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Papers On U.S. History (18th Century)
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Legitimate Violence Equals Justice: Evidence from Frankenstein, Thomas Jefferson and Hitler
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A 6 page contention that legitimate violence can equate to justice. The author of this paper uses examples from history as well as from fiction to illustrate this contention. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPvioJst.rtf
Lessons in Self-Improvement from the Writings of Benjamin Franklin and Frederick Douglass
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This is a 7 page paper discussing the lives and the self-improvement writings of Benjamin Franklin and Frederick Douglass. In Franklin’s “Autobiography” he helped formulate a plan that others could follow as a guide for self-improvement and improvement in society. Douglass’ “Narrative” documented his life as a slave and the freedom it attained in order to inspire further compassion and movement toward the end of slavery.
Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJBenja1.rtf
Liberty from 1776 to 2000
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This 11 page paper looks at the way in which Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine viewed the concept of liberty. Liberty as it exists today is looked at and the legacy of the two great men are incorporated in the overall analysis. The Declaration of Independence is quoted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA048lib.wps
Luther Martin, John Lansing, and Robert Yates: Roles in the Constitutional Convention
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A 5 page overview of the roles of these three New York delegates in the Constitutional Convention. Emphasizes that these three men contrasted vividly in their opinions and philosophies in comparison to the language and provisions which ultimately would be incorporated into the Constitution of the United States. Concludes that while the voices of the few men like Martin, Lansing, and Yates were ultimately muted, they were muted by a majority of men who envisioned a strong and united country. The viewpoints of the majority and the minority blended together into the volatile mix which was just right for the insurance of a document which would stand the tests of time. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPconstC.wps
Maritime Nature of the European Empires and The New World
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This 5 page paper takes a look at Alfred T. Mahan's 'The Influence of Sea Power upon History' and talks about the importance of sea power. Both old European Empires and the New World are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA028Sea.rtf
Marraige and Women in the New Republic:
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This paper examines the books "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" and "The Coquette" and uses these references to discuss the role of women in 18th century America. This paper specifically considers the role of marraige and female virtue according to that era. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: GSBenFra.rtf
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
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