The Reconstruction (American Civil War) : Failure
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In 4 pages, the author discusses the failure of the Reconstruction, which occurred after the American Civil War. 'When examining the American Civil War, and the subsequent period of Reconstruction that occurred after the war, one must determine that the Reconstruction was not a success, although Lincoln might have made a good president, and the Industrial revolution began after the American Civil War. The New South had difficulty coping with its status. Once the Blacks were free, there was little work to be had by them, resulting in their relying on theft and other criminal activity. This perpetuated mob lynchings.' Free Sample Sentence Outline included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PCrecon.doc

Years Leading upto The Civil War
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Approximately 5 pages worth of factual discussion about the decades leading up to America's civil war. Discusses politics, the gold rush, slavery, growing tensions etc; No Bibliography included.
Filename: Cvlpre.wps

Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee Nation
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A 7 page paper that discusses the issued surrounding Andrew Jackson's role in the removal of the Cherokee Nation for its lands. Removal of Indians dated back for decades; Jackson's actions therefore not only supported his own beliefs, they sanctioned the actions and opinions that were historical present in the country during the 1800s. The writer explores the background of the principal parties and discusses the events leading up to the forced march of the Cherokees. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Jackcher.wps

Sam Houston Among the Cherokee
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A 12 page examination of Sam Houston's two stays among the Cherokee. The writer discusses the culture of the Cherokee and gives an overview of Houston's personal life and his career moves. Bibliography lists eight sources.
Filename: Shouston.wps

The Cherokee / Their Lands, Their Rights, Their Removal
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A 5 page examination of the issues surrounding the forced removal of the Cherokee from their ancestral lands in Georgia. Bibliography lists ten sources.
Filename: Cherk2.wps

The Cherokee Removal
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A 20 page examination of the factors leading up to the Cherokee Removal, the Removal itself and the years immediately after the removal. Discusses the two Cherokee factions which were at play during this time period, one led by John Rodgeand the other by the principal chief of the Cherokee John Ross. Bibliography lists 12+ sources.
Filename: Cherfact.wps

Western Expansion and the Trail of Tears
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6 pages in length. This paper examines the sad travesty of the Cherokee Trail of Tears march due to western expansion from 1815-1840. The historical treatment of the Cherokee is reviewed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The American Revolution: From Protection To Revolutionary Movement
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5 pages in length. No different than most other wars, the American Revolution began as the result of a quest for independence and freedom from oppressive rule. British North American colonists were content with being loyal to their homeland; it was only after British rule began enforcing unnecessary and unreasonable demands that the colonists vehemently opposed such treatment. The writer discusses that what started out as an attempt to protect and restore the rights of freeborn Englishmen soon developed into a revolutionary movement that culminated in the founding of a republic. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCAmRev.wps

Alexander Hamilton And Aaron Burr: Relationship Before The Duel
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5 pages in length. One could never call Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr friendly. Their rivalry began virtually from the moment each man knew of the other's existence. Hamilton despised everything that Burr represented, including his charismatic style. As a means by which to demonstrate his contempt, Hamilton saw to it that Burr lost out to Thomas Jefferson for the presidency, instead arranging for him to occupy the position of vice president. The writer discusses how this was one of the many final straws that ultimately led up to their infamous duel. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCBurr.wps

"Andersonville Journey" by Edward F. Roberts
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A 5 page paper which discusses the book "Andersonville Journey" by Edward F. Roberts. The paper provides a summary of the book and then presents an analysis and personal response to the book. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAandrsnjrny.wps

"Frontier Regulars" by Robert M. Utley
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A 5 page paper which examines the thesis and main points of Robert M. Utley's book, "Frontier Regulars: The United States Army and the Indian, 1866-1891." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAutley.wps

"The American Civil War: The Last Capitalist Revolution"
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A 4 page discussion of the material presented in a chapter of a book titled Social Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy: Lord and Peasant in the Making of the Modern World by author Barrington Moore. Moore tackles the subject of the causes and effects of the American Civil War and the importance of the ideology of slavery. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPcivWr6.rtf