A 4 page essay/research paper that discusses the right to Freedom of Religion, which is guaranteed under the First Amendment. This examination focuses on the issues that continue to define the division between church and state that this amendment imposes on the American government. Many people today would tear down the wall dividing church and state, but this is as inadvisable today as it was when Thomas Jefferson was president, as Americans today live within the context of an increasingly diverse society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: kh1stam.rtf
From Colonialism to Revolution: American Reasons for Seeking Independence from England
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A 4 page overview of the reasons Americans elected to revolt against English control. The author contends that English support was just not there even in the earliest stages of colonialism. Once the Americans became self assured that they could survive they began to look at their ties with England more as a burden than as an asset. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPcolSet.rtf
From Revolution to Independence: The Dependence on Great Men
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A 3 page contention that ever since the Revolution of 1789 the French have exhibited a tendency to look to 'great men' to restore order and tranquillity after moments of great political or social upheaval. Notes that this tendency is really not that uncommon, however, for people who have lived under a monarchy or even a dictatorship. Summarizes that this tendency can been noted in practically every country that has achieved its independence at some point in recent history and provides examples from Russia and the United States in support of that claim. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPfrncLd.wps
Gary Nash/Race and Revolution
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A 12 page book review on Gary Nash's Race and Revolution (1990, Madison House Publishers), which presents the intriguing thesis that the Northern statesmen at the time of the nation's founding missed an ideal opportunity to take steps that would have greatly hastened the demise of slavery, and possibly its eradication. Rather than presenting the typical view of this period, which presents the Founding Fathers as principled, enlightened men endeavoring to found a society based on compromise and republican ideals, Nash astutely and persuasively argues that their vacillation and loss of nerve on the matter of slavery committed the nation to the inevitability of an awful and bloody conflict. The page count includes a 1 page outline of this paper. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khnashrr.rtf
General Thomas Gage: Profile
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A 3 page tutorial which offers a profile of General Thomas Gage. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: RAgge.rtf
George Washington - A Study in Character & Faith
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A 9 page paper that examines the qualities that comprise good leadership and explore how these qualities were exhibited by George Washington during his military and political careers. Included is a brief synopsis of Washington's childhood and the factors that contributed to his spiritual and moral nature. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: LCGeorge.doc
George Washington and Patrick Henry
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This 8 page paper examines the relationship between George Washington and Patrick Henry, as revealed by their histories and in their correspondence. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVWshHry.rtf
George Washington's "Farewell Address"
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A 3 page overview of the concerns George Washington had for the ongoing welfare of the U.S., concerns
detailed in his 1796 "Farewell Address". The threats of the political party and European allegiances were a particular worry for Washington. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPgrgWsh.rtf
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