From Colonialism to Revolution: American Reasons for Seeking Independence from England
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A 4 page overview of the reasons Americans elected to revolt against English control. The author contends that English support was just not there even in the earliest stages of colonialism. Once the Americans became self assured that they could survive they began to look at their ties with England more as a burden than as an asset. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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From Revolution to Independence: The Dependence on Great Men
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A 3 page contention that ever since the Revolution of 1789 the French have exhibited a tendency to look to 'great men' to restore order and tranquillity after moments of great political or social upheaval. Notes that this tendency is really not that uncommon, however, for people who have lived under a monarchy or even a dictatorship. Summarizes that this tendency can been noted in practically every country that has achieved its independence at some point in recent history and provides examples from Russia and the United States in support of that claim. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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General Thomas Gage: Profile
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A 3 page tutorial which offers a profile of General Thomas Gage. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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George Washington - A Study in Character & Faith
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A 9 page paper that examines the qualities that comprise good leadership and explore how these qualities were exhibited by George Washington during his military and political careers. Included is a brief synopsis of Washington's childhood and the factors that contributed to his spiritual and moral nature. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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George Washington and Patrick Henry
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This 8 page paper examines the relationship between George Washington and Patrick Henry, as revealed by their histories and in their correspondence. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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George Washington's "Farewell Address"
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A 3 page overview of the concerns George Washington had for the ongoing welfare of the U.S., concerns detailed in his 1796 "Farewell Address". The threats of the political party and European allegiances were a particular worry for Washington. No additional sources are listed.
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George Washington's Experiences in the American Revolution
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This 5 page paper examines the American Revolution with special attention to the role of George Washington. Washington's experience is confined primarily to his military experience. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison: Views on Powers of Government and the Two Party System
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A 5 page discussion of the political views of these three founding fathers. Suggests that a debate between Washington, in particular, and modern day political scientists would reveal many differences. Although admittedly our government has become considerably more complex over time, Washington would undoubtedly still hold to his viewpoints of limited government powers and as to the dangers of a two party political system. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Gordon S. Wood/The American Revolution
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A 3 page book review of The American Revolution, A History by Gordon S. Wood, which offers the reader an articulate, well-written, expertly researched summary of the events and situations that led up to the war with Great Britain, which resulted in the birth of the United States. Wood’s obvious purpose is to provide a comprehensive synthesis of scholarship, but he also establishes several salient themes that add insight into the period and its political and social atmosphere for his readers. No additional sources cited.
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Historic Controversy Over the U.S. Constitution
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A 5 page discussion of the controversy between Federalists and Anti-Federalists that ensued regarding the original ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Historical Accuracy/Inaccuracy and Its Significance to the Film “The Patriot”
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This is a 6 page paper discussing the historical accuracy of the film “The Patriot” and the reasons for any inaccuracies in the film. The release of director Roland Emmerich’s 2000 movie “The Patriot” starring Mel Gibson caused a considerable amount of controversy in regards to its historical accuracy, or more so inaccuracies. In reality, the story and its characters are fiction, except for General Cornwallis, but the story itself is placed within the historical timeframe of the American Revolution which provides a powerful setting for its characters and their causes and does a good job of promoting American propaganda and providing American audiences with a large extravagant and dramatic movie. There are several areas which are shown not to be historically accurate however and which for all accounts are admitted by Gibson and Emmerich as actually being “juiced up” for dramatic effect (May, 2003). Several areas of contention are those which include the brutality of the British regulars, the scope of the conflict, the degree to which America was unified during that time, the inaccurate portrayal of the slaves, and the military scenes along with many other aspects. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Holton/Forced Founders
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A 3 page book review of historian Woody Holton’s text Forced Founders, Indians, Debtors, Salves and the Making of the American Revolution in Virginia. This text offers a different slant on the forces that propelled the colonies into war with the greatest military power on earth at that time, the British empire. Holton’s guiding premise differs sharply from the traditional idea that the landed gentry of Virginia were motivated by the stirring rhetoric of men such as Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson and their own love for liberty. Rather, Holton describes the Virginians who took action against the British as “desperate men” (Holton xiii). This main premise is that since these men “took Britain’s largest American colony with them” (into war), anyone interested in the origins of the Independence movement needs to understand why they felt so desperate” (Holton xiii). No additional sources cited.
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