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Imperialism As A Cause Of World War I
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A 5 page paper arguing that the re-birth of imperialism (dating as far back as 1880) -- ushered in by the Industrial Revolution -- contributed greatly to the conflicts that would result in the outbreak of WW I. Specific examples of European conquest are given to illustrate points made. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Ww1imper.rtf
Command in the First World War
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5 pages in length. In his book The Swordbearers: Supreme Command in the First World War, Corelli Barnett gives his readers interesting information concerning the effect upon history of four senior commanders in World War I: Colonel-General Helmuth von Moltke, Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, General Philippe Petain, and General Erick Ludendorff. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JGAsword.wps
Importance of Armored Vehicles in WWI
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A 5 page research paper, plus an outline, that examines the impact that armored vehicles and specifically the tank had on World War I. The battle where the crucial contribution of the tank to WWI warfare became clear is detailed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: 99tanks.wps
The Battle of Verdun
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An 8 page paper that reviews the Battle of Verdun, a major battle of the First World War, and considers the overall impact of this event on the outcome of the War. This paper reviews the impact of the French defensive against Germany, and the expectations based on the premises of the German offensive that were never met. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Verdun.wps
The Origins Of World War I / Book Review
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This 6 page essay discusses the content of a book by this same title -- one which closely examines the sociopolitical factors affecting the weeks and months subsequent to assassination of Austria-Hungary's Archduke Ferdinand and other issues causing the outbreak of war all around the globe. No bibliographic information is available.
Filename: Ww1book.rtf
U.S. Race Riots Around The Time Of World War I
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An 8 page research paper which discusses the numerous riots that occurred between 1915-1919. While most people are familiar with racial rioting such as those which occurred during the 1960s the writer demonstrates how riots between 1915 to 1919 were fundamentally different from those in the 60s. Sixties' riots were characterized by violence which was primarily directed against property. The riots in the early part of this century were characterized by violence directed toward people. They were bloody and brutal-partly because African-Americans were finally fighting back. Bibliography contains 6 sources.
Filename: Wariots.wps
The Twentieth Century: A Time of Phenomenal Change
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A 6 page outline on the societal changes which occurred during the Twentieth Century. Discusses some of the major events such as World War I, World War II, and the Cold War. Coordinates the technological evolution experienced in this century with the societal changes which have occurred and outlines the impacts of advanced weaponry and the Internet in particular. Emphasizes the importance of the U.N. and the U.S. in world changes. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PP20thC2.wps
REVIEW: “V WAS FOR VICTORY”
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This 5-page report is a book review and discussion about John Morton Blum's book "V was for Victory," which describes the homefront in America during World War II. The report postulates that the book itself was less about America's reaction to the war, as much as it was about how politics shaped the cultural mores of the time.
Filename: MTvvicto.rtf
Women in Religion
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This 11 page paper explores the obstacles women faced in the Christian church during the nineteenth century and similar problems they live with in America today. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Womenrel.rtf