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Papers On U.S. History (18th Century)
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The U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of the Rights of Man Compared
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This 4 page paper concludes that these two documents are essentially the same but subtle differences are noted. French and American history is used to support the conclusions reached. The documents are explored both from a moral and political perspective. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA432Fr.rtf
The US Annexation of Hawaii
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An 8 page overview of the economic and political factors surrounding the 1898 US annexation of Hawaii. Because of its location and tremendously productive environment, Hawaii is a strategically important military and economic accouterment. The sugar industry which existed at the time of annexation were obvious factors in the desirability of Hawaii to both the United States and Japan. Equally as important, however, was the strategic location of the islands from a military perspective. Outlines the growing Japanese presence in Hawaii in the years preceding annexation and contends that if the decision had not have been made to annex Hawaii the Japanese would have taken the islands. Notes the duality of impacts of US annexation including the tremendous cultural and physical impacts sustained by the Hawaiian people. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPhawaUS.wps
The Writing of the Constitution of the United States: Strength Through Controversy
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A 5 page discussion of the controversy and difference of opinion which went into the writing of the Constitution of the United States. This paper provides an overview of those events and issues and contends that it is this very controversy and difference of opinion is what resulted in the strength and timelessness the Constitution exhibits to this day. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPconstI.rtf
The ‘Revolutionary Habits’ Established in Colonial America’s Politics, Social Life, and Economic Affairs: 1750-1790
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A 5 page paper which examines how these habits or trends had been developed prior to 1750, and how they ultimately ‘embedded’ themselves in the Revolutionary War and the U.S. Constitution. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGcolamer.rtf
Theories on the Formulation and Provisions of The U.S. Constitution
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A 4 page overview of the Democratic/Pluralist Theory, the Elite Class Theory, and the Hyperpluralism Theory as they pertain to the formulation of the Constitution. This paper contends that the Democratic/Pluralist theory is the most accurate. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPconstT.rtf
Thomas Jefferson and Slavery
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This 3 page report discusses the great American,
Thomas Jefferson, and the fact that he was a slaveowner. Ironically, Jefferson also
claimed that the only reason that he was willing or able to "keep" slaves was because he
feared that emancipation would ultimately lead to a race war. Nonetheless, his own
lifestyle was dependent on his slave holdings and he wrote of the many reasons he found
Africans to be inferior. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWtjslav.rtf
Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase
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A 3 page consideration Jefferson’s actions surrounding one of the most important land acquisitions in American history. This paper considers why Jefferson acted outside Congressional approval. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPlouispurchase.rtf
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