Impact of World War I on the American home front

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   02/05/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The First World War (WWI), the Great War that ended all wars initiated by the Allied and Associated Powers based on the opposition to the Central Powers of Austria-Hungry, Bulgaria, Germany, and the Ottoman Empire was the most destructive and by the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Thesis statement.. Politics.. The Progressive Era marked from 1895 to WWI.. The precipice of war.. Wilson's decision to participate in the War and Kennedy.. Wilson's decision: Not born out of national interest.. Economic.. A great...»

The trial of Socrates

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Presentation   |   02/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The setting of The Apology takes place in Athens, Greece in the year 399 BC. After a 27 year war with Sparta, Athens' democratic government was replaced by an oligarchy. An oligarchy is a form of government in which a small group of tyrannical men...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The word apology.. Harsh accusations and Socrates.. Socrates' questioning of the politicians, poets and artisans.. His quest for wisdom.. The two charges of Meletus.. Adhering to a higher order of values.. His divine service as the...»

The Red Maestro: Leopold Trepper and the Communist European Spy Network of World War II

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   02/05/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «There was obviously a good amount of rhyme and reason to the Nazi Abwehr's technical jargon. Each codename had its own justification, and worked fairly well on a metaphorical level. From calling forgers "cobblers" (due to the amount of overlap...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Leopold Trepper.. Why choose Trepper?. Trepper's move to France. . First experiences with both of his enemies during his years as the maestro of the Red Orchestra. . The surprise for Trepper.. Understanding the idea of living...»

US intervention in Guatemala and Bolivia in the 1950's

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Ever since the early days of European colonization, Latin America has always been a hotbed of unequal distribution of wealth. Latin American economies suffer from disproportionately high rates of inequality, with the richest ten percent of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The dictatorship of Jorge Ubico Castaneda.. The Movimiento Nacionalista Revolucionario uprising.. The foreign policy initiatives of the American government.. Arbenz's run for the presidency: Support of a coalition of liberals and...»

Western Canada 1760 - 1860

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The lure of the western frontier has played a major part in nation-building in North America. During the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the Pacific Coast from Mexico to Alaska was explored, surveyed and mapped by Spanish, English,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Natives before the discovery of the West by the Europeans.. The economy of the native inhabitants.. The nature of the Indian economy.. The fur trade of the northern peripheries.. Competition: Always a mixed blessing.. One key...»

History of technology

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Summaries   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «When people think about technology from a contemporary perspective, they often think about all the gadgets and devices that are common-place in our lives. For example, only ten years ago we were watching movies on VCR's and were talking on cell...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A picture of technology and history.. Theorists and propounding theories on technology.. The book Future Shock by Alvin Toffler.. The book The Shock of the Old: Technology and Global History since 1900 by David Edgerton.. Comparing...»

Affluent youth rebellion in the 1960s

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «The decade of the 1960s was a tumultuous time for universities and the students that occupied them. It was a time of changing values, gone were the days of the Old Communist Left of the decades prior, and arrived was the movement of the New Left. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The students of these times.. Seeing the 'American values' they held so dear: Rhetoric being espoused by people.. New breed of the New Left.. The student rebellion of the 1960's.. The baby-boom generation.. The New Left movement:...»

How the Korean War started

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   03/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The war in Korea was the first war waged against an aggressor state by the United Nations in the twentieth century. It was unlike any other major conflict in that there was no formal declaration of war to mark its beginnings and no peace treaty to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Cairo Conference of 1943.. Chistiakov and a communist state north of the 38 degree Parallel. . Truman's of the Russian propaganda undermining the military government of South Korea.. Election befrore the US troops pulled...»

Asian immigration policies in Canada: 1880-1923

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   03/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Today Canada prides itself on being one of the most multicultural countries in the world. This country has people from all over the world. All of these different people have different stories. The story of Asian-Canadians is an interesting one,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Asian's that migrated to Canada.. Royal Commission inquiring into the problem of Chinese immigration. . A steady stream of anti-Chinese legislation.. The awareness that the 'threat' of Asian migration was not over. . The Laurier...»

Espionage in occupied France during WWII

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   03/12/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The practise of espionage is not a new one; in fact it has been dubbed my many at the world's second oldest profession. Espionage had particular significance for the Allied forces during World War II. Those involved were a special breed of wartime...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Understand how intelligence services became formal within the Allied governments. . The United States' lack of sabotage, propaganda or economic warfare organizations.. The OSS and their time in Africa and the Mediterranean.. The OSS...»

Iconic aircraft's of World War II

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   03/12/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «We live in an age where flying at the speed of sound in jet-powered aircraft's is a very ordinary thing. It's a rush, an experience but still very common. But we must not forget how we got here or the machines and people that laid the foundations...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Aircrafts that set the standards. Messerschmitt Me 262. Messerschmitt Me 163. Heinkel He 219 . Messerschmitt Bf 109. Junker Ju 87 . Zero and the Ki-109. Mitsubishi A6M Zero-Sen . Mitsubishi Ki-109 . P 51 Mustang, Hurricane, Spitfire,...»

Profiting off the slave trade

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   03/17/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Slavery and the opening up of the New World go hand in hand. Whether it be the mining of the silver and gold caches in the Mexican interior or the farming of sugar cane in the Caribbean islands, the riches appropriated by the Europeans from the new...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. World economy during slave trade: A zero-sum fixture. State intervention in slave trade. The prospects of large profits . Shipping expenses: A heavy initial burden on slave merchants. The captain's ability to keep the slaves alive...»

What did India mean to Great Britain in the Eighteenth century?

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   03/19/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «What began as an exercise of hubris, Great Britain's presence in India was strong and far-reaching. Via the East India Company, formally established in 1660, Indian trade patterns grew as the eighteenth century progressed. Through India, the British...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Tea: An essential exported good. Visible shift in Britain's position with reference to India in the second half of the eighteenth century. The expansion of British control or cultivation of land into the interior. Agriculture as the...»

Efforts for reforms made by Martin Luther and John Wycliffe

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Term papers   |   03/20/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The English reformist John Wycliffe (c. 1320-1384) was an important precursor to the Reformation movement, headed by Martin Luther (c. 1483-1546). Wycliffe attempted to rid England of many of the same problems in the Roman Catholic Church that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Luther's theory and reforming the church. Wycliffe's motivation for creating a reform movement. Differences of motivation and their respective movements. Differences in the ideology. External factors relating to the spread of Luther's...»

Residential segregation in the Industrial City, 1870-1930

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Term papers   |   03/24/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The mid-nineteenth century was a changing time, and the forces of the industrial revolution were continually changing the social landscape. The industrial revolution brought with it changes in production, manufacturing, farming and transportation,...»

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Institutional impact: The Presbyterian Church and anti-slavery in Antebellum Kentucky

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   03/30/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «Coupled with the fervor of Evangelical Revivalism, anti slavery movements in the Southern states were deeply influenced by religious institutions during the early to mid nineteenth century. Social networks assumed issues of social concern. In Faith,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Whites taking a stances against the spread of and the contemporary existence of African slavery . The Presbyterian Church and the question of who was to blame for this social evil. Historian William M. Boyd: The prevalence of an early...»

Arm reliquary of Saint Pantaleon and the medieval fascination with relics

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Term papers   |   04/06/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The Arm Reliquary of Saint Pantaleon, a late 13th century example of a "speaking" reliquary in the style of Hugo of Oignies, provides insight into the medieval obsession with relics and the growth of the cult of saints. The reliquary, presented as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Majority of arm reliquaries . Reliquary arm of St Peter. Reliquaries become cult objects. Reliquaries of the fourth century. Constantinople's collection of christian relics. Conclusion....»

The geographical purpose in Austen's Emma

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   04/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «"One half of the world cannot understand the pleasures of the other, " so believes Emma Woodhouse. In this line, spoken to her father, the actions of the title character as chronicled throughout this book are given motive and context. Emma is a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Emma's world: Geographically. The village. The marriage of Emma's friend. Frank Churchill: The stepson of Emma's neighbor Mrs. Weston. Judging Emma's actions. Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Lewis and Clark centennial exposition: An economic and cultural look into the 1905 Portland World's Fair

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   04/22/2009   |   .pdf   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The year of 1851 was the first among 150 years of World's Fairs that took the world of tourism, both domestic and abroad, by storm. With over thirty recognizable World's Fairs that have taken place over time, The Lewis and Clark Centennial and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Lewis and Clark Centennial Fair. Commemorating the one-hundredth anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The idea of Portland holding a World Fair. The economic slump in Portland. Location. The fair. Inspired by the Chicago...»

The role women in buddhist traditions

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   04/22/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «In recent decades, as Buddhism has gained popularity in the West, Western scholars have begun to apply principles of historical analysis to Buddhist scriptures. One main purpose of this kind of scholarship is to try and determine which of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Women in early Indian Buddhism. Historicalimportance of the sayings attributed to Gautama Buddha. Women in Mahayana Buddhism . Changing the female sex. Women in Theravada Buddhism . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Legends of Mary Magdalene in Europe

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   04/22/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Most of what we know about Mary Magdalene is found in the New Testament or in the documents about the early groups called apocryphal writings. The texts of the New Testament are not reliable historical records, since they were written years after...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ephesus legends. European legends. Provence. European events. Mary Magdalene's body. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Historical approaches to Buddhist history

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   04/22/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «In the past three decades Buddhism has become increasingly popular in the West and has had a major impact on Western religious thought and practice. That tradition, however, comes with baggage about the roles and position of women that is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Scholarly interpretations. Horner. Schuster Barnes. Sponberg. Historical analysis. Conclusion. Biliography....»

Jesus and Celibacy in the New Testament: Was Jesus Celibate?

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Term papers   |   04/23/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Many scholarly accounts have been written about the historical Jesus, his life, and teachings. These often dramatically different accounts are all based on the same primary source, the New Testament. We have very little other information about him...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Historical accuracy of the New Testament. Was Jesus married?. Jewish celibacy in the first century. Jesus and celibacy. Arguments in favor of celibacy. Arguments against celibacy. Conclusion. Bibliogr...»

La Moria Grandissima and the Legacy of the Pandemic

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Term papers   |   04/23/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «It is widely agreed that the Black Plague first emerged in Europe in the fourteenth century around the years of 1347-48. One of the deadliest and most significant pandemics in human history, the Black Plague changed not only the face of Europe,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The term 'Black Death'. The country most affected by the pestilence . The three forms of the disease . Bubonic plague. Septicemic plague. Pneumonic plague. Religious considerations. The impact of the Black Plague on the Christian...»

Kuwait: The hidden moneymaker of the middle East

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Term papers   |   04/24/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Kuwait is a small sovereign emirate strategically located on the northwestern coast of the Persian Gulf, tucked between Saudi Arabia and Iraq. The name comes from an Arabic word translating to "fortress built near water," which it very much looks...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The discovery of large oil fields in Kuwait. Kuwait's GDP per capita from 1985 to 2007 in US dollars and Kuwaiti . Rise and fall of Kuwait's GDP. Rise in inflation . Increase in foreign income. Problems faced by the employees in...»

Exploring gender role construction and conflicts in Niebelungenlied, the 13th Century German warrior epic

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Term papers   |   04/27/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The position of women in the medieval German state in the 13th century is a complex one when viewed through an historical lens that looks at gender and sex (using feminist theory) to understand this past era. What are the factors that shaped gender...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introductuon. The Niebelungenlied. The two parts to the text. Feminist reading applied to the material. The feudal order in the late Roman period. The emergence of a literature of female mystics. A key problem that Siegfried faces . A possible...»

The Jews of Denmark and Norway: A comparison of fates

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   04/27/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «"Having developed along parallel lines in many areas, the Nordic countries appear as an entity instead of as separate, sovereign countries. The differences of the nations, however, show up clearly when one investigates the fates of the Jewish...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Jewish population of Denmark prior to the war. Invasion of Norway and Denmark . The concurrent political situation within Norway . The German occupation of Denmark and Norway . The escape of 900 Jews from Denmark and the fate of...»

The revolutionary nature of Quebec's 'quiet revolution'

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   04/27/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction - 'The Quiet Revolution' is the name given to a period in Quebec's history commencing in 1960 and intersecting with the death of Quebec's Premier, Maurice Duplessis. It was a 'revolution' because a number of sweeping changes were made...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Historical context of ?The Quiet Revolution'. Impacts of the Quiet Revolution. The role of the French language . The political issue of Quebec's sovereignty . The large scale secularization of Quebec's society . The most politically...»

Beating the odds: How Chet Edwards won in the Texas 17th

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   04/30/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The redistricting effort in Texas had a singular goal: to increase the Republican majority in Texas' Congressional delegation. That goal was very nearly met perfectly, with all but one of the Anglo-Democrats targeted by redistricting losing their...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The candidates. Republican Arlene Wohlgemuth. Chet Edwards . The campaigns. Fundraising. PAC breakdown. Campaign strategy. The issues. Endorsements. Candidate strengths/weaknesses/advantages/disadvantages. Final results and ...»

Sacred Tantra

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Term papers   |   04/30/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Tantra, is set of mystical practices employing rituals, mythologies, and sacred sexuality to achieve divine awareness. It is a system of mysticism found in both Hindu and Buddhist spiritual traditions and perhaps predates them as well. This paper...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Tantrism according to Feurestein . The origins of tantra according to White . The earliest proto-tantric sexual rituals of Indo Vedic origin . The medieval iconography in Buddhist and Hindu cultures. Worshipping using food or very...»

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