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18500. THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the transatlantic slave trade and its impact on both Africa and the Americas. Following an overview of the purpose, scope and character of the slave... (more)		   $84
 

18209. THE BATTLE OF COWPENS.

This paper is concerned with the Battle of Cowpens (January 1781), which resulted in a significant victory for the Americans near the end of the Revolutionary War. The paper covers the background of... (more)		   $63
 

18007. “CHICKAMAUGA AND CHATTANOOGA” BY JOHN BOWERS.

This paper critically reviews Bowers' book on two battles in East Tennessee in 1863, which Bowers claims were a turning point in the American Civil War. Although the book is entertaining and... (more)		   $56
 

17766. “ALL GOD'S DANGERS” BY THEODORE ROSENGARTEN.

This termpaper provides a review Rosengarten’s book on the life of Nate Shaw, a black sharecropper in the Old South. The paper focuses on the economic and psychological causes for the disunity of the... (more)		   $42
 

17641. SOCIAL CHANGE IN AMERICA, 1789-1861.

This paper provides a brief analysis of social change in America during the late 18th and early-to-mid 19th centuries (1789-1861). The analysis focuses on what are argued to be the three most... (more)		   $35
 

17611. SLAVERY IN PRE-REVOLUTIONARY AMERICA.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of slavery and slave society in pre-revolutionary America, focusing on the differences and similarities in slavery as found in the Southern or “low... (more)		   $42
 

17610. POLITICAL CULTURE & INSTITUTIONS OF EARLY AMERICA VERSUS POLITICAL CULTURE & INSTITUTIONS IN GREAT BRITAIN.

This paper compares and contrasts the political culture and institutions of early America with those of Great Britain, detailing their similarities and differences. Concludes that major differences... (more)		   $42
 

17588. SOCIAL AND POLITICAL COHESION IN THE MASSACHUSETTS BAY COLONY.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of social and political cohesion in Puritan Massachusetts, the challenges to that cohesion and the reasons why such cohesion was ultimately unable to... (more)		   $49
 

17587. LAND AND LABOR IN THE VIRGINIA COLONY.

This paper discusses the significance of land and labor in the development of Chesapeake society. The Virginia colony was founded as an agricultural enterprise, and labor was needed to cultivate the... (more)		   $56
 

17580. SOCIAL AND POLITICAL DIFFERENCES AMONG THE AMERICAN COLONIES.

This paper discusses the social and political differences among the American colonies in the period leading up to the Revolutionary War. Significant differences in economic base and religious... (more)		   $56
 

17579. CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the central constitutional issues of the American Revolution and the way those issues were resolved by the nation’s Founding Fathers. Among the issues... (more)		   $56
 

17578. AMERICAN REVOLUTION: STRUGGLE FOR POWER OR PRINCIPLE?

A fundamental question about the American Revolution is whether it was a struggle for power or based on principles. This paper argues that the American Revolution was a struggle for principle, and... (more)		   $56
 

17577. SOCIAL & POLITICAL CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the internal social and political changes caused by the American Revolution. Argues that the most important social changes caused by the American... (more)		   $56
 

17563. AMERICA’S FRONTIER PAST.

This paper considers the merits of the “frontier thesis” – the argument that America’s frontier past contributed to the unique character of the American people – and examines some of the major effects... (more)		   $49
 

17553. AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO ITS OUTBREAK.

This paper discusses the five events that most contributed to the outbreak of the American Civil War: 1) the 1832 Nullifcation Crisis; 2) the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854; 3) the 1857 Supreme Court... (more)		   $28
 

17509. BOOK REVIEW: THE CONTESTED PLAINS: INDIANS, GOLDSEEKERS, AND THE RUSH TO COLORADO BY ELIOT WEST.

This paper provides a favorable review of Eliot West’s book on the Colorado Gold Rush. Notes that West moves beyond the usual interpretation of the Gold Rush, casting an insightful light on the... (more)		   $70
 

17408. NORTHERN DISSENT IN THE CIVIL WAR: THE CASE OF THE “COPPERHEADS”.

Drawing on both primary and secondary sources, this paper provides an overview and an analysis of the Copperhead movement during the Civil War era. The emergence of the movement is traced and the... (more)		   $133
 

17406. THE TEXAS RANGERS IN THE MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the role of the Texas Rangers in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). Drawing on a wide range of primary (memoirs, letters, journalistic reports) and... (more)		   $133
 

17343. THE SLAVERY DEBATE AND THE CIVIL WAR.

This paper examines some of the major documents and speeches pertaining to the slavery debate in the period immediately preceding the Civil War. It is found that, even when the debate was cast in... (more)		   $49
 

17327. THE NATIVE AMERICANS OF MOUNDVILLE.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the society, politics, economy and culture of the indigenous peoples known as the Moundville Indians. Home to thousands of Native Americans, the site... (more)		   $63
 

17311. SUPREME COURT JUSTICE JOHN MARSHALL.

This paper provides a profile of the life and career of John Marshall, who served for 34 years (1801-1835) as the fourth Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The paper begins with Marshall’s... (more)		   $133
 

15896. "UNCLE TOM'S CABIN" BY HARRIET BEECHER STOWE (BOOK REVIEW).

This paper provides an overview and analysis of Stowe’s novel which illustrates the cruelty and inhumanity of slavery. Some of the characters in the novel provide justifications for slavery and... (more)		   $91
 

15886. THOMAS JEFFERSON AND THE EMBARGO OF 1807.

Using primary sources, this paper discusses the embargo that President Jefferson imposed in response to British and French interference with the right to conduct free oceanic trade. Argues that... (more)		   $112
 

15880. "THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" (BOOK REVIEW)

This paper presents a summary and analysis of Franklin’s autobiography. Following a summary of the basic contents of the book – the events of Franklin’s life his philosophy of success – the paper... (more)		   $63
 

15861. HARRIET BEECHER STOWE.

This paper provides an overview of the life and work of the author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Includes a discussion of Stowe's views on 'moderate feminism,' and the ways in which her work is still... (more)		   $91
 

15822. THE PRESIDENCY AND THE FRAMING THE U.S. CONSTITUTION.

The framers of the U.S Constitution were concerned with three issues regarding the presidency: unity, selection, and the distribution of powers. This paper claims that the framers may have... (more)		   $49
 

15814. CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES IN THE JACKSONIAN ERA.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of three important constitutional issues which arose during the era of President Andrew Jackson: 1) equal rights for individuals; 2) states’ rights versus... (more)		   $42
 

15734. DEMOCRACY AND THE PHILOSOPHY OF PRAGMATISM.

American democracy has been influenced by pragmatism despite the fact that the Founding Fathers emphasized the importance of natural law and pragmatism rejects absolute principles. This paper... (more)		   $77
 

15713. THOMAS JEFFERSON AND EQUALITY.

Jefferson's claim that "all men are created equal" contrasts the inequalities that exist in reality (in fact, Jefferson himself owned slaves). This paper discusses the interpretations of what... (more)		   $63
 

15708. THE WRITINGS OF CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH AND WILLIAM BRADFORD.

A comparison of the works of these two figures of American history. Both writers used a "plain style" and emphasized the opportunities to be "self-made" in the New World, yet the style and content of... (more)		   $42
 

15700. A COMPARISON OF THE AMERICAN AND RUSSIAN REVOLUTIONS.

This paper compares and contrasts the American Revolution and the Russian Revolution in terms of their causes, course, and impact. The analysis draws on Crane Brinton's Anatomy of Revolution as a... (more)		   $91
 

15584. LINCOLN'S VIEWS ON SLAVERY.

In his speeches and writings throughout his career, Lincoln showed that he was opposed to slavery and believed that it was contrary to the wishes of the Founding Fathers. In addition, although he had... (more)		   $77
 

15573. THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AS AN EXPRESSION OF THE "REVOLUTIONARY SPIRIT."

This paper discusses the sources of Jefferson's political theory and how the Declaration represents his views on governmental power and human rights. It is argued that the purpose of the Declaration... (more)		   $70
 

15561. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION-A COMPARISON OF TWO BOOKS BY COUNTRYMAN AND WARD.

This paper compares The American Revolution (Edward Countryman, 1985), and The American Revolution: Nationhood Achieved (Harry M. Ward, 1995). Although Countryman has a more clear-cut and specific... (more)		   $91
 

15559. BLACK ODYSSEY (NATHAN IRVIN HUGGINS).

A chapter-by-chapter summary and discussion of Huggins' book on American slavery. The topics covered include: the culture and lives of the slaves, treatment by masters, the slave community, free... (more)		   $63
 

15532. CAUSES OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR.

Argues that the view of historian Howard Zinn (that the war was caused by economic conflicts rather than concerns about the morality of slavery) is limited. Compares this view with those of other... (more)		   $84
 

15507. A HISTORIOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN SLAVERY.

Eight books regarding the topic of slavery are compared and discussed; in this way the reader is shown how the views and methodologies of historians have changed over time. The eight authors... (more)		   $126
 

15303. HISTORY OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN AMERICA.

This term paper provides an overview and analysis of the history of racial discrimination and the slow development of federal policy responses such as anti-discrimination laws and affirmative action... (more)		   $105
 

15076. PORTUGAL IN THE SLAVE & SPICE TRADES.

Why did Portugal, pioneering founder and unequivocal European leader of the spice and slave trades through the sixteenth century, drop to the margins of these trades in the seventeenth and eighteenth... (more)		   $98
 

15073. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE EUROPEAN MARITIME NATIONS, 1440-1860.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the economic impact of the transatlantic slave trade on the major European slave-trading nations. Argues that despite huge losses and inefficiencies,... (more)		   $105
 

15051. THE ROLE OF RAILROADS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ILLINOIS.

Historical overview of the use of railroads in the state, showing how they contributed to economic development, population growth, and the creation of new towns. In particular, the city of Chicago... (more)		   $98
 

15050. POPE URBAN II AND THE FIRST CRUSADE (1095 CE).

Discusses the role of the pope in starting the crusade to help protect the Byzantine Church from Muslim invaders. Also looks at the arguments regarding the extent to which the pope's actions were... (more)		   $70
 

15033. IRISH IMMIGRANTS IN NEW YORK CITY, CIRCA 1837.

Describes the various experiences that an Irishman would probably have in the city at the time. Covers such topics as Irish neighborhoods, economic problems, types of employment, communal bonds and... (more)		   $126
 

15029. CAUSES OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR.

A paper on the various economic and social issues causing sectionalism between the Northern and Southern states. Includes a discussion of the central issue of slavery, as well as the roles played by... (more)		   $70
 

14048. THE LIFE AND WORKS OF NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE.

Comprehensive portrayal of the life and works of this fascinating 19th Century writer. Includes a biographical sketch which considers how the solitude and loneliness in Hawthorne's personal life... (more)		   $119
 

13990. PERSONAL MEMOIRS OF ULYSSES S. GRANT.

In this paper on Grant’s memoirs of his military career, emphasis is placed on the idea that the Battle of Vicksburg was a decisive turning point in the Civil War. In this regard, it is argued that... (more)		   $77
 

13968. SLAVERY IN HAITI AND THE UNITED STATES.

Compares the conditions of slavery in the two locations and argues that the different conditions help to explain why a successful slave revolt occurred in Haiti but not in the U. S. In particular,... (more)		   $105
 

13654. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND ITS AFTERMATH.

The essay examines the American Revolution and its immediate and long-term impact. Considers the causes of the American Revolution (economic, political) and looks at how the new Constitution... (more)		   $35
 

13596. THE HISTORY OF FREE, UNIVERSAL PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the history of free, universal, public education in the United States. Following a brief review of education in Colonial and Revolutionary America, the... (more)		   $112
 

13545. NATIVE AMERICAN INFLUENCES ON U.S. POLITICS.

How the Iroquois Confederacy and similar groups influenced the founding fathers and thus U.S. politics as practiced today. Includes such concepts as the unity of states under a federal government,... (more)		   $49
 

13336. THE U.S. CONSTITUTION.

Discusses the conditions that led to the creation of a new Constitution in 1787, as well as the ways the Constitution provides "checks and balances" in order to limit the powers of government. 6... (more)		   $42
 

13224. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND CHALLENGES TO THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT.

Compares the Stamp Act Congress, Common Sense (Paine) and the Declaration of Independence, to show how they represent the steps taken from "humble petitions" to all-out rebellion. 6 pages, 17... (more)		   $42
 

13216. THE DEATH OF EDGAR ALLAN POE.

Discusses the circumstances of Poe's last days and considers the theories relating to the cause of his death. Although the evidence supports rabies (more than alcoholism, brain disease or exposure),... (more)		   $70
 

13057. THE IRISH IMMIGRATION 1845-1921.

The paper summarizes the history of Irish immigration during the period of 1845 to 1921. The paper covers topics such as the potato famine, working conditions in the textile mills of New England,... (more)		   $112
 

12677. "DUEL OF EAGLES" BY JEFF LONG (A REVIEW).

Review of book that tells the true story of the Alamo and the War for Texas Independence. Long argues that the Americans at the Alamo had personal, rather than "heroic," ambitions, and that Santa... (more)		   $56
 

12643. THE PRECEDENTS OF CHIEF JUSTICE MARSHALL.

Good basic summary of Marshall's most important cases and what they meant for American history. First half of paper gives complete political and judicial summary of how Marbury vs. Madison came... (more)		   $42
 

12611. TOCQUEVILLE AND BEAUMONT ON SLAVERY AND RACIAL INEQUALITY IN AMERICA.

This paper provides a critical analysis of Tocqueville and Beaumont's observations, comments, and conclusions regarding racial inequality in America. The focus of the analysis is on the Frenchmen's... (more)		   $133
 

12610. HARRIET BEECHER STOWE AND FREDERICK DOUGLASS.

Compares and contrasts the emotional, melodramatic style of Uncle Tom's Cabin with the calm realism of Douglass' autobiographical writings. 6 pages, 7 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.... (more)		   $42
 

12450. THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN AMERICA: THE VIEW FROM TOCQUEVILLE'S DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA.

This essay explores Tocqueville's vision and thoughts on the status of women in America. In addition to considering whether or not America was in fact 'democratic' as far as these women were... (more)		   $42
 

12449. THE DEVIL IN THE SHAPE OF A WOMAN (CAROL F. KARLSEN).

Review of book on witchcraft trials in New England. Discusses how the trials revealed the attitudes toward women that existed at the time. Includes a personal point of views that finds the book to be... (more)		   $35
 

12448. A COUNTRY MADE BY WAR (GEOFFREY PERRET).

Critical review of the first ten chapters of book on the use of military force in the rise of the U.S. as a world power. The book is found to be found to be exciting and informative, but the paper... (more)		   $63
 

12195. CIVIL SOCIETY & DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA.

This paper examines one of the central features Tocqueville identified as making American democracy great - the existence of a strong and active civil society. First provides an overview of... (more)		   $112
 

12116. THE USE OF MUSIC TO BOOST MORALE AMONG SOLDIERS IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR.

Includes a discussion of drummer boys, buglers and regimental bands. Considers the use of music to keep time in drills, as a means to arouse passions either during battle or while marching to battle,... (more)		   $119
 

12034. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND THE IDEALS OF AMERICAN LIBERTY.

Shows how Thomas Jefferson (with the Declaration of Independence) and James Madison (with the Constitution and the Bill of Rights) contributed to creating the concept of American liberty as it exists... (more)		   $42
 

12033. THE BATTLE OF ANTIETAM (1862).

Detailed analysis of the Civil War battle, seeking to determine why the North failed to make a decisive victory against the South. Examines perspectives (including first-person accounts) from both... (more)		   $133
 

11963. THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND U.S. CONSTITUTION.

Discusses the writing of the Declaration of Independence, the formation of the Continental Congress, the writing of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Examines ways the Constitution did and did... (more)		   $35
 

11948. THE MINUTEMEN AND THEIR WORLD BY ROBERT A. GROSS.

Considers the spread and force of radical ideas in revolutionary Concord. Explores the unlikely role of Concord as the starting point for the American Revolution. 8 pages, 6 footnotes, 1... (more)		   $56
 

11930. DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA: THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

Tocqueville's Observations on Democracy in America. Discusses the importance of public involvement in local government and the danger of individualism. 11 pages, 30 footnotes, 1 bibliographic... (more)		   $77
 

11691. GREAT BRITAIN: THE RISE OF THE MODERN INDUSTRIAL STATE AND THE ACHIEVEMENT OF MILITARY DOMINANCE.

Drawing upon William McNeill's book, The Pursuit of Power, this essay uses Great Britain as an example of the identity of the modern state with the military. Traces the interrelationship of arms and... (more)		   $56
 

11619. "UNCLE TOM'S CABIN" BY HARRIET BEECHER STOWE.

Analyzes Stowe's novel in terms of its depiction of the operation and brutality of the Southern slavery system. Concludes that Stowe's message was that slavery brutalized all components of the... (more)		   $35
 

11549. UNCLE TOM'S CABIN: A CONVINCING ARGUMENT AGAINST SLAVERY.

Answers the question of what made this book an effective argument against slavery, detailing how Stowe uses all aspects of the book, from major and minor plot incidents through her constant focus on... (more)		   $49
 

11526. L.M. FRIEDMAN'S CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN AMERICAN SOCIETY.

Favorable view of this history of the American criminal justice system, which tries to see the law and its enforcement institutions in the context of larger social changes, and as an aspect of the... (more)		   $56
 

11484. W. JORDAN'S WHITE MAN'S BURDEN.

Critical review of this book on the evolution of white attitudes towards blacks and equality. Focuses on the complexities of the evolution of white attitudes toward blacks and how these shaped... (more)		   $70
 

11395. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN'S "AUTOBIOGRAPHY".

Asks how Franklin embodies the American Ideal in his book; what basic values he espouses, and how these values and the Ideal fit into contemporary society. 5 pages, 4 footnotes, 1 bibliographic... (more)		   $35
 

11374. SLAVERY IN BRAZIL AND THE SOUTHERN U.S.

Compares slavery in colonial Brazil and the Southern U.S. up to 1865, using Degler's and Freyre's works as major sources. Differences and similarities in historical/economic factors of the two... (more)		   $133
 

11087. HAWTHORNE'S "SCARLET LETTER".

Images of Hawthorne's home town of Salem, Massachusetts in his novel of Puritan guilt and redemption are analyzed, with people and buildings cited. 7 pages, 13 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.... (more)		   $49
 

11079. EMERSON'S EARLY YEARS: TRANSCENDENTALISM AS BASIS FOR COMMUNITY.

Analyzes Emerson's Unitarian roots, his resignation from the ministry, and the Harvard Divinity School Address of 1838. Transcendentalism is seen as containing Emerson's view that commitment to... (more)		   $84
 

11058. MAJOR POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CHANGES IN THE U.S. 1800-60.

Major political, social, and economic events and developments in the period before the Civil War are described. Democratization, immigration and the westward push are noted and the impending struggle... (more)		   $35
 

10624. AN OBSERVER'S VIEW OF PICKETT'S CHARGE.

A fictional narrator on the Federal side gives a detailed account of this crucial phase of the battle of Gettysburg. A diagram of troop deployments is included. 5 pages, 16 footnotes, 5... (more)		   $35
 

10512. THE GEOGRAPHY OF SLAVERY IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH.

The impact of geography on the importation and employment of slaves in the American south is examined. African origins and population distribution of plantation slaves are noted. 10 pages, 20... (more)		   $70
 

10438. A COMPARISON AND CONTRAST OF THE INTERPRETIVE APPROACHES OF BERNARD BAILYN AND EDWARD COUNTRYMAN TO THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

A provocative discussion of the persuasiveness of a complex view of the causes of the American revolution versus one that emphasizes the central importance of ideology and written materials supporting... (more)		   $42
 

10432. DANIEL MORGAN.

The American revolutionary war leader's life and career are reviewed. His capture at Quebec, his roles at Freeman's Farm and Monmouth, and his great victory at Cowpens are described. 5 pages, 10... (more)		   $35
 

10417. TWO ECOLOGICAL HISTORIES: NEW ENGLAND AND SOUTH ATLANTIC FOREST.

Compares two studies in the ecological history of the colonies. The differences in economic and social views are noted. 5 pages, 7 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.... (more)		   $35
 

10325. ELKINS ON SLAVERY.

Historian Stanley Elkins' theory of slavery as an institutional problem of American culture is contrasted with Kolchin's view of slavery as a complex and varied phenomenon in various societies. 9... (more)		   $63
 

10264. SALEM POSSESSED AND THE NEW SOCIAL HISTORY.

Explores strengths and weaknesses of the research methodology of analytical social history through a case analysis of a 1974 study using this method, Salem Possessed: The Social Origins of... (more)		   $42
 

10242. EUGENE GENOVESE ON AMERICA SLAVERY: ROLE, JORDAN, ROLL.

Favorable review of Genovese's treatise on American slavery. 5 pages, 8 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.... (more)		   $35
 

10218. CLASS AND COMMUNITY BY ALAN DAWLEY.

Reviews a radical critique of the class interests and labor organization efforts of the Lynn, Massachusetts shoemakers in the 19th century. 5 pages, 8 footnotes, 1 bibliographic... (more)		   $35
 

10155. THE QUAKERS FROM 1656-1787.

A detailed examination of the origins and development of The Society of Friends in colonial times. Quaker attitudes toward politics, slavery, native Americans, and women and the family are... (more)		   $133
 

09821. AMERICAN WOMEN FROM COLONIAL TIMES TO THE CIVIL WAR.

Analyzes the history of American women from colonial times to the Civil War. Details how the unique conditions of American life -- the prominence of slavery in some regions, the early shortage of... (more)		   $77
 

09804. THE CONCEPT OF ARISTOCRACY IN AMERICAN POLITICS.

Considers the conflict between the values of aristocracy and the values of equality in American politics. Argues that there are forms of aristocracy in this country which continue to this day. 11... (more)		   $77
 

09771. THE SALEM WITCHCRAFT TRIALS IN THE CONTEXT OF ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL TRANSITION.

Drawing heavily on Boyer & Nissenbaum's (1974) "Salem Possessed," the essay argues that it was chiefly economic and political factors which spurred the Salem witchcraft trials and led to the leap from... (more)		   $42
 

09660. RACISM AND RACIAL CONFLICT IN AMERICA.

Traces the historical development of racism and racial conflict in America from the colonial period to recent times. The trend toward a "declining significance of race" in the modern period is noted.... (more)		   $77
 

09547. ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE'S "DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA".

Review of Tocqueville's book which assesses its historical importance as well as its applicability to modern American politics and society. 5 pages, 2 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.... (more)		   $35
 

09516. JAMES MADISON AND THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.

Analyzes how Madison influenced the writing of the Constitution and how he also influenced the other delegates. Argues that it was because of Madison's deeply-held Republican instincts that the... (more)		   $56
 

09499. SLAVERY AND GEOGRAPHY IN THE UNITED STATES.

Analyzes the impact of geography and climate upon the spread of slavery and survival or destruction of slavery populations. Argues that slavery became essential to the Southern economy not because... (more)		   $70
 

09426. HENRY CLAY: MAN OF COMPROMISE AND CONTRADICTION.

The 19th Century American politician's life is examined in detail. Clay's accomplishments in the art of political compromise are analyzed. His flexibility is seen as helping to preserve the Union in... (more)		   $133
 

09326. THOMAS JEFFERSON, DEMOCRAT OR HYPOCRITE?

A semantical debate presenting two contrary positions: 1) Jefferson was a democrat; 2) Jefferson's behavior was antithetical to the democratic beliefs he espoused. Concludes that overwhelming... (more)		   $56
 

09325. THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.

A review of Franklin's autobiography which focuses on his early life in Philadelphia and England. Considers three major themes: 1) Franklin's reverence for books; 2) Franklin's pervasive... (more)		   $35
 

09148. THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS OF 1692: UNDERLYING CAUSES.

An analysis which examines the underlying social, political, and economic causes for the witchcraft hysteria of l7th Century Salem, MA. Argues that no single factor was responsible; rather a... (more)		   $77
 

09147. THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG.

An account of the events leading up to the decisive battle, the battle itself, and the relative position of each army following the battle. The essay argues that while Gettysburg was a turning point... (more)		   $56
 
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