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"Transformation of Virginia", 2008.
A review of the book "Transformation of Virginia" by the Australian author Rhys Isaac.
1,074 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper discusses the historical and informative book, "The Transformation of Virginia" by Rhys Isaac. The paper notes that the author goes much deeper into the cultures and community life of Virginia than other books of American history. The paper comments that Isaac delves into the everyday events and duties of ordinary people, including slaves, that brings the history of this period in the building of America to life in a very educational and entertaining way. The paper concludes that the book, rich with illustrations and references, takes a closer look at some of the issues and pastimes, by slaves and white citizens, that make colonial history far more interesting than most other books.
From the Paper
"As an example of how effectively he uses his sources, and where he gets them, on page 32 the author is pointing out that slaves didn't work in the fields and labor at other tasks seven days a week. They had Sunday off, as a rule, and they made the most of it. Whereas many history books make it seem like slaves were out there under the whip almost ever day of their lives, working fingers to the bone and being beaten if they refused any order. Sundays they commonly spend in fishing making Potatoes [digging up their small lots of ground allow'd by their Master], building and patching their Quarters or rather cabins" (taken from A Plantation tutor of the Old Dominion, Williamsburg VA, 1957). And also on page 32, the author takes a passage from a book that was published in 1784 by Englishman J.F.D. Smyth, A Tour in the United States of America."
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"Joan of Arc, Her Story", 2008.
A review of "Joan of Arc, Her Story" by Regine Pernoud and Marie-Vbronique Clin.
902 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 32.95
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The paper discusses how Joan of Arc has been made a canonized Catholic saint, portrayed by writers as a victim of persecution, been hailed a feminist military leader, and even diagnosed posthumously as a schizophrenic. The paper explains that the authors of "Joan of Arc, Her Story" strive to provide a lay reader with access to the documents that show Joan as she was, allowing history and the reader's imagination to judge her legacy. The paper describes the three sections of which the book is comprised.
From the Paper
"The young French girl Joan of Arc only lived to see her 19th birthday. She did not even attain the age of adulthood by the modest standards of her own era. Yet Joan's brief life has spawned many historical and literary interpretations, often reaching far beyond the touchingly simple facts known about her actual existence. Joan has been made a canonized Catholic saint, portrayed by writers as a victim of persecution by one of the earliest known political witch hunts, been hailed a feminist military leader, and even diagnosed posthumously as a schizophrenic. In Joan of Arc, Her Story by Regine Pernoud and co-author Marie-Vbronique Clin, the authors attempt to let Joan speak for herself in the extant historical documents of the period."
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The Bolshevik Revolution, 2008.
An exploration of the causes and success of the Russian Revolution.
2,274 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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The paper reveals that the most important effect of the First World War was the Russian state that changed from a tsarist ruled political entity to the Soviet Union. The paper assesses the impact the Bolshevik revolution had on the evolution of Russian history and considers the historical background of this event, the main forces acting inside and outside the country, and the elements that transformed the revolution into a turning point for Russian history and for European and universal history as well. The paper shows how it was a sum of factors which made the idea of revolution appealing to the lower parts of the society and gave rise to the USSR.
From the Paper
"There are certain events in the history of the world that had a defining impact on the way in which events developed and in which the world evolved to what is today or society. One such event was the First World War which marked a turning point in the way in which history and international politics would be later conducted. This event had such an array of effects that determined changes all across the world, but in particular in the countries that had been the leading actors of the conflict. These included Russia, Germany, France, Great Britain, and even the United States."
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U.S. Transportation Policies, 2008.
An exploration of the evolution of public policy initiatives in the transportation field in the United States.
3,827 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 105.95
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The paper considers the historical background of the public transportation network in the US and focuses on the public policies that President Roosevelt and other leaders established. The paper explores the needs of the public transportation policy today and proposes where improvements are needed.
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"The United States is considered to be one of the most modern states in the world. It represents a symbol of democracy, technology, and innovation. At the same time however, it has often been envied by more traditional societies and nations with a longer history for its sense of evolution and the rapid growth of the nation, particularly starting from the end of the American Revolution. However, it must be noted that the status the US enjoys at the moment as the end of a cultural road and the destination place for most of the people in the world is in fact the result of historical development and a constant desire to improve the conditions of its citizens as well as for any inhabitant of the US. These attempts are visible in all walks of life, taking into account the constant desires to improve the legislative framework; in this sense, the Constitution was modified on several occasions precisely to ensure equal rights to the people living in America and to its citizens. On a similar note, there are legislative acts which have tried to ensure similar equal status for people, regardless of their race and color in areas such as health care, education, and even transportation. These have taken the form of public policies which try to improve the quality of life in all its respects."
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Pakistan:the Most Dangerous Country in the World?, 2008.
The paper discusses Pakistan and discusses whether Pakistan should be considered one of the most dangerous country in the world today.
2,870 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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In light of the growing threat of extremist terrorism based on fundamentalist religious ideologies, the author of this paper examines Pakistan and discusses it's potential to become a fundamentalist stronghold and therefore one of the most dangerous countries in the world today. The writer contends that Pakistan, because of its history and ethnic complexity, has been torn by strife and internal dissension. In the paper, the writer attempts to breakdown and analyze these complexities so as to better understand them, and to attempt to predict the future for Pakistan.
The paper includes 1 table.
Outline:
Introduction
The Tribal Warfare
Military Rule
Works Cited
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"However, the problem of fundamental Islamic forces is one that casts its shadow over much of Asia and the Middle East, and, since 2001, in America. It is a force that must be reckoned with, as its mission is the eradication of non-Muslims, and, subsequent that, as we have seen in Sudan, a continued cleansing based on race. For this reason, Pakistan, in its weakened political state arising out of the weak stature of Musharraf's leadership, and in subsequent the recent assassination of Benazir Bhutto, and given its nuclear capability, is perhaps right now the most dangerous country in the world."
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Salem Witch Trials, 2008.
The paper examines the historical development and significance of the Salem witch trials.
3,000 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 88.95
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This paper looks at the historical development and significance of the Salem witchcraft trials, and argues that the Salem trials were pieces of a larger phenomenon, i.e. the system of belief of New England which integrated witchcraft. In doing so, the paper considers the following aspects: the historical and social circumstances of 17th century Massachusetts, previous such episodes, the profile of the people executed on charges of witchcraft, as well as the effect of race and gender on the formulation of witchcraft allegations.
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"The Salem witch trials were preliminary hearings held in 1692 in several towns: Salem Village, Ipswich, Andover, as well as Salem Town, Massachusetts. The best-known such hearings were conducted in Salem Town and resulted in nineteen of witchcraft i.e. nineteen death sentences by hanging. One of the most interesting controversies ever associated with the Salem trials is that of the role of Cotton and Increase Mather in the trials in question . There have been countless speculations regarding the Mathers, ranging from accusations of propagating witch-hunt hysteria as a means of driving people back to church to open condemnation of being slow to speak out against spectral evident brought against the witches. Spectral evidence referred to the afflicted people's testimonies which incriminated the alleged witches; the afflicted claimed they saw apparitions of certain people who were causing the affliction i.e. witches. The most significant questions that arise when talking about the Salem alleged cases of witchcraft are, why did so many cases occur?, and secondly, what common traits can be identified among these cases? In order to be able to answer these two questions, one must turn their attention to several factors such as religious ideology, political and social context, as well as the profile of the accused and the accusers, and last but not least, what these accusations entailed and how they were responded to."
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Nelson Mandela, 2008.
A review of the lifetime achievements of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the first black president of South Africa.
935 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper discusses the life history of Nelson Mandela, his struggle against apartheid and racial discrimination, the developments in South Africa after his release from prison, and his personal achievements for the country.
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"The improvements that South Africa has seen since his release from prison in the early '90s are overwhelming. The institutionalized apartheid regime was dismantled, a constitution was ratified in 1996, and a change in popular mentality has definitely occurred. In addition, Mandela and his party, the African National Congress have militated for improving the quality of life among black citizens, and have established the Committee for Truth and Reconciliation whose aim was to investigate the crimes of the apartheid. Mandela's term in office ended in 1999 but the fact that he is no longer President of South Africa does not mean he is no longer involved in the affairs of his country. He decided not to run for a second term, and in 2004 retired from public life mostly because of health problems."
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The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927, 2008.
An analysis of the impact of the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 on America.
1,358 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper uses John Barry's book "Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How it Changed America" to examine the political impact of the flood. It looks at how Herbert Hoover used the flood as an example of his stewardship by helping the black victims of the flood. It also looks at how that after heavy lobbying in Washington and many Congressional hearings, flood control legislation was signed into law by President Calvin Coolidge, who initially opposed using federal money for the rebuilding of Mississippi River areas devastated by the floods.
From the Paper
"Yet another impact the flood had on America was the decline of New Orleans, which according to Barry was severe. The city "decayed" after the flood, even though prior to the flood New Orleans had "...vastly more economic activity than any city in the South" (411). The city "shrank" and while banks prospered in Memphis, Dallas, and Atlanta, banks in New Orleans - even up to today - were never able to rebound from the flood. Even today - resulting from both the flood of 1927 and from the 2006 effects of Hurricane Katrina - New Orleans struggles. Barry waffles a little on page 411, saying that New Orleans has become a place for "tourists, and picture postcards" but has no economic vitality. "Perhaps all of this had nothing to do with the 1927 flood," he writes. "Or perhaps it did." How can he possibly question the facts presented in his own narrative? "
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The Little Rock Nine, 2008.
A look at how the nine African-American students in Little Rock, Arkansas changed the course of America.
948 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper describes how, in 1957, nine Black American high school students walked into Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, at a time when segregation throughout the country was a way of life. The paper relates how a few weeks earlier, Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus had defied the Supreme Court, blocking admission of the nine students. The paper discusses how once Americans were able to get past the self-interest of its political leaders, the real work of healing the disease of racism was able to begin. The paper therefore considers this event as a giant step forward in the struggle for civil rights in America.
Outline:
Introduction
Desegregating America's Schools
The Little Rock Nine
Conclusion
From the Paper
"In September, 1957, nine Black American high school students walked into Central High School, in Little Rock, Arkansas. What was unusual about that event was the time in history, 1957, when segregation throughout the country, most prominently throughout the southern states, was a way of life. The 1957 event in Little Rock was one marked by the presence of 1,200 armed military personnel from the 101st Airborne Division, sent to protect the young nine students, and to ensure that Little Rock's Central High and the State of Arkansas complied with the landmark Supreme Court case and decision in Brown v Board of Education, marking the end of segregated schools in America."
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