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African Contributions towards World Civilization, 2005.
Presents the important contributions made by Africans to world civilization.
1,169 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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African people and culture have contributed in a very significant way towards world civilization. This paper shows that historical, archaeological, and anthropological evidence supports the theory that the civilization of ancient Egypt, the first that history records, was actually Negroid in origin and that the original inhabitants of the Nile Valley were black Africans, subsequently displaced by the migration of Arabs and Europeans. The paper also examines empires like the Ashanti and the Songhai, which were so dominant in matters of trade and warfare that they actually rivaled their European counterparts, even in pre-colonial eras.
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"African people and culture have contributed in a very significant way towards world civilization. According to Diop, the historical, archeological and anthropological evidence supports the theory that the civilization of ancient Egypt, the first that history records, was actually Negroid in origin {Diop, 1974}. No matter how the truth is bended, the fact remains that the original inhabitors of the Nile Valley area now called Egypt were black Africans, subsequently displaced by the migration of Arabs and Europeans into the African Continent. The Pyramids of Egypt stands as a testament to the black origins of world civilization. With lots of irrefutable evidence, history could no longer deny the fact that civilization started in Africa in the Nile valley, where pre-historic tools were first discovered. The Pyramids of Egypt, one of the Seven Wonders of the World still bewilder Scientists and Structural Engineers who still have no clues or theories explaining how those structures were put together."
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China's Contributions to Civilization, 2006.
An overview of inventions and contributions of Chinese civilization throughout the ages.
4,501 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 81.95
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This paper discusses the vast and significant number of contributions and inventions made throughout history by ancient Chinese civilization. The paper points out that China was the first to introduce a complete school system, made several contributions toward the study of mathematics, invented the seismograph and the compass and developed iron and steel. The paper continues to discuss other significant Chinese inventions that have contributed to the development of all of civilization including paper, fireworks, and the small pox inoculation.
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"The Chinese contributed to education by introducing the first complete school system during the Western Zhou Dynasty during 1100-771 BC. The school system consisted of a seven-year junior level, followed by nine years of a senior level education. The educational system "was integrated with an official selection system." These schools served as training places for officials and were run by the local government."
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Contributions of African-American Engineers and Inventors, 2002.
This paper highlights some of the most important African-American scientists and inventors of this century.
1,985 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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A look at the influence and impact of some African-American scientists and inventors - W. Lincoln Hawkins, who worked for Bell Labs; George Carruthers who developed the first moon-based space observatory; Elijah McCoy who developed for lubricating cup for firemen and many others.
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"African Americans have been responsible for developing many life saving devices and processes in the field of medicine. The first inventor that we will mention is Charles Richard Drew. Many owe their lives to Dr. Drew and we see the results of his work every time we see a commercial for a Red Cross Blood drive. Dr. Drew pioneered the use of blood plasma in transfusions. He also co-founded one of the first U.S. Blood Banks and standardized international blood donation and storage.1 This process saved thousands of lives during WWII. Another African American in the field of Medicine was Dr. Patricia E. Bath of Los Angeles who patented the first apparatus that efficiently removes cataracts.2 More recently, Rufus J. Weaver patented a wheelchair that climbs stairs.3 "
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Women?s Contributions to the American Civil War, 2005.
A look at how women contributed to the American Civil War effort in various capacities.
1,852 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 41.95
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This paper describes some of the heroic and dangerous activities undertaken by American women in an effort to assist in the Civil War. The paper describes historical female figures who contributed to the war either as spies, nurses, or soldiers.
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"The American Civil War was a war between brothers, cousins, friends and neighbors, and many of these were women (Women pp). Military records, diaries, and history books show that women contributed a great deal to the war effort by serving as vivandieres, women who provided food, provision and liqueurs to the soldiers, and as sutlers, peddlers who sold goods to military units in the field (Women pp). Women also served as nurses, soldiers and even spies (Women pp). Historical records verify that over eighty women were either wounded or killed at various battles during the War Between the States, and that an estimation of more than four hundred women served in the Civil War on both sides, not counting the thousands who served as nurses (Women pp)."
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Arab Contribution to Western Civilization, 2002.
Examines how Arabs how impacted Western civilization.
2,456 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 51.95
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The area that is known as the Arab World contains some of the oldest civilizations in the history of the world, despite the fact that it is now underdeveloped. This paper discusses Arab contributions to Western knowledge, civilization, and sciences, analyzing popular ignorance of these contributions in light of anti-Arab stereotypes.
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"The Quran, as such, is a book of knowledge that stresses the need for education and gives it a place of special importance. In fact, it is possible to say that the Quran is an educational guide and not only a religious one. It refers to and discusses almost all educational and intellectual subjects, such as history, astronomy, science, medicine, biology. Furthermore, the style and language of the Quran, provided Arabs with an appreciation and understanding of poetry."
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"Introduction to African Civilization", 2002.
Reviews John G. Jackson's work on afro-centrism and the importance of African culture to the Western world.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, £ 30.95
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John G. Jackson dispels many myths about African civilization. He demonstrates that it was actually African civilization that provided the foundation for Western greatness in general. Afro-centrism, in other words, is very much validated by this important book. We begin to understand that the white dominant power structure in Western society has, for a long time, socially constructed the image of an Africa that is savage and backward. And yet, as Jackson shows, this portrayal is a complete contradiction of reality.
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African American Civil Rights, 2005.
This paper discusses the African Americans early civil rights movement at the time of World War II, making use of two relevant articles.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, £ 18.95
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This paper consists of two article reviews about two articles written regarding the civil rights movement of African Americans in the United States during the early parts of World War II. The writer points out that the first article, by Stanley High, was published in 1942 and represents a powerful critical analysis of the social forces shaping the civil rights movement. The writer also notes that the second, by Jim O'Neal, published in 1970 is a lackluster attempt to connect blues music with war protest with the early civil rights movement.
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"That World War II had an effect on the development of the civil rights movement for African Americans in the United States is almost certain. An event that large had far-reaching social influences from economic opportunity to equality issues in the armed forces. Stanley High, in his "How the Negro Fights for Freedom," expertly examines some of these issues and developments as they were happening. The result, from the perspective of a critic looking back on the era, is both enlightening and disturbing. The article is enlightening because, published in 1942, it provides historians with a first-hand account of the feelings of people actually living in the era of the struggles of African Americans and how some were using the war opportunistically to fuel a civil rights movement."
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Civil War and African Americans, 2008.
A discussion of the Civil War's impact on African-American soldiers.
709 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 17.95
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The paper discusses how the Civil War greatly altered the lives of tens of thousands of African-American soldiers and their families because of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and his related decision to authorize African Americans to serve in the Union Army. The paper shows how historic events inspired an overwhelming number of former slaves to enlist in order to fight against the Confederacy that had enslaved them and also earn military wages so they could support their families.
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"In the second chapter of his book, Climbing Up To Glory, Wilbur Jenkins examines how and why initial Northern opposition to African-American participation in the Civil War was related to the respective treatment African-Americans received from the Union and Confederate governments during the fighting. African-Americans eagerly offered to fight for the Union as soon as the war broke out, but authorities in Washington D.C. rejected their offers for political reasons. (Jenkins 29-31)"
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African-Americans and Civil Rights, 2008.
This paper discusses the differences between the integrationist movement and African-American Nationalism during the civil rights era.
976 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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The paper compares the two approaches to the American Civil Rights Movement: the moderate integrationist movement led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the more radical African-American nationalism movement, associated with Malcolm X and the Black Panther Party. The paper shows the intense rivalry between these two different approaches. The paper points out, however, that they were working for the same ideal of true equality for African Americans.
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"The Civil Rights struggle was the struggle of African Americans to gain equal rights to whites in the USA. It took place mainly in the 1950s and 1960s. Some of those involved in the struggle preferred moderate means. A famous integrationist was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On the other hand, some activists were more radical. Most of these radical activists did not believe in working with whites. This is referred to as African American Nationalism. Famous African American Nationalists include Malcolm X and the Black Panther Party."
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African- Americans in The Civil War, 2002.
A look at how African-Americans were involved in the American Civil War.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 42.95
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This seven-page paper discusses the effects of African-American involvement in the American Civil War (1861-1865), using the political feeling at the time with quotes from eminent leaders at the time, following on the regiments formed and the engagements they fought in.
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African-Americans and the Civil War, 2003.
An overview of African-American military participation in the Civil War.
1,457 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 33.95
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This paper discusses the military participation of African-Americans in both the Union and Confederate forces and the governmental and social policies that often prohibited them from fighting in a war that they saw as a battle for their own liberty. Included is a brief discussion on the financial support of the Confederacy by Southern African-Americans. The paper cites Hine, Hine, and Harrold's textbook, "The African-American Odyssey to 1870".
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"Not surprisingly, Confederate troops and leaders did not react well to the introduction of black Union troops. Rather than treating captured black soldiers as prisoners of war, soldiers, including members of the 54th were beaten, tortured and executed as ?rebellious slaves?; many were even sold into slavery though they?d been free their entire lives (244). Hine, Hine and Harrold detail the Fort Pillow Massacre in which the Confederates, led by Nathan Bedford Forrest, executed surrendering black soldiers and their white commander. Rather than respond with ?indiscriminate? force against any and all Confederate forces and required by General Order 11, Lincoln and his cabinet decided to retaliate against only those individuals involved in the killings (245). This unfortunate decision illustrates the discriminatory tie between the Union and the Confederates."
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African-Americans in World War II, 2003.
An overview of African-American participation in World War II.
1,335 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 30.95
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This paper discusses African-American military and social participation in World War II, from the volunteers who served in foreign countries during America's isolationist years to the discrimination and eventual integration faced in both the military and the war production workforce.
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"By 1943 black soldiers were openly resisting segregation and protesting the discrimination they faced. The War Department responded by introducing limited reforms, which included creating the Advisory Committee on Negro Troop Policies and hiring Frank Capra to film a propaganda film called The Negro Soldier ?to alleviate racial tensions? (479). Eventually, it would be necessity that would demand radical reforms. With the war escalating, the need for manpower was too extreme to justify turning away able bodied men into all facets of the armed forces. By 1943 the Navy began accepting black men into its officer?s training schools, where they were trained in an integrated setting. By 1944, 2,500 black men were serving in integrated combat units."
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Contribution of Past Civilizations to Modern Mathematics, 2001.
1,115 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, £ 26.95
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This paper shows how the ancient civilizations contributed to the development and advancement of mathematics, a science which could be considered as old as humanity itself. It documents the way mathematics has grown over the centuries thanks to the work and dedication of hard working scientists that have given us the privilege of enjoying the discoveries that they made centuries ago. A description is given of the names and works of mathematicians such as Pythagoras, Democritus, Hippocrates and so many others that promoted the development of mathematics.
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"The first civilization that used mathematics in an organized way was the Babylonians and the Egyptians. They started to develop this science at the 3rd millennium BC. Their early discoveries were mostly based on arithmetic, measurement and calculation in geometry. The Egyptians used a numerical system similar to that of the Romans. An old Egyptian text, composed about 1800 BC, reveals a decimal numerical system with separate symbols for the successive powers of 10 (1, 10, 100, etc). Addition was done by totaling separately the units- 10s, 100s, and so forth- in the numbers to be added. Multiplication was based on successive doublings, and division was based on the inverse of that process."
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Jewish Contributions in the U.S. Civil War, 2000.
In the South and the North, as soldiers, merchants and chaplains as compared to German and Irish Catholics.
4,725 words (approx. 18.9 pages), 15 sources, £ 93.95
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"Jewish Contributions in the America Civil War
This paper will examine the involvement of Jewish people during the American Civil War. The first part of the paper will examine the participation of Jews in the North and will discuss such issues as the appointment of Jewish chaplains and the creation of all-Jewish units. The second part of the paper will look at the experiences of Jewish soldiers in the Confederate Army. The last part of the paper will compare Jewish participation in the war to that of German and Irish Catholics, who comprised the bulk of recent immigrants to the United States.
The American Civil War occurred soon after the huge immigration waves of German and Irish during the middle of the Nineteenth Century, but before the large waves of Eastern and Southern Europeans during the late Nineteenth and early Twentieth Centuries."
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