U.S. Reaction To Soviet Invasions Of Czechoslovakia And Afghanistan
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This 8 page report discusses and compares the similarities and differences between the Soviet's 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia and the 1979 invasion of Afghanistan. The reaction of the U.S. in both circumstances is discussed, as well as reasons why the U.S. reacted differently in each situation. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Usreact.wps

Ukraine - Orange Revolution And After
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A 12 page paper that provides background and information about the Orange Revolution in Ukraine in 2004 immediately following the presidential election. The causes for this Revolution ware reported and discussed, including the fraud and attacks on Yushchenko. The essay also discusses some of the events that have happened in Ukraine since that time and where the country is politically today. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGornrv.RTF

US Intelligence Reports and the Collapse of the Soviet Union
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the US intelligence reports that surrounded the collapse of the Soviet Union. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHSovDef.rtf

US-Soviet Foreign Relations / 1972 - 1991
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A 9 page paper covering the years 1972-1991 in US-Soviet relations. Paper is divided into 3 parts: 1972-1979; 1980-1985; 1985-1991. Bibliography lists12 sources.
Filename: Ussoviet.wps

Vladimir Putin and Boris Yeltsin
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An 8 page paper discussing the differences in the politics of Russia's first and second presidents. Putin is much younger than Yeltsin and more energetic, but there is evidence that there is little other difference. Putin campaigned on extensive reforms and gave hope to restoring law and order while reducing corruption, but one of his first acts as president was not to address any of the problems of the nation, but to order a raid on the offices of a publisher that had publicly criticized him. Putin headed the government between the time of Yeltsin's retirement and the next election. Aside from the great popular support and approval he enjoys, there is little different not than under Yeltsin. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSPutinYeltsin.wps

Walter LaFeber's "America, Russia, and the Cold War 1945-1990"
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A 7 page paper which examines and reviews the book "America, Russia, and the Cold War 1945-1990" by Walter LaFeber. The paper discusses some of LaFeber's points, and also discusses where some of his weak points are. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlafebr.rtf

War and the Changes It Initiated in Russia (Now Russian Federation) & Yugoslavia: 1900-1980
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An 18 page paper which examines the social, economic and political repercussions of war in both countries. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: TGruswar.wps

War, Revolution & Peace in Russia / The Passages of Frank Golder, 1914-1927
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A 6 page analytical overview of this book, edited and introduced by Terence Emmons and Bertrand Patenaude. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Fgolder.wps

Was Stalin the Inevitable Consequence of Lenin’s Political Legacy?
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A 6 page paper which examines whether or not Stalin was powerless to change his position and his role due to the political legacy of Lenin. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAlenin.rtf

Was the Cold War Inevitable?
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A 4 page paper which looks at a particular fax from the student requesting paper and answers the question of whether or not the Cold War was inevitable. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAcldwr2.rtf

What Made Russia What She Was In 1900?
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses various events that established Russia as the nation she was in 1900. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCRus19.rtf

Which Bolshevik leader, Lenin or Trotsky, was more instrumental in the success of the Bolshevik Revolution?
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A 6 page discussion of whether Lenin or Trotsky was the most influential during the Bolshevik Revolution. The author contends that although Trotsky was a close collaborator of Lenin and quite accomplished in inspiring the Russian people and organizing their revolution, Lenin proved time and time again that it was he that was the most powerful leader. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPleninT.rtf