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David McCullough's '1776', 2006.
A review of David McCullough's historical analysis, '1776'.
2,263 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper takes a look at '1776' by David McCullough. According to the paper, '1776' is an intensely human story of the brave men who marched with General George Washington in the year when the Declaration of Independence was signed. The paper discusses how '1776' is a very powerful drama written with exemplary narrative vitality and awareness.
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"Since McCullough has chosen to relate the story of 1776 through the people and characters that participated in the American struggle for independence from Great Britain, it seems appropriate to address the individuals themselves rather than focus on physical events and occurrences, something which many past historians on the Revolutionary War opted to utilize as their academic foundation. In Part One, Chapter One, we are introduced to a major player in 1776, namely, King George III of Great Britain who "rode in royal splendor from St. James Palace to the Palace of Westminster (to) address the opening of Parliament on the increasingly distressing issue of war in America." Apparently, certain members of the House of Lords were firmly behind their king and were convinced that if England invaded the colonies that victory would be theirs in a relatively short period of time. "
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"1776" by David McCullough, 2007.
This paper discusses David McCullough's book "1776" about the American Revolution.
872 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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The paper discusses the book "1776" which chronicles and celebrates the birth of the United States. The paper relates that McCullough focuses largely on George Washington as the symbolic and popular military leader. The paper maintains that "1776" serves an important sociological function in making the American Revolution more realistic and less mythic. The paper notes that although "1776" is written in narrative, popular form it is bolstered by extensive references to primary sources.
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"Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and two-time recipient of the National Book Award, David McCullough seduces critics and scholars as well as the general public with his historical writing. His biography of John Adams earned him the Pulitzer as well as a one-year stint at the top of the New York Times bestseller list. McCullough has received honorary degrees from Yale University and dozens of other institutions as well as a litany of literary prizes. McCullough is a Pittsburgh native currently residing in Massachusetts. Both a populist and an esteemed author, McCullough has worked in film and television and has also spoken before a joint session of Congress."
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U.S. Foreign Policy, 1776-1830, 1999.
A look at the evolution of the policy, focusing on origins, purpose and impact of the Monroe Doctrine, colonialism, nationalism, neutrality, isolationism and intervention, during the years 1776-1830.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, $ 63.95
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This research paper discusses whether the Monroe Doctrine formed part of a coherent and consistent American foreign policy during the period 1776 to 1830. The Monroe Doctrine was issued in reaction to a specific set of circumstances related to American perceptions of threatened intervention by European powers in North and South America. It, nevertheless, reaffirmed and was consistent with mainstream themes of American foreign policy since the American Revolution, namely, the avoidance of entanglement of the United States in the affairs of the rest of the world, except as required for the protection of its commercial interests and its own defense against attack. It reflected American commitment to the ideals of the Revolution
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"MONROE DOCTRINE AND U. S. FOREIGN POLICY (1776-1830)
This research paper discusses whether the Monroe Doctrine formed part of a coherent and consistent American foreign policy during the period 1776 to 1830. The Monroe Doctrine was issued in reaction to a specific set of circumstances related to American perceptions of threatened intervention by European powers in North and South America. It, nevertheless, reaffirmed and was consistent with mainstream themes of American foreign policy since the American Revolution, namely, the avoidance of entanglement of the United States in the affairs of the rest of the world, except as required for the protection of its commercial interests and its own defense against attack. It reflected American commitment to the ideals of the Revolution, individual liberty and a republican form of government. In ..."
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1776, 2002.
The events of 1776.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper is a critical analysis of the events of 1776 as a reflection of the times.
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News and Media in 1776, 2004.
This paper is concerned with the means of communication in 1776 as compared to information exchange in 2004.
1,348 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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The paper draws on the work of several thinkers, including Christopher Bayly and Robert Darnton, to present a picture of a world that was global and complex. The author argues that there are both differences and similarities between the world of 1776 and today.
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"Robert Darnton, in the introduction to his presidential address to the American Historical Association of 1999, speaks of the role of the media and communication systems in the ? Old Regime ? of France, circa 1750. He argues that the way in which people tend to view the modern era ? as a unique ? information age ? does not give proper weight to the role of history, and in particular, to the ? history of communication (Darnton 207). ? He states : ? Standing here on the threshold of the year 2000, it appears that the road to the new millennium leads through Silicon Valley. We have entered the information age, and the future, it seems, will be determined by the media? I would like to dispute that view. Whatever its value as prophecy, it will not work for history, because it conveys a specious sense of a break with the past (ibid 207). ? Like Darnton, I believe that we should view history as a continuum rather than as a series of punctuated phases. I think that a view of the present which does not account for the past is problematic and those who would view their age in these terms are short-sighted. At the same time, however, there is also a certain danger in Darnton?s view, and it is that we may forget the uniqueness of our own era, for every era has its unique aspects."
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The Many Revolutions of 1776, 2008.
This paper examines the American Revolution and the thirteen colonies' different attitudes towards independence.
967 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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The paper discusses how the American Revolution came about as a result of a complex process of compromise and coordination among the unique interests of the thirteen colonies. The paper discusses the differences between the colonies in terms of their economies, the differing population numbers of Loyalists to the Crown and the colonies' timing of the declaration of independence. The paper explains how, after the Revolution, the Articles of Confederation allowed these disparate colonies to continue to maintain their "sovereignty, freedom and independence".
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"The character of the American Revolution of 1776 had a lot to do with the nature of the colonies themselves, so in a sense one could almost say that there were as many Revolutions during the time frame of the 1770s as there were colonies. The unique way in which the eastern coast of North America had been colonized since the 1600s affected the way each of the colonies grew and developed and also the way that each one would react to the possibility of Revolution or to the various incidents involving British actions in North America over the years leading up to it."
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"The Tide Turns", 2001.
This paper examines the Campaign of 1776 in the American Revolution using Donald Barr Chidsey?s book "The Tide Turns: An informal History of the Campaign of 1776 in the American Revolution".
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper presents an overview of the history of the Campaign of 1776 in the American Revolution. Using Donald Barr Chidsey?s book "The Tide Turns: An informal History of the Campaign of 1776 in the American Revolution", the writer of this paper presents a look at the events leading to the 1776 victory by American troops. It discusses the positions of both the American colonies and the English rule at the time, and examines how the Americans overcame the British in a 7-year long Revolution. It also examines the strategical war decisions of both sides such as where to move the troops when, and how this determined which side gained victory.
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"Throughout the world America is known as the strongest nation there is. We are noted for our economic, military and political power and we use our forces and resources to protect not only the freedom of our citizens but also the freedom of residents around the world. We have grown so accustomed to our lofty status in the world that we seldom remember how young we are and how close we came to never being who we are today. The American Revolution worked to make a final and permanent separation between those who lived in the American colonies and the English rule they had fled to escape. While we had moxy and determination we were a small and severely under funded campaign when going against the massive and well established British forces. Donald Barr Chidsey presents an informal yet complete history of the American Revolution turning point and how it launched the America that we know and love today."
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American Identity and Colonialism, 2002.
This paper traces the evolution of America's identity using elements of the musical 1776. It concentrates on the Founding Fathers and their drive for freedom and the large role that an American identity played in independence.
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This paper uses extensive information about colonial America and discusses the issue of an American identity. Analysis of the film 1776 and Thomas Paine?s Common Sense is used to demonstrate the strength of this identity. The thesis is as follows: As the film 1776 clearly demonstrates, during the American Revolution an American identity was stronger than it had ever been.
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"Early American colonies were viewed as very individual and indeed in many instances had much closer ties to England than they did with each other. However, ties with England began to fray due to the poor of the colonies by England. Early examples of this were the Navigation Acts of 1660, which regulated commerce and ensured that ?everything went through England.? From this time, an American identity began to form. As tensions between England and the colonies grew stronger other factors arose to further the development of an American identity. ?Choice? in shopping and material possessions and the ?standardization of consumer behavior? (similar goods being available throughout the colonies ) enhanced unity throughout America. As the film 1776 clearly demonstrates, during the American Revolution an American identity was stronger than it had ever been."
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Thomas Jefferson's Presidency, 2002.
This paper describes how Thomas Jefferson's presidency was revolutionary, as was the history of America in 1776.
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This ten-page graduate paper describes how Thomas Jefferson's presidency was revolutionary, as was the history of America in 1776. Jefferson continued his work of achieving freedom for America during his presidency. His presidency and that of James Madison, as well as the presidency of James Monroe was Republican. All these presidents worked at expanding the territory of United States and the latter two followed the revolutionary example of Jefferson.
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Two Monumental Declarations, 2002.
Comparison of the ?Declaration of Rights of Man? (1789 - France) and the ?Declaration of Independence? (1776 - USA)
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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?The Declaration of Independence? by 13 British North American colonies in 1776 and the ?Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizens? passed by the National Assembly of France in 1789 are two of the most important documents ever written in the history of Western Civilization. This paper shows how both the documents were greatly influenced by the Age of Enlightenment and the thoughts of philosophers such as the 17th century Englishman John Locke and the leading French philosopher of the time, Jean Jacques Rousseau. This essay is a comparison of the two documents.
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"Although The Declaration of Independence (1776) was basically a proclamation of freedom by American colonists from British rule, it was also a statement of principle about the natural and inalienable rights of men and contained a list of grievances against the British monarch of the time, King George III. The Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizens adopted 13 years later in France, on the other hand, was not a proclamation of independence from foreign rule and did not contain grievances against any ruler?it was, however, similar to the American Declaration of Independence in many ways. The similarity of the two documents is not surprising. Although the main author of the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizens was Abbe Emmanuel Sieyes, French priest and revolutionary, it is widely believed that its first draft was written one month earlier by the Marquis de Lafayette with help from Thomas Jefferson, who was a personal friend of Lafayette and a US minister to France at the time. Thomas Jefferson is, of course, the main author of the Declaration of Independence."
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Valley Forge, 2007.
An analysis of the history of the events of 1776-1777 in Valley Forge.
3,470 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 97.95
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This paper discusses the background of the suffering that took place during the winter of 1776-1777 at Valley Forge. It then examines the state of the American forces before, during and after their winter encampment at Valley Forge. The paper then discusses the effect of the quality of military leadership on the successful outcome of the campaign.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature
Background and Overview
Conditions at Valley Force
The American Forces after Valley Forge
Chapter 3: Analysis and Discussion
Chapter 4: Summary and Conclusions
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"Many people find managing others in a corporate setting one of the most difficult challenges they encounter in their lives. Just imagine, then, what it must have been like for General Washington at Valley Forge. Not only was he tasked with defeating the superior British forces, he had to do this using the tools, methods and manpower that he had available, as well as a congressional cabal that was actively seeking his replacement. The fact that Washington and his general staff accomplished what they did with what they had would suggest that these leaders would be even more effective on today's battlefield."
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The American Revolution, 2007.
An analysis of the contributions of the Seven Year's War, the thriving economy of colonies and the injustices of British rule to the 1776 American Revolution.
735 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the various events and conditions that led up the 1776 American Revolution. It looks at three of the biggest contributory factors, namely, the Seven Year's War, the thriving economy of the colonies and the injustices of British rule, as manifested in policies such as the tax on tea and the Stamp Act. The paper argues that conditions such as the Seven Year's War and the economic growth in the colonies provided a strong foundation, while the Stamp Act was the kindling that ignited revolutionary fervor.
Table of Contents:
Seven Years War
Unjust Laws
Economic Growth
Summing Up
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"In conclusion, a myriad of events and conditions laid the foundation for the American Revolution, which culminated in the birth of the country in 1776. Fifty years earlier, the Seven Years War drove out the French colonizers, decimated Native American nations and also crippled the British military. The British Parliament scrambled to make up for the economic shortfall by taxing the American colonies. The American colonists, however, rightfully questioned the legality and morality of these taxes, contributing to the revolutionary fervor."
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The Development of America, 2008.
A personal position on Jon Butler's ideas in "Becoming America: The Revolution Before 1776".
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The paper looks at Jon Butler's "Becoming America: The Revolution Before 1776" where Butler asserts that the combination of five important factors were critical to the development of America. The paper disagrees and contends that the tremendous economic growth present during that time was the most critical factor. The paper supports the position that money is what made the significant difference in the survival of the colonies as an independent entity.
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"Butler's comments regarding politics of the day outline the operation of local and imperial administration, the rise of the colonial assemblies, and the expansion of the crown of England's claims of authority over the colonists and the new land they inhabited. Appointed rather than elected officials conducted most local government, and even when colonists were given the chance to vote, most did not. Moreover, not everyone was allowed to vote, as women, servants, slaves, Indians, and those without property were denied that right. At this time, voting was a new process that many eligible men were not familiar with, so they were reluctant to use their vote. The fact that a democratic voting process was in place represented a shift from the monarchy to a modern hierarchal society, and finally a democratic nation."
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The American Revolution, 2006.
A discussion of whether the period from 1776 to 1787 was truly a revolutionary era in America.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper discusses the issue of whether the period from 1776 to 1787 was truly a revolutionary era in America. It contends that although the era was revolutionary, only a few key groups benefited from freedom and democracy.
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Weapons and Ammunition, 2006.
This paper examines the improvements in gun technology and the predominant influences on the conduct of war between 1776 and 1918.
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The writer of this paper give a detailed overview into the technical workings of specific rifles and cannons which were used during various wars in the U.S. between 1776-1918. This paper probes the effectiveness of the rifle and cannon which were driven by new innovations in metallurgy, chemistry and ballistics during the 19th century. Specific weapons and firearms reviewed in this paper include: Breechloading rifles and cannons, flintlock rifle and conoidal bullets.
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"The flintlock rifle had a slower rate of fire than the musket, but was superior in accuracy and range. The rate of fire was slowed because of the complicated loading process. Each bullet was hammered into the barrel with a mallet, adding gunpowder in a separate action. Nonetheless, it was the dominant weapon in the American Revolution, and the rifle and rifleman became common in Europe as a result."
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