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Papers On U.S. History (19th Century)
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George Pullman and Pullman, Illinois
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A 5 page research paper that examines the question of whether or not nineteenth century railroad car industrialist George Pullman was successful in fulfilling his intentions for the town that he built for his employees, Pullman, Illinois. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 99pulman.wps
George Washington Plunkitt and Corruption
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A 6 page paper which examines
“Plunkitt of Tammany Hall” and discusses how George Washington Plunkitt played with
the stereotype of the corrupt urban politician. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.
Filename: RAplunk.rtf
George Washington's Farewell Address
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5 pages. In his Farewell Address to the nation in 1796, George Washington urged American leaders to avoid entangling alliances with foreign powers and to avoid the fractiousness of political parties. While this comes across as sound advice to the nation, it was also very naïve. This paper addresses that as it applies to the War of 1812 and the evolution of the Federalist and Republican Parties. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JAgrwash.rtf
Gettysburg Address Retrospective
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A 5 page discussion of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and, in agreement with Garry Wills, its effectivity in raising the American patriotic spirit more so that earlier documents. The paper discusses how this is related to various feelings of unity around loss, hope and a sense of personal involvement in and supportof the American dream. Bibliography included
Filename: Gwill.wps
Gettysburg Book Review / 'Killer Angels'
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A 5 page book analysis of Michael Shaara's Pulitzer Prize winning historical novel of the Battle of Gettysburg as seen through the eyes of the Union and Confederate officers. This fascinating story the fears, mistakes, and victories during the four day battle that most perceive as determining the outcome of the Civil War.
Filename: Kileran.wps
Gettysburg: Battlefield and Terrain and General Johnston Pettigrew, CSA
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This 10 page paper discusses Days 1 and 3 of the Battle of Gettysburg, the weather and terrain, and the way in which Confederate General Johnston Pettigrew approached the battle. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: HVTerWea.rtf
Global Effects of 19th Century Industrial Revolution and Imperialism
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An 8 page paper which examines the racial, ethnic and class problems that emerged as a result, considers how the problems were related, the key element of capitalist modernity and whether or not they are still being faced today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGirprob.rtf
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