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Papers On U.S. History (19th Century)
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“Out of This Furnace”: A Review of the Book by Thomas Bell
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A 6 page discussion of the immigrant experience presented in this fictional novel based in a steel mill town in Pittsburgh at the turn of the century. Examines the importance of capitalism to the American dream. Explains the reflection of one of the primary characters in the novel that “bosses and bossin” were in need of dire change as not being critical of the macrocosm of capitalism as a whole only of the microcosm of the injustices of a particular workplace. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPfurnac.wps
“Robert E Lee: strengths and weaknesses”
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A twelve page paper which looks at Lee’s background and military career, and the way in which his strategies and tactics prolonged the Civil War whilst not allowing him to achieve a final victory over the Union forces despite his use of offensive tactics designed to compensate for the numerical and strategic advantages held by the opposing forces.
Bibliography lists 13 sources
Filename: JLLee.rtf
“Robert E. Lee The Soldier”: A Review of the Book by Sir Frederick Maurice
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A 9 page review of the content and presentation style of this, now out of print book, a detailed account of the life and accomplishments of the Confederate general, leader, and statesman of the mid-Nineteenth Century United States. The author of this paper contends that while providing detailed information regarding Lee’s military accomplishments during the Civil War, this book distinguishes itself most in providing considerable information regarding the background and family history of Lee, his early career experiences, and the other factors which undoubtedly combined to make him the exemplary commander he would become. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: PPleeRE.rtf
“Sam Patch” by Paul E. Johnson
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A 3 page paper which examines what “Sam Patch” by Paul E. Johnson can teach the reader about life in the 19th century. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAspatch.rtf
“Strangers to These Shores”: Culture and Prejudice in the United States
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A 5 page review of several of the key issues detailed in the book “Strangers to These Shores: Race and Ethnic Relations in the United States 6TH Edition” by Vincent N. Parrillo. is an exhaustive study into prejudice and race relations in this country. Parrillo takes these issues back to the early history of the country and the societal structure which shaped the face of race relations for the years to come. He reveals the intimate connection between economics, prejudice and race. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPstrngr.rtf
“The Apache wars”
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A twelve page paper which looks at the origins and progress of the wars between the Apache Indians and the Americans during the nineteenth century, with reference to the different strategies which were employed by both sides, the role played by Apache leaders such as Geronimo, the importance of Apache scouts to the American troops and the eventual outcome of the conflict in terms of the cultural development of the Indian nations.
Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: JLApache.rtf
“The Arizona Orphan Abduction”
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A five page paper which looks at the case of the Arizona Orphan Abduction, in terms of the various social and economic factors which influenced both the original placement of the children and the court’s decision to remove them from the Mexican adoptive parents, taking into account the behaviour of the nuns, the citizens of Arizona and the way in which the court assessed the evidence presented.
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLAriz.wps
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