Fidel Castro

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   School essay   |   12/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Fidel Castro came into power in Cuba on January 1, 1959. He obtained power through a 25-month revolution. Despite the use of guerilla warfare, the revolution was fairly bloodless. By this time Castro was a beloved figure in Cuba, regarded as a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Reactions towards Castro by the people of Cuba. The move to Communism. Government policies in order to combat the disinterest of the Cuban workers. Rule of Castro: Paradoxical and ironic. References....»

The Americanization of Puerto Rico and Its Effect on Law, Religion, and the Spanish Language

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   School essay   |   12/26/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «According to material provided by the Hispanic division of the library of congress, by the end of the 1800's, Puerto Rico held strategic value for the United States, for both economic and military reasons. Puerto Rico would provide a new market for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Plans for the Spanish American war. Religion in Puerto Rico after the U.S. takeover. Americanization and its effect on laws and judicial systems of Puerto Rico. Legal justification for furthering the place of English. Commissioner of Education Paul...»

The Federalists vs. the Anti-Federalists

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   School essay   |   01/03/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «When the United States Constitution was first being written there was a critical division between two groups called the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. The Federalists opposed the Constitution and believed in a loose construction of...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Anti-Federalist viewpoint. The Elastic Clause and the Supremacy Clause. Problem of factions. Conclusion....»

Russian Jews of the Nineteenth Century

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   School essay   |   01/03/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout present day American history there have been many differing views on the Eastern European and Russian Jews as a people and the ways in which they have affected American society. Although often looked down upon, Russian Jews have actually...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The goal of Czar Nicholas II and his anti-Jewish campaign. The emigration of the Eastern European Jews to America. Factory Act of March 9, 1892....»

China and the Chairman

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   School essay   |   01/04/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «On September 9th 1976 came the death of perhaps the most influential and feared leader in the history of the modern world. As visionary and well regarded as any Pope, and as reviled and hated as much as Hitler, there is no questioning the enormous...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Sino Japanese War and the Civil War . The origins of the Cultural Revolution . The end of the Cultural Revolution. The younger Chinese generation . Conclusion....»

Lenin: savior of the masses

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   02/09/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «A radical attempts to change parts of a society. A leader revolutionizes an entire country. Few people can be called "saviors" (Gluzman), but Vladimir Lenin earned this title as well as others. Lenin not only addressed the problems of Russia, but...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Lenin's interest in Marxism. The revolution that Lenin envisioned . Lenin's relocation to Austria. Making a dream come true. The attack on Petrograd . The attempt on his life. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Morality in the Resistance: overview through "Your Name is Renee: Ruth Kapp Hartz's Story as a Hidden Child in Nazi-Occupied France", by Stacy Cretzmeyer

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   02/10/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The 1940's will forever remain a significant period in French history. It was during this time that World War II occurred and Germany managed to take over three-fifths of mainland France. The remaining land became known as Vichy France. With such a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The focus of the biography . Fitting into the context of Vichy France . Deption of Vichy politics . The sacrifices various Resistance members made. The role of religion in the Resistance. Participants form Vichy France and occupied...»

Study of tourism phenomenon in Paris, France

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   02/10/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «What makes Paris the number one tourist destination in the world lies in the myriad cultural and historical landmarks that have not only shaped modern society, but continue to challenge and inspire those who will only be considered visitors. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Objectives and mission statement . Customer targets . Competitor targets . Product/service features . Core strategy . Marketing mix: Communications and promotion . Price ....»

Biography and history of Cleopatra

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Presentation   |   02/11/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The story of Cleopatra is one of epic proportions. Fully of mystery, intrigue and intelligence, Cleopatra is considered one of the most prominent and powerful figures in history. Due to the "Hollywood-ification" of her life as well as legendary...»

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Mao Zedong and the People's Republic of China

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   02/17/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Long considered one of the most fascinating leaders of the 20th century, Mao Zedong has been noted as both a visionary as well as a cruel killer. Before his communist reign as the leader of the People's Republic of China in 1949, China was in a...»

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Transnistria: An Unrecognized State, A Frozen Conflict

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   02/17/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Transnistria, also known as the Pridnestrovskaya Moldavskaya Respublika (PMR), is a republic unrecognized by any government in the world. Lying on a narrow swath of land along the left bank of the Dniester River, the territory's leaders call it a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Moldova's ancient history . Ethnically and linguistically. The US and EU . The topic of underground crime. Moldova: Function as a viable state. Conclusion. Appendix....»

Appeals to Ethos and Pathos in Eugene V. Debs' "Statement to the Court"

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   02/19/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In June of 1918, Eugene Victor Debs was arrested for a speech he gave in Canton, Ohio in which he criticized the United States government for its involvement in World War I. He publicly discouraged young men from enlisting in the armed forces and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Debs' bond with his audience. The way in which Debs focuses on shared American values . His pathetic appeal. Making persuasive appeals to pathos . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Disgrace, Desire, and Degradation: The Experience of Intrapersonal Reconciliation and Power Relations in Post Apartheid South Africa

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   02/19/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «J.M. Coetzee uses the third person omniscient point of view to tell the story of the unraveling of David Lurie's career and the proceeding time he spends with his daughter, Lucy, in the rural areas of the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Through this...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Coetzee's description David Lurie's life and work . His casual attitude toward the seduction of a coloured girl . The social and political climate in South Africa. His refusal to offer a confession . David's words to Lucy . Lucy life...»

Theory and action: Amilcar Cabral's revolution

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   02/19/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Amilcar Cabral lived as both an intellectual who derived theories of political economy and as an activist dedicated to the unification of a nationalist movement in Portuguese Guinea (now Guinea Bissau). This balance between theoretician and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Aspects of Cabral's childhood . His liberation theory . His analysis of the agricultural economy. The cornerstone of Cabral's revolutionary theory . Elements of national liberation . A significant turning point in the strategy of the...»

A Comparative study of national and local anti-poverty campaigns in the urban centers of America during the 1960's

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Research papers   |   02/19/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In his 1964 inaugural speech, President Lyndon Johnson first discussed his initiative to wage a "War on Poverty." Throughout his administration, his domestic policy was centered on his commitment to the creation of a "Great Society," which he...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The effects of population growth and industrialization . Johnson's plea for social action . A substantial component of urban reform. Problems regarding insufficient housing . President Johnson's feelings about ties between Civil Rights...»

Lethal injection: A violation of cruel and unusual punishment (8th Amendment)

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   02/19/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In 1976 lethal injection became a legally sanctioned method of execution and was quickly adopted by the majority of states. In the thirty years since its implementation, lethal injection is still considered to be the most humane means of executing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Supreme Court's ruling on Eighth Amendment violations. Appeals made by death row inmates . Understanding the constitutional issues surrounding lethal injections. Comments by scholars. The study on botched lethal injections . Lethal...»

What was Socrates' role in ancient Greek philosophy?

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Research papers   |   03/07/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Socrates was arguably the most important figure in ancient Greek philosophy. At the time, there were many different forms of philosophical enquiry that were explored. Many philosophers questioned and made deductions about the state and properties...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Sophists . Socrates: A Sophist. What was Socrates' methodology?. The important concept that Socrates was trying to prove . The Socratic dialogues . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

What does the discovery and study of Otzi reveal about the nature of Archaeology?

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Research papers   |   03/11/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Archaeology is - "The discovery, recovery, and study of material evidence or artifacts (i.e. structures, tools, clothing, implements and burial sites in various states of preservation) of past human life and culture" The methodology used in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Excavation techniques. Preservation techniques. Dating techniques. Conclusion. References....»

Inspiring and Illuminating the Virtuous Life

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Research papers   |   04/11/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In the fourth century Anno Domini, Christianity flourished. The Edict of Milan, established under Roman Emperor Constantine I in 313, guaranteed protection and returned previously confiscated property to the Christian Church. For the first time in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Gregory the Great's list of the duties for the clergy. Antony and Moses' life. Athanasius' portrayal of Antony . The focus on the importance of prayer. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The Issue of Hope and Redemption in Film Noir: Living Day-to-Day in the Present, or Living for the Future?

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Summaries   |   04/11/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The films Out of the Past, Force of Evil, and Double Indemnity are narratives that contain similar noir themes. All three narratives follow troubled male characters who must sever ties with their pasts in order to move forward to a hopeful and happy...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Director Abraham Polonsky's film Force of Evil . The character of Phyllis Dietrichson . Camera focus during Neff and Phyllis' talk on accident insurance. Conclusion. Works consulted....»

Spiders or Virgins: Portrayals of Women in the Noir Films Laura, Out of the Past, and Double Indemnity

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Summaries   |   04/11/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «In her article "Women in Film Noir" Janey Place states that women characters in noir films are divided into two archetypes: "the spider woman, the evil seductress who tempts man and brings about his destruction" and "the virgin, the mother, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The character Laura's. Lydecker's apology. The rendezvous of Laura and Shelby . Laura's introduction as an innocent young woman . Neff's second visit . The close up of the solitary Lola. Kathie attempt to convince Jeff that she did not...»

The Question of Morality Film Noir

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Summaries   |   04/11/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Moral ambiguity is a central theme in John Huston's film The Maltese Falcon (1941) and in Billy Wilder's film Double Indemnity (1944) and James M. Cain's novel by the same title. The films and novel follow characters whose motives are questionable...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The film The Maltese Falcon. Spade's motives . Spade's decision to turn Brigid over to the authorities. Neff's wounded state . The moral distinctions in James M. Cain's novel . Conclusion. Works consulted....»

Big Bend National Park - Like a good neighbor, Big Bend is There

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   04/14/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «One of our nation's least appreciated national parks is Big Bend National Park, located in a remote region of southwest Texas, situated on 118 miles of the Rio Grande and Mexican border. Since its inception over 60 years ago, Big Bend has welcomed...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Physical Geography. History. Ecology. Local Livelihood. Conclusion. Works cited....»

The World Trade Center Towers - Stability Under Stress

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   04/14/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The World Trade Center towers, hereafter referred to as WTC 1 and WTC 2, were regarded as revolutionary when they were constructed in the late 1960s. Within the next two decades, five additional buildings were constructed in the World Trade Center...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The towers construction. The difference between the roofs of WTC 1 and WTC 2. The rectangular service core . The floors of WTC 1 and 2 outside of the central core . Columns that supported the floors. The failures that culminated in the...»

The Polis and Chora of Chersonesos in Crimea, Ukraine

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Research papers   |   04/14/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The archaeological site of Chersonesos in Crimea, Ukraine, has been called "the Ukrainian Pompeii" and with good reason. Very few sites in the world can claim to have such an abundance of well-preserved remains. Tens of towers, a monumental...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Geographical setting. Historical development. The threat of neighboring factions . Results of excavations. Conclusion. Works referenced....»

Slavery in West Africa

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   04/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Slavery, as it is known in the United States, differs vastly in comparison to the institution of slavery in West African countries. Slavery in West Africa was, however, affected and shaped by slavery in other parts of the world. The two articles...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Developing slavery organizations in West Africa. Slavery in North and West Africa. The consequences of the emancipation of the slave population. The importance of the examination of conventional examples of migration in West...»

The Definition of Teacher (Summaries of Interviews)

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Summaries   |   04/17/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The responsibilities of teachers include teaching effectively by considering the individual students' needs in their classroom and using different instructional strategies as appropriate. In addition, teachers should be capable of organizing and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Exerting the influence of the teacher. Summary of the interview with Yasser Kamel . The interview with Robin O'Leary . The interview with Marcela Correa . The definition of a teacher . Conclusion. References....»

Courage and Conscience during the German Occupation of France

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   04/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The indescribable mistreatment of Jews and other refugees, both French and foreign, during the German occupation from 1940 to 1944 is a chapter of France's history that many people have difficulty coming to terms with even today. Building upon the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Anti Semitic sentiments in France . Ecumenical organizations and groups committed to aiding the refugees . Providing assistance to those in the camps . Efforts to help Jews after OSE and other groups were forced underground. Protestant...»

Buddhism In Thirteenth Century Japan

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Research papers   |   04/18/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In 794, Emperor Kammu of Japan moved the capital from Nara to Heian, in an attempt to separate the in-fluential Buddhist sects of Nara from the state. This led to the development of Heian Buddhism, which is identified by the idea that everyone can...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Japanese monks Saicho and Kukai. The idea of universal Buddhahood . The founding of the Pure Land School. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Fukuzawa Yukichi Biography Review

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Book review   |   04/20/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The biography on Fukuzawa Yûkichi written by Helen M. Hopper explores one of the most influential private citizens and his views and actions during a critical period of development in Japanese history. The aim of the book is to explore the large...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The youngest son in the family . The signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa in 1854 . Fukuzawa: A vassal to the bakufu during the civil war. The organization of the second punitive expedition . Fukuzawa's participation in Japanese society...»

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