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Boston Past and Present, 2002.
A discussion of the significance of three sites in Boston's social history, the Second Church in Boston, the old Scollay Square and the modern City Hall Plaza.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper will examine the history and significance of the Second Church in Boston; the old Scollay Square and the modern City Hall Plaza built on the same site; and the John Hancock Tower. All three sites embody the theme of change, which has dominated the architectural history of the city. Each, in its own way, represents a window upon Boston's history and the social forces that shaped the fabric of the city.
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Boston and the Breach with England, 2005.
A complete discussion of the prominence of Boston in the eventual breach with England.
3,680 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 127.95
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A complete discussion of the prominence of the city of Boston in the eventual breach and Colonial rebellion with England, including some of the important personages of Boston, and traditions and qualities of Boston that contributed to the break is provided in essay format. The paper looks at the impact of the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party.
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"The breach with England that preceded the American Revolution fomented primarily in Massachusetts and New England particularly Boston..."
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Embracing the Past, 2006.
This paper discusses how elements of the past, rather than being forgotten, shape society.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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In this article, the writer looks at William Faulkner's quote from Act I Scene III of 'Requiem for a Nun', "the past is never dead. It's not even the past". The writer points out that the play was intended to discuss the world of the characters in a small southern town. The writer further shows that the lines from the play relayed how events of the past continuously affected people in the present and suggests that this is a continuing cycle throughout society.
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"Although individuals may attempt to forget elements of the past, it is the past that allows society to be strengthened over time. Furthermore, due to the fact that what occurs in the past cannot be forgotten, the past continues to influence life, and therefore, remains part of the present. The concept of history demonstrates that "the past is never dead". Countries, such as the United States, are rich with historical evidence of their past. This occurs through the construction of museums, monuments, and buildings that house historical documentation."
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Gatsby and Loman's Past and Future, 2008.
This paper compares the past and families of Jay Gatsby in F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" and Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman".
941 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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The paper discusses how Jay Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby" and Willy Loman in "Death of a Salesman" are both men dreaming of a future, in large part as a reaction to the disappointments of their lives. The paper shows how Jay Gatsby conceals a past he finds inconvenient, although he understands his past and can address it honestly. The paper contrasts this to Willy Loman who tries to recapture a past, but fails because he cannot understand what that past is.
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"Gatsby has all but buried his past, at least to those who see him. The details of his family and his relationship with it are sparse. At the beginning of chapter 6, the first mention is made of "James Gatz of North Dakota" (Fitzgerald, 64) who became Jay Gatsby when he saw a yacht resting in seductive and treacherous shallows in Lake Superior."
"His family were "shiftless and unsuccessful farm people" (Fitzgerald, 65) whom he accepted as his parents only in a bare, reluctant biological sense. In his own conception of himself, he was an invention to which he stayed faithful to his tragic end, scrupulously dedicated to what F. Scott Fitzgerald refers to as "the service of a vast, vulgar, and meretricious beauty" (Fitzgerald, 65)"
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Boston, 2007.
An analysis of the economic, educational and cultural resources available in Boston, Massachusetts
987 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the historical roots and evolution of the city of Boston, Massachusetts. It describes Boston's economic climate, its transition from manufacturing to high technology and defense and, most recently, to healthcare and biotechnology. The paper then describes the availability of educational and cultural activities and centers in Boston.
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"Boston and its surrounding suburbs make it the leading center of higher education in the United States. The number of universities is extraordinary. The two largest universities directly within the city are Boston University and Northeastern University. Other Boston suburban schools include Boston College, Brandeis University, Emmanuel College, Emerson College, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Simmons College, Suffolk University, Tufts University, the University of Massachusetts, and Wellesley College. On the positive city, students at these universities keep the atmosphere in Boston young and invigorating relative to stodgier New England areas. However, Bostonians have a tendency to place too much emphasis on where you went to school before focusing on who you are as an individual and what you have to offer. This bias permeates throughout social circles and businesses seeking qualified job applicants. Yet, Boston's strong economy accommodates growth for anyone who is motivated to succeed."
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The Influence of the Past in MacLeod and Choy, 2002.
Looks at the representation of the past as a painful but potentially helpful influence in two books, "No Great Mischief" and "Paper Shadows: A Chinatown Childhood".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This essay will explore these two books MacLeod's "No Great Mischief" and Choy's "Paper Shadows: A Chinatown Childhood" in order to show how the past is represented as a painful and ghostly reality, which can also bring restoration for the characters that seek it. In this sense, part of accessing the past and allowing it to be a helpful influence is coming to terms with its shadows and its ghosts.
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"Boston Against Busing", 2002.
Book review of Roland Formisano's "Boston Against Busing: Race, Class and Ethnicity in the 1960s and the 1970s".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper reviews Roland Formisano's "Boston Against Busing", which shows how the anti-busing movement in Boston was just as much about class as it was about race. We see that class resentment lingers beneath the surface of racism.
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The Boston Massacre, 2007.
An overview of the key players and the cause and effect of the 1770 Boston Massacre.
942 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper examines how in 1770, increasing hostility and tension between the British military and Boston colonial civilians triggered an event that would turn the colonists into patriots who would oppose British rule. It also discusses how the Boston Massacre was not necessarily a battle, but an inciting incident that Paul Revere was able to turn into a piece of propaganda against the British and how it was thus a key event leading up to the Revolutionary War.
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"The Boston Massacre was instigated by a smaller series of events taking place in a much bigger picture. There was tension between the American colonist and the British in the spring of 1770 (The Library of Congress 2007). The events of March 5th were thus of a much smaller consequence that turned into a historically significant event. The Boston Massacre was instigated by a young apprentice Edward Garrick who called to a British Officer that he was late paying a bill. Garrick continued to yell, and when called over to the customs house, Garrick was hit on the head by the British private outside. "
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Constructing the Past as National History, 2002.
Argues that history written as "national" history shapes our understanding of the past.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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Statues and monuments to great leaders of the past are paid for and maintained by states at a great cost because they are often necessary to justify the legitimacy of the state. In this context, as this essay will argue, our understanding of the past is shaped by the writing of history as "national" history.
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The Boston Massacre, 2002.
Description of the Boston Massacre and the events leading up to and following the historical event.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 44.95
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The Boston Massacre was an unfortunate event in American history that fueled resentment against British rule and ultimately united the colonists in their drive for independence. This paper describes what happened on March 5, 1770 in Boston and traces the events leading up to and following the "massacre."
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Past and Present Issues on Social Security, 2006.
An analysis of past and present plans by the federal government in America relating to social security.
2,107 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper discusses a number of past and present plans and proposals that relate to social security in the United States. It discusses the the federal government's way of collecting social security revenue and how it has spent this revenue in the past. The paper concludes that social security will most probably not outlast the next two generations of Americans unless someone creates a feasible and well-designed plan of action to save the system.
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"Out of all of these plans and proposals, the idea of investing Social Security revenues collected from taxes in programs and entities that pay back a return on the investment is the best solution--for the short term. If the federal government were to take the revenue gathered from Social Security taxes and spend it on carefully-chosen programs, bonds, stocks and other high-yielding investments, the money earned on these investments could be mandated by a special act of Congress or by a Presidential order to remain solvent and "untouchable" for at least twenty years. In the long-term, it is clear that Social Security will most probably not outlast the next two generations of Americans unless someone or something comes along with a feasible and well-
designed plan of action to save a system which President Roosevelt viewed as essential to the welfare and continuing growth of the United States."
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Understanding the Past and the Present Tenses, 2005.
This paper seeks to understand the present and past tenses within "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner and "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" by Ernest Hemingway.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper explains that Faulkner uses the rose to symbolize Emily's coming death from the results of family tragedies in the past. The author points out that, in contrast, Hemingway's story reveals how giving sanctuary to those that are less fortunate is the greater faith through the present tense. The paper relates that, by taking action now, Hemingway's tale brings to life a more positive experience of faith than appears on the surface.
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"This literary analysis seeks to understand the present and past tenses within "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner and "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" by Ernest Hemingway. By effectively conveying the power of compassion toward the suicidal old man in Hemingway's tale, one can realize the power of the present tense to give faith and relief. In contrast to this, Faulkner shows how the past represents death and despair that Emily must undergo as her family legacy falls in the Deep South of the 19th century. The past is a powerful corrupter within "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner. The story essentially takes place in the rural South after the Civil War."
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How Today's Entrepreneur Is Different Than The Past., 2002.
Compares the skills required today for entreprenurship and running a bussines to the requirements of the past.
4,900 words (approx. 19.6 pages), 38 sources, $ 178.95
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The thesis of this paper is to outline that entrepreneur today has more responsibilities then they did in the past. Furthermore, the study will show that the skills needed for running a business today is different due to environmental change and change in product chain.
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Guyana: Past Economy and Present Infrastructure, 2002.
Discussion of the past economy of Guyana and the effect on the country of a $10 million investment.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 44.95
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his paper explores the past economy of Guyana and the present infrastructure and reviews the effect of $10 million investment on the country in national terms.
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