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Papers On U.S. History (18th Century)
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Aaron Burr as a Tragic Hero
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Aaron Burr is known notoriously throughout the pages of U.S. history as the failed vice-President who slayed Alexander Hamilton in a duel and then fled. But in this insightful 20 page paper, the writer argues quite strongly that Burr was not by any means a villain nor is he deserving of the scorn that his name has suffered for so long. The paper contains a detailed overview of Burr's political activity both before and after the Hamilton incident and discusses logical reasons for us to believe that he was a 'good' politician who was victimized by the propaganda of others. The number of strong arguments cited are too numerous to list in this abstract ! Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Burr.wps
The Aaron Burr Conspiracy
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A 9 page overview of the Aaron Burr Conspiracy, an affair in which the ex-Vice President of the United States planned to invade Mexico and Louisiana and to establish a sovereign nation in what was at the time known as the Louisiana Purchase. Concludes that the conspiracy was not really viewed as such given the political environment of the time. What to some is a conspiracy, to others is a revolution. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Aburr.wps
"Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation"
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A 5 page review of Joseph J. Ellis' most intriguing book. The author of this paper demonstrates
that Ellis' approach is certainly a more readable and entertaining version of history than we have been forced to consume over most of our
educational experience. It breaths life into the dull facts that leave most readers reaching for another cup of coffee and a bottle of aspirin. No
additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPltFndB.rtf
"Mary Silliman's War" and "The Way of Duty"
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A 6 page paper which compares the film "Mary Silliman's War" to the book which the film was based on. The book is "The Way of Duty" by Joy and Richard Buel. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAsillim.wps
"The Patriot" – Uniform Accuracy
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6 pages in length. Authenticity is a primary factor to a period film if it is to reflect the flavor, value and truthfulness of its subject. "The Patriot" is one movie where costumes reflect the entire ambiance of reality; while costume designer Deborah Scott worked with the Smithsonian Institute to ensure the authenticity of soldier uniforms and townspeople garb, there was nonetheless some rather glaring imprecision when it came to following the example left behind by history. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TLCPatriot.rtf
"William Cooper's Town " by Alan Taylor
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A 5 page paper which examines the life of William Cooper, in "William Cooper's Town " by Alan Taylor, as it relates to the Revolutionary War. William Cooper was able to make his fortune, but also lose it, due to conditions which involved the Revolutionary War. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAcooper.wps
'The Shoemaker and the Tea Party'; The Changing Perception of History
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This five page paper looks at the book by this name written by Alfred Young. This book depicts the role of George Robert Twelves Hews as it is seen nearly fifty years after the events. The paper looks at the way that history is recorded and perceived and how this changes over time as well as the difference between official and personal memories differ. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEbostea.wps
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