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Papers On U.S. History (18th Century)
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McCullough's 1776 (Book Review)
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This 4 page paper examines the book. An overview is provided inclusive of how the book is organized. Some quotes are included.
No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA611776.rtf
Mercantilism as Cause of American Revolution
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A 3 page essay that examines mercantilism as a major contributing cause of the American Revolution. The writer defines mercantilism and argues that British mercantile policies put American colonials into an untenable position, as the policies of the Mother Country virtually prohibited the economic development of colonies in the New World. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: khammer.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.
Filename: PPconstM.wps
MR. POLK’S ARMY: RICHARD BRUCE WINDER
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This 4 page paper discusses the Mexican American war and whether or not the army really was President Polk's army. Examples given from the book. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBwinder.rtf
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.
Filename: Revolunj.wps
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.
Filename: SA116USA .wps
Passions Of The Majority - Federalist Papers
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A 3 page paper that begins with a short explanation of the Federalist Papers. The paper emphasizes the concern about the passions of the majority that is mentioned in several of the essays and the need for a central government. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGfedpp.rtf
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.
Filename: 00pr'sr.wps
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.
Filename: SA7Recon.wps
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