John Woolman
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This 5 page paper looks at the life and influence that effected the eighteen century Quaker John Woolman and his beliefs. The paper identifies key point in his life and discussed the effect these may have had ion his life. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEwolman.wps

John Woolman’s “Journal” and Benjamin Franklin’s “Autobiography” and “The Way to Wealth”
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This 5 page report discusses the writings of two great Americans from the 18th century -- the relatively unknown John Woolman and the very well-known Ben Franklin. Each offered important insight regarding morality, business, and morality in business. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWwoolmn.rtf

Josiah Bartlett: Founding Father
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A 6 page paper on Josiah Bartlett. The paper examines his role and significance in the founding of the United States. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAjosb.rtf

Lefkowitz/Washington's Aides-De-Camp
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A 5 page book review that addresses Arthur Lefkowitz 2003 text George Washington's Indispensable Men. This book argues that the immense role that General Washington played in winning the American Revolution was greatly facilitated by the 32 men who served as his aides-de-camp during the course of the war. Washington's aides helped him with the mountain of correspondence that his position entailed. However, Lefkowitz argues that the relationship between Washington and his aids was deeper and more profound and that these highly intelligent and responsible men also helped as behind-the-scene advisors. Lefkowitz makes his point very well, but provides sketchier proof on his second thematic point in describing Washington's relationship with his aides. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khlefaid.rtf

Legitimate Violence Equals Justice: Evidence from Frankenstein, Thomas Jefferson and Hitler
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A 6 page contention that legitimate violence can equate to justice. The author of this paper uses examples from history as well as from fiction to illustrate this contention. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPvioJst.rtf

Lessons in Self-Improvement from the Writings of Benjamin Franklin and Frederick Douglass
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This is a 7 page paper discussing the lives and the self-improvement writings of Benjamin Franklin and Frederick Douglass. In Franklin’s “Autobiography” he helped formulate a plan that others could follow as a guide for self-improvement and improvement in society. Douglass’ “Narrative” documented his life as a slave and the freedom it attained in order to inspire further compassion and movement toward the end of slavery. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJBenja1.rtf

Liberty from 1776 to 2000
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This 11 page paper looks at the way in which Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine viewed the concept of liberty. Liberty as it exists today is looked at and the legacy of the two great men are incorporated in the overall analysis. The Declaration of Independence is quoted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA048lib.wps

Luther Martin, John Lansing, and Robert Yates: Roles in the Constitutional Convention
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A 5 page overview of the roles of these three New York delegates in the Constitutional Convention. Emphasizes that these three men contrasted vividly in their opinions and philosophies in comparison to the language and provisions which ultimately would be incorporated into the Constitution of the United States. Concludes that while the voices of the few men like Martin, Lansing, and Yates were ultimately muted, they were muted by a majority of men who envisioned a strong and united country. The viewpoints of the majority and the minority blended together into the volatile mix which was just right for the insurance of a document which would stand the tests of time. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPconstC.wps

Maritime Nature of the European Empires and The New World
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This 5 page paper takes a look at Alfred T. Mahan's 'The Influence of Sea Power upon History' and talks about the importance of sea power. Both old European Empires and the New World are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA028Sea.rtf

Marraige and Women in the New Republic:
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This paper examines the books "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" and "The Coquette" and uses these references to discuss the role of women in 18th century America. This paper specifically considers the role of marraige and female virtue according to that era. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: GSBenFra.rtf

McCullough's 1776 (Book Review)
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This 4 page paper examines the book. An overview is provided inclusive of how the book is organized. Some quotes are included. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA611776.rtf

Mercantilism as Cause of American Revolution
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A 3 page essay that examines mercantilism as a major contributing cause of the American Revolution. The writer defines mercantilism and argues that British mercantile policies put American colonials into an untenable position, as the policies of the Mother Country virtually prohibited the economic development of colonies in the New World. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: khammer.rtf

Miracle at Philadelphia: A Review of the Book by Catherine Drinker Bowen
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A 5 page review of "Miracle at Philadelphia: The Story of the Constitutional Convention". Outlines the contents of the book and highly complements the authors to bring history to life. Notes the key players, issues and historical circumstances of the Constitutional Convention. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPconstM.wps

MR. POLK’S ARMY: RICHARD BRUCE WINDER
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This 4 page paper discusses the Mexican American war and whether or not the army really was President Polk's army. Examples given from the book. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBwinder.rtf

New Jersey During The Revolutionary War
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A 3 page discussion of New Jersey's instrumental role in the American Revolution. The writer's describes the present-day state's unique geographic position between New York City and Philadelphia as well as the historic importance of the battle of Monmouth (central NJ) -- in which American troops successfully diverted British troops attempting to get to shore .. ultimately causing a "turning point" in the war. No Bibliography.
Filename: Revolunj.wps

Obstacles Faced by the Developing U.S.A.
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This 5 page paper looks at eighteenth century America and its domestic and foreign policies that shaped the nation. Balance of power is discussed as well as America's development of a foreign policy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA116USA .wps

Passions Of The Majority - Federalist Papers
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A 3 page paper that begins with a short explanation of the Federalist Papers. The paper emphasizes the concern about the passions of the majority that is mentioned in several of the essays and the need for a central government. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGfedpp.rtf