Articles of Confederation & The Constitution :
In 2 pages the
author discusses the differences between the Articles of
Confederation and the Constitution, and answers whether she
would have supported ratification of the new Constitution as
it was submitted to the states. Bibliography lists one source.
PCartcon.doc U.S. Constitution / Economy vs.
Bill of Rights.. A 6 page
paper that posits that although the constitution framed at the
Philadelphia Convention in 1787 is an excellent document,
that the framers left a document that continues to pit people
against economic rights. Touted as a democracy, individuals
do not have true electoral power. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Ecnybill.wps
The Enlightenment In America : Origins of the
Enlightenment
in America are explored in this 5 page paper. The ideas,
events and conditions that led up to the era are discussed, in
both Europe and America, with an emphasis on the latter.
The American Revolution is reported as being integral to the
Enlightenment and the influence of prominent figures such as
Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin are also noted.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Enlight.wps
Separation Of Church And State : This 5 page paper
looks at
the issue in America with a focus on the eighteenth century.
The Enlightenment is looked at as a factor in ideology during
the time period. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Churstat.wps
Separation of Powers : This 8 page paper provides a
sample
letter that discusses the separation of powers and Supreme
Court decisions in its regard. Several decisions are noted,
many of which address matters that arose during the Clinton
presidency. Bibliography lists 6 sources. SA26Pwr.wps
View Of The World And Society / The Enlightenment &
Scientific Revolution : 6 pages in length. Contributions to
the world during the enlightenment and scientific revolution
had such far-reaching and significant social and political
influence that their impacts upon life are not likely to be
duplicated in the near future. Indeed, the praise for such
progression during these two periods can be placed upon the
enlightened thinkers of that era; without their foresight of
what was in store for the future, the world and all of its
societies would not benefit from such technology. The writer
discusses the enlightenment and scientific revolution as they
pertain to the world and society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Scirevo.wps
Slavery In New England : A 5 page analysis of
slavery in
New England explores assumptions made by Piersen in Black
Yankees. The destruction of black family ties in the
eighteenth century is thought to have caused the failure of
blacks to become integrated into the dominant culture.
Bibliography lists 3 sources. Slave2.wps
Philip Freneau / Patriot Poet : A 6 page paper discussing the
life and works of the Revolutionary War poet who during his
lifetime was considered the Father of American Poetry, but is
now scarcely remembered at all. The paper analyzes why this
is so, and concludes that Freneaus influence on other writers
and political thinkers was greater than the originality of his
work. Bibliography lists three sources. Freneau.wps
The Genius of George Washington : A 4 page research
paper
which examines the book by Edmund S. Morgan whose basic
premise is that Washingtons genius lay primarily in his use
and understanding of the principles of power. Morgan makes
a good case for this argument as he gives insight into
Washingtons character and the politics that were prevalent
during the American Revolution. No additional sources cited.
Emorgan.wps
"The Real George Washington" : Brief
sociocultural analysis
(4 pages in length) of Mason Weems' fictional book about
George Washington (best known for the infamous "cherry
tree" tale)- Author discusses nationalistic pride-related
reasons for Weems having created so many promotional
falsehoods about our nation's first president. Bibliography
lists 3 sources. Georwash.wps
We The Divided People - America In Its Infancy : A 5-page
paper that examines the political, cultural, and geographical
differences that existed within the population of the United
States following the Revolutionary War and how these
differences contributed to the onset of the Civil War.
Included is a discussion of America's massive expansion into
the western territories following the Revolution and how this
expansion and the opening of the National Road contributed
to resentments between the northern and the southern
sections of the nation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
LCAmeric.doc
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