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Essays 1981 - 2010

A Short History of Progress - Or Lack Thereof

past, we can use it to predict what our likely future is, and that should give anyone pause, for our past is not particularly whol...

History Of Leadership Theories

theory (ChangingMinds.org, Trait, 2007). Trait theory still insisted that people were born with certain traits that "are particul...

Foreign Policy Articles

the Secretary of State, among others. In other words, the "kind of behavior that permeates the group shapes the nature of the powe...

Education and the Essential Component of History

In five pages this paper examines the significance of the subject of history in the classroom. Three sources are cited in the bib...

Introduction to West African History by Michael Crowder

In five pages this paper examines how West Africans were affected culturally and politically by the colonial rule of France and Gr...

A History of Blacks in America From the Oppression of Slavery to the Civil Rights' Movement

direction that this country would ultimately take. They were also critical elements in determining the ultimate fate of the Afric...

Spain's Economic History

Ferdinand made Spain a great power - politically, socially, culturally, and economically. According to Bendiner (1983), it was al...

A History of the English Language

This paper examines four different variations of the English language, ranging from Old English to current English. This eight pa...

History of the Crusades in the Latter Middle Ages

The latter part of the Middle Ages was dominated by the Crusades. This research paper examines the campaign's effect on that part ...

The History of Photography

This paper discusses the history of photography, and discusses chemicals, lenses, and the impact of photography on art and journa...

Child Abuse History and Definition

Journal of Psychohistory, deMauses story tells a story of thousands of years of crimes against children, ranging from infanticide ...

US and a History of the Women's Suffrage Movement

movements, such as slavery and temperance3. Following the Civil War, womens rights leaders hoped to receive universal suffrage, an...

A Police Corruption History Including Issues and Solution Possibilities

police corruption came to light during the Chicago illegal drug trade from as early as 1890. During the early 1900s, there were fe...

History of Teddy Bears Collectibles

bear that resembled the cub featured in the caricature (History of the Teddy Bear, 2002). Soon, the bear, dubbed "Teddys Bear," w...

History and Impact of the Cold War

slow process of the building up of defences between the ever expanding Eastern block and the strong alliance of the Western countr...

Agriculture's Development History

Earth supplied the people with abundance in the form of that which they had given back to her. In other words, the seeds that they...

Analyzing the History of Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream

Both locally and globally they support and work with the Business for Social Responsibility organization which helped establish ov...

A Literary History of Texas' Independence Movement

Erasmo Seguin, father of Juan. The elder Seguins actions were motivated by his identity as a Texan, rather than as a Mexican citiz...

Micro Computers and Their History

In five pages the microcomputers' history from the 1970s to the present day is considered in a time line of changes and important ...

Using Technology to Help Teach World History

This 5 page paper discusses ways to use the computer, Internet and other technology to teach world history. The writer argues that...

Fax Technology and its History

In five pages this historical overview of fax technology and its development dates back to 1843 and continues through its evolutio...

History and Citizen Kane

flashbacks in the movie) (Street 48). Through these interviews, the audience learns that Kane inherited a fortune at a young age, ...

Pythagorean Theorem and its History

was more than just a group that studied mathematical equations, however. The group was more cult-like than anything, and actually...

History of the Marines

newspapers in 1945, it was little more than a grainy outline of men and their wafting flag, but for millions it captured the essen...

NYC's Subway History

In eight pages this paper traces the subway system of New York City back to 1904 and considers its widespread impact as well as ef...

History of Chasidism

This pivotal Judaism movement is examined in terms of its 18th century development as well as its contemporary practice with prose...

'A Rose for Emily' by William Faulkner and Southern History

In seven pages this paper examines the history of the Old South as it reveals intself in William Faulkner's short story. Four oth...

History of the Huns

In five pages this paper examines the Huns in terms of history and origin. Five sources are cited in the bibliography....

New York's Bread Making History

In five pages this paper discusses NY's bread making history from its origins to its commercial development. Five sources are cit...

The History of Aircraft Carriers

This paper addresses the historical and strategic significance of naval aircraft carriers. This eleven page paper has nine source...