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The Economics of Texas Wildlife, 2002.
The impact of hunting and fishing on the Texas economy.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 106.95
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This is an analysis of the economic impact of hunting and fishing on the environment and economy of Texas.
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The U.S. in Texas: U.S. Support of the Texas Revolution, 2000.
Discussion of the many political and social reasons the U.S. entered the battle for independence and eventual statehood in Texas.
1,260 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 7 sources, $ 42.95
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"Texas has added many economic, political and strategic advantages to the United States. But Texas was not acquired by the simple task of colonization and claim; Texas was fought for and won from the Spanish Empire by the people of these United States. They did not enter this conflict without reason or resolution; they entered this battle for independence and eventual statehood for many political and social reasons. First, the already great abundance of United States immigrants in the Spanish State of Texas, or Tejas, at the time of the revolution aided in the approval in action by the U.S. Secondly, the comparisons of the citizens of Texas predicament to the United States? own revolution also aided in the agreement on U.S. initiative. Finally, the American dislike of the Spanish Empire and its wish to dissolve its influence in North America aided as well in American entrance into the affairs of the Texas Revolution."
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The Culture of Texas, 5200.
This paper discusses the influence of German descendants living in Texas on the culture of Texas.
3,430 words (approx. 13.7 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 97.95
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This paper explains that, although the German culture is not the only culture which has influenced the Texas of today, it is often considered one of the most significant influences historically as seem in the architectural landscape of the towns and cities, the art and music, Oktoberfest and the food of Texas. The author points out that the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston Texas is one example of the 19th century German art style in Texas and, in the southern and central parts of the state including in regions, such as Hill country and Medina County, there are many vernacular dwellings and churches fashioned in the style of traditional German homesteads. The paper relates that the influence of Germany on Texas culture is seen in the use of the accordion in Texan music and the popularity of the polka, which is largely German influenced.
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Introduction
Overview/History
Modern German Influence
Texas Art
Texas Architecture
Texas Music
Texas Culture/Ethnicity
Texas Philosophy
Historical Literature/Historiographical Literature
Conclusions
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"Many Germans in fact began arriving in Texas during 1848 when German Revolutions plagued Europe, and a majority of these early settlers formed close communal towns within the state. They looked forward to the opportunity of peace and a new life filled with opportunity and promise. The reasons that German immigrants flocked to the United States are not much different from the reasons many other settlers came to this country. They were looking for a better life for themselves and their families. In the process of immigrating and settling large parcels of formerly uninhabited land, they began to develop roots and inspire traditions that have become deeply ingrained in the culture of Texas today."
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Recidivism and the Texas Criminal Justice System, 2002.
This paper examines whether the Texas prison education system reduces recidivism in Texas state prisons.
4,012 words (approx. 16.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 108.95
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The focus of this study is on the Texas state prisons and the education system in the State prisons. Before analyzing the effects of the Texas education system on recidivism in Texas, the paper provides a general overview of the Texas criminal justice system and the general theories of rehabilitation. Furthermore, there is a discussion of the theory of education as a way of reducing recidivism. The paper investigates whether the Texas prison education system works in reducing recidivism. The case study of the Project RIO that is initiated by the State government which illustrates the fact that education system has to be combined with other strategies in order for the rate of recidivism to decline.
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"Although studies in the ?70s have shown that correctional higher education is significant in reducing recidivism rates, the public outcry against crime and opportunities given to inmates has resulted in a reversal of the educational approach towards inmates in the ?90s. In the early ?90s, elected representatives started to forbid federal tuition assistance to inmates. In the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, there was a provision that denied all prisoners access to federal Pell Grants. Essentially, the provision was included to deter prisoners from viewing prisons as relaxing places that offered educational opportunities (The Center on Crime, Communities & Culture, 1997)."
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The Texas Rangers, 205.
This paper presents a detailed history of the Texas Rangers, which for one hundred and seventy seven years has almost continually protected the residents of the state of Texas.
3,610 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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The paper explains that, in 1823, Stephen F. Austin, realizing a vital need to protect the people of Texas, organized a group of men, which would become the Texas Rangers, to "range" the frontier and guard against hostile Indians. The author points out that, in their earliest beginnings, the Rangers had only single shot pistols and rifles; therefore, they readily accepted the Colt .36 caliber five-shot revolver, which gave the Rangers deadly precision in defense of the Texas frontier. The paper relates that one of the most famous Texas Ranger was Captain Leander H. McNelly, who organized the "McNelly's Rangers" and was a man whose iron will and daring courage set the standard by which future Texas Rangers would be measured.
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"Captain John H. Rogers spent a better part of his career chasing the Conners, a gang of murderers and outlaws who had defied the civil authorities and in fact the whole country. These desperate men were the old man Conner and his three sons, Fred, William and John. The Conners were routinely joined by whatever criminal might be hiding out from the law. The Conners were incredible shots and lived almost like Indians in the forests of Sabine County. Rogers and his Rangers spent many years tracking down the Conners but were never able to find the notorious gang."
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History of the Texas Range Cattle, 2006.
An historical look at the Texas range cattle and cattle ranching.
6,104 words (approx. 24.4 pages), 25 sources, APA, $ 144.95
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This paper provides a history of the Texas Longhorn breed of cattle and the cattle ranching industry in Texas. The paper discusses the origins of the Texas Longhorn, explains why this particular breed thrived so well in Texas and looks at the history of cattle ranching in Texas, explaining that it was Texas's production of beef for the Confederacy that started the industry in the first place. The paper also describes the more famous trails used to herd cattle, the round-up that took place before driving the cattle across the trails and life on the range. Additionally, the paper discusses the impact of the cattle trade on the American economy and examines the cattle industry in America today.
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Arrival of Cattle in the Americas
Cattle Trade
Impacts of the Cattle Trade
Cattle Industry in America Today
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"In Texas, the climate conditions and the range conditions were ideal for the raising of cattle, and perhaps this was why Texas became so very good in cattle rearing and farming. In addition, there was a liberal land system in Texas at the time, and this made it easy to acquire land, which everyone did. Soon, small acreage owners began to let their cattle graze on unoccupied lands, and others who had invested most of their money in cattle, came to depend on the open ranges for pastures. Even though some cattle were used to feed the soldiers of the Confederate Troops at that time, for the most part, the cattle were all left alone, and they grew in numbers as well as in size, and according to estimates, there were about five million longhorns at the end of the Civil War. The Longhorns in fact had long legs, and lanky bodies, that seemed to have been designed for speed, and because of the fact that for centuries these cattle had been allowed to run wild, they had developed into creatures that could withstand droughts and blizzards and other adversities with ease. In addition, they did not need much water to survive, and they had strong horizontal horns that could attack when provoked."
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Texas v. White, 2002.
Summary of the legal suit brought to the United States Supreme Court by the state of Texas regarding the sale of Civil War bonds.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 115.95
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The case was Texas v. White. The state of Texas brought suit in the United States Supreme Court to have certain United States government bonds declared the property of the state, and to prevent the present holders of the bonds from collecting upon them. Texas had owned the bonds before the Civil War. As a means of financing during the war, while Texas was a member of the Confederacy, the bonds were sold. Texas now claimed that the sale was void and the bonds still belonged to the state.
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Violence in Texas Schools, 1999.
Examines causes & effects of juvenile violence in the nation & Texas, focusing on creation, provisions, enforcement & assessment of the Texas Safe Schools Act of 1995.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 14 sources, $ 95.95
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"CONTROLLING VIOLENCE AND DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR IN TEXAS SCHOOLS: A POLICY ANALYSIS OF THE TEXAS SAFE SCHOOLS ACT OF 1995
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This research examines the issue of controlling violence and disruptive behavior by students in Texas Schools. The focus of this examination is the Texas Safe Schools Act of 1995.
Criminal anti-social behavior on the part of youth in the in the 1990s is shockingly high and increasing in frequency. Persons under the age of 18 years old are responsible for approximately 32 percent of serious property crimes which are cleared by arrest and for approximately 17 percent of violent crimes cleared by arrest. In the instance of serious crime committed by young offenders, the types of crimes and the characteristics of the individuals committing the offenses are.."
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Wildlife Management, 2004.
This paper discusses the retention of farmland for recreational and wildlife conservation uses.
1,925 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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This paper explains that there is a need to evaluate the economic and social profitability of not selling rural or close-in suburban land for development, but rather retaining the land for farming or other uses, such as hunting and fishing, wildlife observations, running a rural bed and breakfast inn, and other non-farming activities. The author points out that, in 2001, the federal government made grants available to landowners in 28 states and Puerto Rico for conservation activities as part of the Endangered Species Act Landowner Incentive Program, an initiative established by Congress to provide financial assistance and incentives to private property owners who are willing to conserve listed species. The paper relates that the models created by Tara Wildlife Management Services and the Appalachian Growers Cooperative also provide lessons in the uses of land that do not involve ?factory farming? or use of non-biological farm inputs, but rather add to the beauty and small-scale economic utility of a landscape that might otherwise be lost.
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Statement of the Problem
Methodology
Introduction
Literature Review
Farmland
Non-Farmland
Discussion
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"A 24-year old organization, American Farmland Trust, has been on the forefront of a conservation movement designed to bring the benefits of wildlife and land conservation to farmers and to the communities that surround farms, especially if those communities have been encroached by urban or suburban sprawl. Many people would be surprised to know more than half the nation?s food production, in dollar value, comes form communities surrounding cities. ?The amount of U.S. fruit and vegetable production in these rapidly growing areas is even more astonishing, exceeding 75 percent.? The benefits of farm and ranch land as a backdrop for tourism and outdoor recreation is ample, as the chambers of commerce in Colorado?s Rocky Mountains, the Pennsylvania Dutch country around Lancaster, Pennsylvania and the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia would attest."
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German Influences in Texas, 2005.
This paper is a research proposal to study the extent to which native German cultural influences are not only present in society but also felt by the people living in Texas today.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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This examines how Texas' history is deeply infused with German influence because, in the early 1800s, Texas was portrayed in Germany as an available new territory with large plots of fertile land and much wild game, which attracted many Germans to Texas. The author points out that the research is limited to a historical exploratory analysis of German influence in Texas and oral interviews to provide additional information about the modern 'trends' in Texan culture and the extent to which natives believe German influence is still present within the state culture and identity.
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Introduction/Scope of Study
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Project Specs
Significance of Study
Methods
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"The researcher proposes that the questions developed for oral interviews remain brief and 'open ended' in order to insure that as much information as possible is gathered from participants. Questions will focus on the individuals background (cultural decent), perceptions of German influence in Texas, and likes/dislikes about perceived influences in Texas culture. From the information gathered from the oral interviews and literature review, the researcher will propose conclusions regarding the relevance of German influence in Texas culture today."
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Capital Punishment in the State of Texas, 2006.
A discussion of the debate and controversy surrounding the death penalty in Texas.
2,118 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 23 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper examines and discusses the application of the death penalty in the state of Texas. The paper explains that Texas executes more people than any other jurisdiction in the Western world and that this practice has given rise to a number of questions and controversies. The paper further explains that Texas's position on the death penalty and the pace at which it executes criminals, puts it in a position between acceleration and moderation and that the state must either find ways to maintain its status quo according to the law or roll back its capital punishment record to acceptable levels.
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"In Western civilization, the death penalty has been utilized for more than two thousand years, but not until the early 1800's did it become commonplace in American society. Since this time, the death penalty has been a topic of much debate, due to several events that placed it on the forefront of discussion, such as the Nuremberg trials in the 1940's and the execution of the Rosenbergs in 1953. Robert Jay Lifton and Greg Mitchell declare that capital punishment in America has "reached a state of profound confusion" for "more inmates were executed in (the U.S.) in 1999 than in any year since 1952," not to mention that the execution rate "has soared 800 percent in the past decade." 2 As a result, Americans "have argued passionately about the purposes, methods and effects of capital punishment," a fact that indicates that "the debate will only grow in volume and intensity of feeling." 3"
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The Texas Rangers, 2006.
A look at the origins of the Texas Rangers and how their role evolved from a military one to that of a police role.
876 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper traces the history and origins of the Texas Rangers and explains how they eventually evolved into an elite state police force. The paper discusses the Texas Ranger's role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the people of Texas, their involvement in the African-American struggle for full citizenship and civil rights, their mythic status among the people of Texas and how they have come to represent, at least in the minds and hearts of their fellow citizens, all that is good and noble in the American Character.
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"While these activities could still be called "soldierly," they do represent the slow movement of the Rangers toward a genuine police role. After all, the protection of life and limb is deemed, by no less a document than the Declaration of Independence, to be necessary to the pursuit of happiness. The Texas Rangers, in something resembling their original form, proved useful so long as Texas was still sparsely settled and "wide-open" territory. But as modern ideas of policing and criminal justice began to develop, the Rangers saw dramatic changes take place in their organization and its role."
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"The Texas 7", 2008.
A review of the book "The Texas 7: A True Story of Murder and a Daring Escape," by author Gary C. King.
823 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 29.95
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The paper discusses the book, "The Texas 7: A True Story of Murder and a Daring Escape," by author Gary C. King, which gives the reader a detailed account of the events leading up to the escape of seven inmates from the John Connally prison in South Texas. The paper discusses that the thesis of this book is that this mass-escape was a well-planned maneuver aimed at bringing attention to the alleged injustices of the Texas judicial system.
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"After all the escapees were back in custody, it was discovered that Patsy Gomez and Rual Rodriguez had conspired together to help the Texas Seven. George Rivas, the alleged ringleader, was extradited to Texas and sentenced to death. The other surviving members have also been put on death row and still wait for their death by lethal injection."
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Constitution of Texas, 2002.
A discussion of the flaws in the Constitution for the State of Texas and a comparison with neighboring states.
1,416 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines how there is a never-ending debate over which amendments of the constitution of Texas need revision, either partly or completely. It looks at how the constitution of Texas was adopted in 1876 and since then has been revised 377 times and how because of this, in many ways it is considered ridiculous, outdated and often proves to be trivial and sometimes unworkable. It discusses how the constitution of Texas is basically far longer than any other constitution of the United States and contains huge unnecessary details and since it has been revised so many times, contains sections that are now meaningless. It analyzes how the continual change in the constitution only indicates the failure of the state to implement laws that are more realistic.
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"Alabama, Colorado and Texas are all affected by this amendment which has undergone frequent revisions because the citizens of the states are not happy with the changes and fear the affect it would have on the state on a long-term basis. Many oppose the amendment of Section 49 of Article III, because they fear it will destroy the smaller units of the government, stop highway expansion and will make the state go into heavy debts since it might be unable to backfill the revenues lost to the local government bodies. Some also believe that it will cause the service districts, local governments and the date governments to fail since the state cannot spend more than 6% annually. This makes continuous backfilling impossible. The complete effect of this amendment in all three states will be disastrous because they will not be able to spend money on any of the services required by their constituency."
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Austin, Texas, 2002.
An overview of the history of Austin in the state of Texas.
1,098 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper provides a brief history of several of the founders of Austin and the influence they had on the area. The paper traces the beginnings of the development of the area from the early seventeen hundreds when Isidro de Espinosa set out to try and influence the Texas Indians with Christianity. It explores the story of Stephen Fuller Austin, who settled the area in the early eighteen hundreds with other families who shared his dream of farming the land. Other founders discussed are Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar who became President of Texas and Edwin Waller, the first mayor of Austin, Texas.
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"Much work still needed to be done once the city was established; that is where Edwin Waller came in. Born on Nov. 4, 1800, Waller was another important figure in Austin?s past. Casey M. Weaver states that Waller became the first mayor of the city of Austin (Weaver). He was in charge of surveying the land, selling lots, and getting public buildings built all around Austin. President Lamar appointed Waller the postmaster general of the Republic of Texas (Weaver). He was elected Chief Justice of Austin County in 1844, and re-elected in 1852 and 1854. ?Waller fathered seven children, and moved back to Austin to live with one of his daughters a few months before his death in January 1881? (Weaver). In Texas, there is a town, a country, and are at least two creeks named after Edwin Waller (Weaver)."
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