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"A History of the United States Since 1945", 2006.
A review of the book "A History of the United States Since 1945", by Oscar T. Barck.
1,515 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 34.95
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This paper is a review of the book "A History of the United States Since 1945", written by historian Oscar T. Barck. The paper discusses the way in which Barck weaves together all of the facts, events and characters, both domestic and foreign, that make up the history of America following the defeat of the Axis and Japanese forces in World War II.
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"In the last section entitled "The Turbulent Sixties," Barck describes the "New Frontier" began by John F. Kennedy, "the youngest man ever elected President who also succeeded the oldest man ever to held that office," being Eisenhower (97). Barck then discusses the global responsibilities faced by Kennedy, such as "the interests and commitments of the US on every continent. . . the progression of communism in the world, the debacle of the Bay of Pigs invasion, the problems associated with Indochina, Vietnam, the Soviet Union and the on-going threats linked to the Cold War" (120)."
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United States Politics vs. Military, 2002.
An analysis of United States military involvement in foreign nations with the focus on national politics and economy.
1,080 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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This paper presents a discussion in which the writer critiques and analyzes the quote by George Harring that states: "Since 1945, the relationship between American political and military objectives in foreign nations and America's economic objectives was continuous and intimate." The paper outlines various examples which show that U.S. intervention was nothing more than the overhead cost for economic expansion.
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"Another factor in the United States military actions around the world was the putting together of coalitions. The residents of America have seen it happen in most of the conflicts the nation has been involved in. Even in Desert Storm there was a coalition affect that worked together to squash the enemy. There was also an attempt at a coalition for the Korean War. A coalition not only strengthens the financial and military abilities of the states and its forces but also creates a bond that can later be strong on the economic forefront. "
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Migration History in the United States, 2004.
An examination of the sociological implications of migration history in the United States.
1,207 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper studies the effects of international migration on the social and political climate of the U.S., which is analyzed through theoretical perspectives suggested and based on discussions provided by four social scientists, Douglas Massey, Kim Matthews, Paul Kennedy, and Nina Schiller. Their analyses are discussed vis-a-vis Stephen Castles and Mark Miller?s proposed migration theories and models presented in their book, ?The Age of Migration.?
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"Migration, as a social activity, is a vital element considered not only for its importance in determining specific aspects of a country?s socio-demographic characteristics, but in determining the psycho-demographic characteristics of societies and cultures within that country. Indeed, it is evident that apart from serving as a catalyst in changing the social structure of societies, migration also helps change and bring dynamism to a the norms, traditions, and values held important by a society and culture. Take as an example the history of migration in the United States. Historical events such as the first and second World Wars have triggered the sudden increase in migration of people from different countries in the world. Furthermore, migration also increased as an effect of the economic and political stability of the US, as compared to other countries in the world, which are either experiencing economic crisis or political instability, or both."
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Progressivism in the United States, 2005.
Examines the Progressive Reform Movement in American history (1890-1945).
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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The Progressive Reform Movement in the United States' history refers to the broad-based campaign for economic, political and social reforms that sought to promote social justice and curtail the powers of big business, by greater involvement of the federal government in regulatory activities. Although most of the "Progressive Reforms" are deemed to have occurred in the period 1890 to 1920, some historians include the New Deal reforms carried out by Franklin D. Roosevelt during his presidency (1933-1945) as part of the Progressive Reforms. This paper examines and discusses the ways in which the federal government in the United States expanded its powers from 1890 to 1945; how this affected the American society and whether this expansion of governmental power benefit the country or not.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Background
Progressive Reforms
Theodore Roosevelt and Government Regulation of Big Business
Woodrow Wilson Continues the Progressive Reforms
FDR's New Deal
Did the Expansion of Government's Powers Benefit the Country?
Works Cited
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"The end of the Civil War and the advent of the Industrial Revolution in the United States saw the unprecedented growth of urban cities, the proliferation of privately owned industries and the mechanization of agriculture. The 19th century also brought about the formation of "corporations" (as opposed to individual businesses) and "trusts" (a form of merger of competing firms that created monopolies). This resulted in the rise of privately owned monopolies and the so-called "robber barons" such as John D. Rockefeller, owner of the Standard Oil Trust, who once boasted that he had several government functionaries including a number of Governors "in his pocket." (Moore, 1999)"
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A History of the Justices of the United States Supreme Court, 2005.
An examination of the United States Supreme Court and the justices who preside in it.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, £ 50.95
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The paper discusses the United States Supreme Court and history of the justices that comprise it. The paper further examines the background of the justices and how the court became associated with the matter of the U.S. Constitution. The paper also discusses the requirements of office, the duties of the court, and the nomination and confirmation process that is associated with positions on the court. Finally, the paper examines current issues within the court and makes determinations based on the research.
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"The Supreme Court of the United States has been responsible for law that has altered the lives of every American. Cases such as Roe v. Wade, Plessey v. Ferguson, and Brown v Board of Education have spoken to significant issues within society, and have created the framework for how society will function throughout time. While it did not appear that the initial court would ever have such an impact on the country, the expertise of the judges that have served on the court altered that opinion, allowing the court to become the most dominant judicial force within the United States. The United States Constitution gave the duties of forming a court system in the country to the United States Congress through Article III, Section I. "
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The Great Republic - A History of the United States, 2001.
British political & military leader's examination of American history & culture. Also discusses Churchill's career.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 2 sources, £ 44.95
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"Winston S. Churchill?s The Great Republic: A History of the United States proves that sometimes foreigners get things right, for unlike so much European commentary on the United States that views all Americans as either cowboys or Marine Corps jugheads (or CIA spooks) determined to take over the world and unsatisfied until a McDonald?s sits on every corner of every village of the world, Churchill?s examination of American life is an accurate and perceptive description of many of the most important aspects of American culture and can serve as a guide both to the foreigner wishing to understand how Americans got to where we are (or at least where we were three generations ago) and the American wanting a more synthetic view of his or her country?s own history, policy and culture. The work is the joint effort and..."
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History of Tea in the United Kingdom, 2004.
An examination of the importance of tea to the British from an economic and social perspective.
2,301 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 50.95
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This paper provides an overview of how tea was first introduced to the United Kingdom, a discussion of its social significance and impact, followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"To the scientific community, it is the Camellia sinensis (Sivasubramaniam 2004); to school children in the United States, it was one of the causes of the American Revolution and was the focus of a historically significant "party" in Boston to protest British taxation of the colonies (Weinstein 2001); to a legion of faithful in the United Kingdom, though, it is delicious and ubiquitous tea. What is it about this modest beverage that is made by simply steeping leaves in hot water that attracts 90 percent of the world's population (Lane 1993)?"
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The History of the Mafia in the United States, 2002.
Brief synopsis of the development of the Italian Mafia between 1900 and the present day.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper focuses on the major developments in decisions of the Mafia concerning crime, such as marketing alcohol during Prohibition, and the advancement into drug trafficking and gambling in the 1970s and 1980s.
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United States History Excerpts, 2002.
Highlights a few American leaders, politcal movements and governmental programs of the first half on the twentieth century.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
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This paper discusses some of the major events of the first half of the previous century. It looks at Populists and Progressives, Women, the Nineteenth Amendment, Ku Klux Klan, Open Door Policy, FDA, CCC, The Great Depression, Woodrow Wilson, Upton Sinclair, George Perkins, Bruce Barton, Langston Hughes and more.
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"The beginning half of the twentieth century was marked in the United States by whirlwinds of change. The country fought the first world war, enjoyed economic unity, was crushed by the Great Depression, and finally started back on the road to recovery all in a matter of three decades. Many political and social movements arose during these times. . . All of these events and many more define the early twentieth century, a time marked by a complex and storied history."
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"Major Problems in American History 1920-1945", 2002.
A review of the book "Major Problems in American History 1920-1945" by Colin Gordon Major on historical inaccuracies.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, £ 18.95
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This paper will discuss the ideas that are present in the book "Major Problems in American History, 1920-1945" by Colin Gordon Major. By realizing the analytical process of history for this period of time, we can understand the notions of this author in making correction in inaccuracies in historical research. By disseminating this influence in the common notion of history in this period, the author seeks to discuss the mistakes that have been made about it.
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The United States and the United Kingdom, 2004.
This paper discusses the historical and current relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 32.95
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This paper explains that the close ties between the United States and Great Britain are deeply rooted in common language as well as a long-running and deeply connected historical base of strongly tied economic as well as militaristic cooperation that has spanned since the era of World War II. The author points out that the United Kingdom is the United States' largest customer and the United States is the country that invests the largest amount, each year, in the United Kingdom. The paper relates that the commonly held values of democracy and the inherently held beliefs in the freedom of speech, human rights and a similar legal system are the ties that bind the two countries inevitably together.
Table of Contents
Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Background and History
Common Initiatives - Joint Investments
Conclusion
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"The United States was once under British rule and in fact the American Revolution was fought for the purpose of removing the U.S. Colonies from the rule of the British. The American Revolution was fought and independence was won establishing America as an independent and separate nation from Great Britain but only after a grueling war. Great Britain was determined to keep the Colonies under British rule and after an attack on Charleston and lives having been lost the colonists stated their intentions in a document entitled "Declaration of the Causes and Necessities to Take up Arms" and the action to break away from what most considered to be their mother country began. It has been stated in history that most of the colonists identified with the British and that many of the colonists considered themselves to be Britons."
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Social History-New History, 2008.
A look at new history and multiculturalism within the context of historical studies in Britain.
2,739 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 57.95
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The paper discusses the conception of 'new history" or 'history from below' and states that it has its foundations in a wide range of connected disciplines and contemporary theoretical trajectories and stances. The paper comments that the foundation of 'history from below' lies in the questioning of the hegemony of old and more elitist views of history and the context of historical reality The paper concludes that the writing of 'history from below' provides a much-needed and important part of historical research and discourse in contemporary scholarship.
Outline:
Introduction and Overview
British Multiculturalism
Conclusion
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" In conclusion it should be noted that the "new history" and the stance that takes its point of departure from 'below" in Britain owes much to the earlier Marxist historians. These historians are in fact seen as the "progenitors" of contemporary "history from below." (Kaye 182) Given this legacy in the British context it is not surprising that much of the historical research has been focused on the marginalized and disenfranchised cultures and sections of the population.
"For example there has been a great deal of research on the Asian and Pakistan immigration to the country. After the Second World War there was a large scale immigration of Muslims from various counties including North Africa to Britain. The central reason for this was the need in Britain for cheap industrial labor and they "...turned towards their former colonies in South Asia and North Africa to fill labour shortages... (What perspectives for Islam and Muslims in Europe?) Research into this area has produced numerous studies dealing with the prejudice and the alienation that these immigrants experienced. This type of research clearly shows the link and the connection between 'history from below' and multiculturalism and also suggests that these two concepts are inextricably intertwinwed in this new approach to history. While there are many detractors and critics of this new historical approach, there are also many who see 'new history' as advancing the aims of the discipline."
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The United States Almost Un-United For Good, 2002.
This paper presents a look at the history of the Confederate Army and the Confederate States of America.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 43.95
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The author takes us through the beginning and end of the attempt to create its own nation despite the fact that the original US still outdid the Confederate States in population, as well as finances and military power. There were six sources used to complete this paper.
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The United States, the United Kingdom and Iraq, 2004.
A look at the strain put on the special relationship developed between the UK and the US because of the war on Iraq.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 15 sources, APA, £ 50.95
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This paper looks at how, thus far, the UK and the US have worked together fairly smoothly on the war on terror, but that the war on Iraq has placed severe strain on the special relationship developed between these two countries.
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"This research paper discusses the current state of the special relationship' between the United Kingdom and the United States in the light of the war on terror and the current Iraq war. The special relationship' refers to the close military and diplomatic cooperation that has characterized Anglo-American relations since..."
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