The Rise and Fall of Civilizations Between 1500 and 1815
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This 6 page paper focuses on various empires and nations that would be prominent in history between 1500 and 1815. This paper argues that travel and the desires of the explorers were important in understanding the outcome. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA645emp.rtf

The Rise and Fall of the Witch Hunts in Europe
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This 4 page paper considers what created the witch hunts, often referred to the 'burning times' in Europe. The paper looks at both the power of the church as well as more general social conditions that brought about the death of thousands, and then consider how and why this ended. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEwitcheu.rtf

The Social Effects of the Glorious Revolution
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A 9 page research paper on William III's accession to the throne of England and its affect on the various social classes in England. The writer details religious toleration, the standing army, the Restoration settlement, freedom of thought and speech, and other issues which resulted from the 1688 Revolution. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Glorrevo.wps

The Tariff Of 1828
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4 pages in length. America's growing pains were more than apparent in the early eighteen hundreds when the subject of taxing imports became a defining moment in United States history. The Tariff of 1828 sought to keep British wool products from undercutting the New England textile market, a reality that caused American manufacturers to seek help from Congress to respond to such economic inequity. However, in order for such a tariff to be put into operation, duties for importing certain raw materials would also have to be raised, which was not something the New Englanders would agree to and ultimately caused outright opposition to such protectionism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCTrf1828.rtf

The Vikings
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A 3 page overview of the impacts these warriors had on the world, particularly on Western Europe. The author emphasizes that while the Vikings are often remembered in a negative light they also had positive impacts on the regions they invaded. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: PPviking.rtf

The Wars of the Roses
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This 5 page paper is a concisely written informative paper that gives the reader an insight to the background and events of this war between the Yorkists and the Lancasterians in the fifteen century . The writer outlines the background to the situation, with the claims to the throne dating back to Edward III, a consideration of the different parties involved and then goes on to explain of the different battles that were important to the War of the Roses and their outcomes. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEwroses.rtf.

The Wives of Henry VIII
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A 9 page paper tracing the six marriages of Henry VIII. Discusses points of Henry's wives, what prompted him to marry so many times, and what type of person he was. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Hen8.wps

Thomas A Becket
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5 pages in length. Just as fascinating as the mystery that surrounds his murder is the whereabouts of Thomas A Becket's bones. The English saint's death was considered so dramatic that its historical value has withheld the test of time, as well as inspired countless poems, novels, plays and films. Unraveling the mystery around Becket's death is a quest that has been ongoing since the very time of his demise; such intensity has come full circle in that researchers and historians alike are still at a loss as to the ultimate resting place of the dead man's bones. The writer discusses the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Thomas A Becket's bones. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Tbecket.wps

Thomas Edwards/ "Gangraena": 17th Century Source
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A 15 page research paper that examines Thomas Edwards' work Gangraena, concentrating on it efficacy as a primary source for understanding the seventeenth century. The writer argues that it is a reliable source as long as one keeps in mind that Edwards' had a distinct bias for the Presbyterian position. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: 99gangrn.wps

What Were the Middle Ages?
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A 5 page paper which discusses what the Middle Ages consisted of, and what made them different from the times which preceded and followed them. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAmidagetm.wps

Why did Queen Elizabeth I Never Marry
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This 8 page paper considers the different suitors and potential lovers of Queen Elizabeth I, also known as the Virgin Queen, examining considers why she never married. Suitors such as Thomas Seymour and Robert Dudley are considers as well as Philip II of Spain and many others. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEqe1sut.wps

Witchcraft and Magic in Europe During the Middle Ages
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This well written 16 page paper, including 1 page synopsis, considers how historians of Europe can look at criminal justice or inquisitorial records in order to investigate what beliefs in witchcraft and magic existed during in the Middle Ages. The paper examines what these records show what the beliefs were along with how and why they may have developed. The paper includes geographical differences in the manifestation of the beliefs between mainland Europe and England, the motivations of accusers and how the stereotypes where able to gain afoot hold that would later developing into what is known as “the burning times”. The bibliography cites 15 sources.
Filename: TEwitchM.rtf

World Exploration During the Reign of Queen Elizabeth I
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A 7 page overview of English exploration of the world during the late sixteenth century. Gives a brief description of political unrest in England during this time period. Emphasizes the voyages of Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Drake. Describes the difficulties early explorers and colonists faced in the 'New World.' Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: Worldex.rtf

Wyatt’s Rebellion
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An 8 page paper which examines Wyatt’s Rebellion in 1554. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAwyee.rtf

“A World Lit Only by Fire” by William Manchester
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A 5 page paper which examines “A World Lit Only by Fire” by William Manchester. The paper examines the political and religious status quo of the time, and the Reformation which Manchester refers to as “The Shattering.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlitfre.rtf

“Braveheart”: Fact and Fiction
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A 5 page paper which examines the historical changes made by the director in order to appeal to the audience. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAbrav1.rtf

“Century of Revolution, 1603-1714” by Christopher Hill
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A 5 page summary and review of Christopher Hill’s “Century of Revolution, 1603-1714” which outlines some of the conditions in 17th century Europe. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAhill17.rtf