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Frederick Douglass, Citizenship And The Dred Scott Decision
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Two
documents - the 'Fourth Of July' speech by Frederick Douglass in 1852
and the opinion of Justice Taney in the Dred Scott versus Sanford case
of 1857 are, in essence, declaring the same thing - that blacks of the
pre-Civil War era do not have the rights of an American citizen. This 5
page paper compares the opinion of Justice Taney with the speech by
Douglass. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KTdrdind.wps
Gangs of New York/Immigration
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A 4 page research paper that discusses Martin Scorsese's film Gangs of New York, which depicts the tension between native-born Americans and immigrant Irish in the Five Points section of New York City. The writer discusses the historical accuracy of the film and how it addresses immigrant issues of the 1860s. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khgony.rtf
General Robert E. Lee / A Man of Principle ?
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In this well-written 12 page paper, the writer examines the life and service of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. For the most part, the research is concerned with whether or not his decision to leave the U.S. military and join the Confederate Army was based upon character & principle or just selfish ignorance and loyalty to a "petty" state flag. It is argued and concluded that Lee was indeed a hero of great character who stood by what he believed in and made the best choice possible. An excellent Civil War study. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Generlee.wps
Generals Lee and Longstreet in Shaara’s “Killer Angels”
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A 5 page paper discussing how author Michael Shaara used these two Confederate generals in his account of the battle of Gettysburg. General Lee’s role in “The Killer Angels” is to exemplify the idealism with which the South began the Civil War. General Longstreet, on the other hand, represents the pragmatism introduced by the reality of the South’s poor position in terms of materiel, supplies and practicality. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSkillerAngels.rtf
GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN
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This paper examines the acts of George McClellan, a general who was actively involved in the Civil War in the United States. The paper describes McClellan as history sees him -- a brilliant organizer and engineer, but a poor leader on the field of battle. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTmcclel.rtf
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
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