Frederick Douglass and the Contextual Use of the Word 'Slave'
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2 pages on the word slave and the historic context in which it was used in Frederick Douglass' narrative.
Filename: Dougslav.wps

Frederick Douglass' Famous Narrative vs Harriet Jacobs' 'Incidents In The Life Of A Slave Girl'
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7 pages in length. Frederick Douglass' Narrative of the Life of an American Slave and Harriet Jacobs' Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl may have been spawned from two separate perspectives, but they both possess many of the same elements of truth. Douglass seeks to educate and, thus, advance society regarding the slave's plight through silent narration, while Jacobs' aim is to evoke the same in a decidedly more adamant fashion. Both narratives encompass the slaves' yearning to break free from prejudicial confines, yet they are also significantly individual in their approach. The writer compares the two slave narratives. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Frederick Douglass: Public Speaker at his Best
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6 pages in length. This paper analyzes the style and structure of the Frederick Douglass speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July." Frederick Douglass was known as a brilliant speaker, and his position as adviser to President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War helped him to become a powerful voice for human rights. His contributions against racial injustice are revered to this day. This paper comments on his argumentative and talented approach to leading an audience. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAfdoug.wps

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
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A 5 page examination of the writings of Frederick Douglass with emphasis on his first work Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: Fredd.wps

Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass / The Fight With Mr. Covey
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A 5 page examination of the fight between Frederick Douglass and Mr. Covey as related in the 'The Narrative of Frederick Douglass'. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: Fredoug.wps

Thomas Jefferson vs. Frederick Douglass
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Approximately 6 pages worth of notes useful for a general comparison of Thomas Jefferson and Frederick Douglass. No Bibliographic references.
Filename: Fredjeff.wps

King & Dubois / A Comparison
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An 8 page research paper which examines the similarities between two great Civil Rights leaders: Martin Luther King, Jr. and W.E.B. Dubois. The writer shows that although the basic philosophy of King and turn-of-century writer and activist, Dubois, differ considerably at first glance, the writer shows that there was a fundamental similarity at the heart of the two men's philosophies. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Kingdubs.wps

W.E.B. Du Bois's 'The Souls of Black Folks' / An Analysis
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A 5 page analysis of W.E.B. Du Bois's The Souls of Black Folks. The writer discusses the controversial nature of the 1913 publication, the meaning of Du Bois's message, and the audience which he addressed. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: Souls.wps

W.E.B. DuBois & The Concept of Race
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A 9 page, critical analysis of W.E.B. DuBois' concept of race. The writer posits that we certainly should not cease to reflect our culture at the moment we are declared American; for Americans maintain any exclusive culture without the foundation of external roots. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Duboirac.wps

W.E.B. DuBois' 'The Souls of Black Folk' / Double Consciousness
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A 5 page paper discussing W.E.B. Du Bois' feeling that the black American feels irrevocably conflicted in his assessment of himself as a black on the one hand and an American on the other. The paper points out this idea's roots in the conflict between Booker T. Washington's bland assimilationism and Du Bois' deeper, more realistic insight. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Blackfol.wps

Martin Luther King, Jr. & A. Philip Randolph / Comparison
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A 5 page analysis and research paper that looks at the lives of these two influential Civil Rights Leaders. The name of Martin Luther King, Jr. is immediately recognizable as one of the principal architects of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Through his speeches and his writing, King was able to articulate the feelings of his generation of African-Americans and to motivate them toward political activism. The name of A. Philip Randolph is far less familiar outside of the African-American community; however, like King, Randolph was one of the principal motivator of his generation and a pioneer in gaining civil rights for African-Americans. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Kingrand.wps

General Benjamin O. Davis, SR.
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10 pages in length. General Benjamin O. Davis, Sr., was perhaps the most influential African-American in the history of the United States military. His efforts to desegregate troops opened doors for all black men who subsequently enlisted in the Army. The writer traces General Davis' illustrious career, as well as touches upon his contributions to the black military community.
Filename: GenDavis.wps

A Joint Interview with Booker T. Washington and Theodore Roosevelt
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A 10 page 'interview' with these two leaders in 1901, the year Booker T. Washington published his autobiography after 20 years of success at Tuskegee Institute, and the year during which President William McKinley was assassinated, leaving his Vice President, Theodore Roosevelt, to take office as President. The 'interview' questions childhood experiences, factors contributing to their success, the importance of good character, party affiliation rationale, the role of blacks in America and the future outlook for them, and America's future overall. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Btwr.wps

Booker T. Washington's Address
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8 pages in length. Discussion of Booker T. Washington's infamous address at the Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta, Georgia (1895). Analyzes speech's effectiveness, organization, motives, and audience from a persuasive communication perspective. Includes relevant terminology and theories cited from 1 communications textbook listed in bibliography.
Filename: Booker.wps

DuBois and Washington: Matched Set or Opposite Bookends?
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This five-page-paper compares and contrasts two of the of the most famous civil rights activists in African American history. Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Dubois spent their lives as civil rights activists for their people but used different approaches toward the same goal. The differences and similarities are discussed along with explanations as to how those differences came to be. Bibliography lists four sources.
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W.E.B. Du Bois vs. Booker T. Washington
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A 5 page research paper and analysis of the philosophies of early African-American leaders Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois. The writer demonstrates how their views were diametrically opposed in many ways although they both wished to accomplish the same purpose. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Duboisw.wps,
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African-American Speeches
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6 pages worth of very short reaction essays to famous speeches and writings of early African-American heroes like Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, and Sojourner Truth. No outside references are cited.
Filename: Aframeli.wps