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Jefferson and Hancock: Defenders of Liberty, 2002.
Research paper on Thomas Jefferson and John Hancock presented in the form of an interview of the two men by a Philadelphia Gazette editor.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper is written in the form of an interview by a Philadelphia Gazette editor with two signers of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson and John Hancock.
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Boston Architecture, 2004.
This paper discusses two Boston architecture sites: Trinity Church and the John Hancock skyscraper in Copley Square.
1,305 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The paper explains that Trinity Church (1876) remains a historical wonder of religion and beauty, but the John Hancock skyscraper is both aesthetically unpleasant and structurally unsound. The author points out that the Trinity Church heralded the signature "Richardsonian Romanesque" style of its celebrated designer, H. H. Richardson, and presented a bold, fresh, new face and feeling for ecclesiastical architecture in America. The paper relates that neighboring the Trinity Church is the modern minimalist John Hancock skyscraper (1976), by far the tallest building in all of Boston, with a facade of blue reflective glass that makes it look like a giant test tube, a bizarre juxtaposition in style and purpose.
From the Paper
"The original Trinity Church in Boston was built by John Indicott in the 1700's. However, in 1860 the Vestry voted to move the church to a new location. In January of 1872, a 24,800 square foot plot of land was purchased in Boston, having been carefully chosen as the site for the church, and soon after committee meetings began to review architectural plans for the building. Gambrill and Richardson, a firm of H. H. Richardson, was commissioned to design the church. Additional funds were set aside for the building, allowing an additional plot of land to be purchased, adding nearly 15,000 feet to the original plan. The church is surrounded on all sides by streets, not other buildings that would restrict the view of the church. In April of 1873, engineers began driving wooden pilings, most of which were completed from July to September of this year. However, the Vestry became discouraged by the building cost estimates -- ranging from a soaring $355,000 to $640,000 -- and they halted work on the building until Richardson revised his plans, capping off the new estimates around $400,000. In November of 1876, the building was finally complete, and it was paid in full by February of 1877."
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Merger and Acquisition Deals, 2002.
Discusses the proposed merger between Fleet Bank and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company.
2,368 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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Beginning in the mid- to late-1990s, merger and acquisition (M and A) deals dominated the bank investment products and related businesses. Such mergers were seen as having the capacity to create financial services conglomerates offering everything from checking accounts to pension fund management. One proposed merger is that between Fleet Bank (now Fleet Boston Corp) and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. The paper considers this merger, offering an overview of the industry in which the firms are situated, company backgrounds and management, potential acquisition pricing and financing, benefits of the acquisition and post-merger operating strategies.
From the Paper
"D'Alessandro (1997) predicted some three years ago that life insurance companies would find themselves in the position of needing affiliations with other financial service providers in order to remain competitive in the new financial services sector. It is for these reasons that consolidation in the banking sector as well as mergers and acquisitions across the broad scale of the financial services/investment sectors have become characteristic of the industry environment today."
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Hewes & Douglass, 2006.
This paper examines the lives of George Robert Twelve Hewes and Frederick Douglass, while detailing their experiences in two totally different yet dramatic eras in American history.
899 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper details the life of former slave and abolitionist author Frederick Douglass, in 19th century America. Douglass himself was born a slave and as a young man seeking freedom, ran away to England to escape the bonds of slavery. This paper examines Douglass' firsthand understanding of the demoralizing conditions of slavery and his desire, from early on, to help to put an end to the situation. This paper details Douglass' involvement in successfully paving the way for the Abolition Movement in the United States. The writer also delves into the background of Hewes, a poor Boston shoemaker, who by virtue of a coincidental introduction to John Hancock, came to participate in the Boston Tea Party, an unusual role for someone of his humble station in life. The writer contends and explains why the era of Douglass was more representative, than that of Hewes. Hewes was an unusual man for his station in life, but Douglass was a common man for his station in life. Douglass exemplified and represented slaves of his time, while Hewes was an anomaly for his time. Hewes and Douglass themselves each made important, though different, contributions to America, which are described in this paper.
From the Paper
"While George Robert Twelve Hewes was clearly a man who was unusual for his time, Frederick Douglass was just as much a man of his time. He represented his era, and his era represented him: Douglass was a slave, and his era was slavery. However, Douglass helped pave the way for the successful Abolition Movement in the United States, and the post-Civil War abolition of American slavery in 1865. Frederick Douglass himself was born a slave, and as a young man seeking freedom, ran away first to the North, and then to England (when he was already a well-known author and speaker worldwide) in order to escape the bonds of slavery. It was the English who bought his freedom; only then could Douglass return to America a free man and be reunited there with his wife and children."
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Autism, 2006.
An article review studying autistic preschool children and the enhanced milieu teaching method.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the study by Terry B. Hancock and Ann P. Kaiser titled 'The Effects of Trainer-Implemented Enhanced Milieu Teaching on the Social Communication of Children with Autism'. According to the paper, this article examines the effects of enhanced milieu teaching on the social communication skills of preschool children with autism.
From the Paper
"In the December 22, 2003 issue of Journal of Research in Childhood Education, Eugene A. Geist discussed a case study in which research was conducted in an integrated preschool setting, which included children with a variety of disabilities as well as children who were considered to be typically developing (Geist 2003). Debate have raged for years over the best methodology to use in educating children with autism, with much of the research advocating developmentally appropriate practice as the best guide for teaching in early childhood (Geist 2003). Research also advocates formalized, structured teaching for children with autism, while Geist's study assessed the effectiveness of merging elements from both philosophies in order to address the educational needs of children with autism (Geist 2003). "
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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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Life on Mars, 2002.
A discussion of whether there is life on the planet Mars.
942 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper looks at literary and scientific documentation to assess whether the possibility exists that there is both life and an existing civilization in Mars and whether Mars is able to support human (or at least similar to the elements needed to support human living) life.
Outline
Introduction
Graham Hancock's "The Mars Mystery"
Summary of Scientific Speculations
List of Similarities between Mars and Earth
Evidence Supporting Life on Mars
Physical Structure and Composition of Mars
Chemical, Biological and Atmospheric Composition of Mars
Life is Possible on Mars
Civilization Existed on Mars
Space Missions and Probes
Space Mission/Programs Funded by Various Nations
Disqualification of Claims of Civilization on Mars
Conclusion
From the Paper
"These space probes and explorations about Mars brought about numerous information and even pictures of the planet's surface. However, it is difficult to obtain quality shots of the planet's surface because of its distance from the Earth, and accuracy and precision was sacrificed when information brought by these probes came into existence and knowledge of scientists and astronomers. One speculation that resulted from these studies and explorations is that aside from the possibility that Mars is capable of cultivating human life, there has been evidence supporting some scientists' claim that there existed a form of civilization in Mars."
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Colonial America, 2004.
This paper discusses key issues of the economy of colonial America.
4,275 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 113.95
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This paper explains that, prior to 1750, capitalistic practices and values were not central to the lives of North American colonists, who primarily were farmers. Most of the output from farmers was not for sale in the market, but, rather, was for family or local consumption. The author points out that there were two distinct growth spurts during the colonial period. The first and more rapid economic spurt occurred in each colonial region during the time of settlement, and the second spurt was during the 1740s and lasted to the Revolution. The paper relates that the American colonists issued the first paper money of any government in the Western world; the Massachusetts Bay Colony issued paper money in 1690, which were called "bills of public credit" and "bills of credit" and, by 1712, seven more colonies followed suit.
Table of Contents
Introduction
A Short Chronology of Early / Initial Colonial Economic Development
The Literature on America's Colonial Economy
What was the Rate of Economic Growth in the Colonies?
Legislation Promoting Manufacturing; Natural Resources Available to Colonies
Indentured Servitude as Part of the Colonial Economy
Slavery in the Colonial Period
Taxation in the Colonies
Taxation of Maritime Business
The Sugar Act - a New Kind of "Tax" - and its Ramifications
How Businessman Thomas Hancock Coped with Chaos in Colonial Currencies
From the Paper
"In May, 1607, colonists land at Jamestown, Virginia, but starvation and disease reduce the original 105 settlers to only 32, according to "The Almanac of American History". However, in 1608, new provisions arrive and a self-supporting project of raising corn is instituted - likely the first economic development in the colonies. Those same early Jamestown settlers brought skills at glassmaking with them and produce crafts, including beads, which are used in trade with Native Americans. Also in 1608, the London Company sends glass experts to Jamestown to build glass furnaces for future production (32). Jamestown's Captain John Smith learns how to cultivate corn from the Indians; he plants 40 acres of corn, which helps avoid continuing starvation problems, and leads to an industry of agriculture."
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