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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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Race Relations and the U.S. Supreme Court, 2002.
This paper discusses the use of the U.S. Supreme Court, from the end of the Civil War through 1917, to support the beliefs that truly all men are created equal.
1,075 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper discusses the use of the U.S. Supreme Court by Blacks, Chinese and others to end discrimination, segregation and disenfranchisement by initiating and challenging regional legal decisions. The paper describes important U.S. Supreme court cases of this period: Roberts vs. the City of Boston ("separate but equal" doctrine), Ho Ah Kow vs. Nunan (discrimination against Chinese), Plessy vs. Ferguson (state's rights to enact its own laws) and Buchanan vs. Warley ( states cannot officially segregate African Americans into residential districts).
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"For example, the Chinese, who comprised a critical element in building the fortunes of the West, were denied many of the rights whites freely enjoyed. The Chinese persevered in this hostile climate and succeeded in broadening the definition of "American." The Chinese achieved Constitutional rights and led the way for other immigrant groups yet to come. In Ho ah Kow vs. Nunan, Ho Ah Kow sued a San Francisco sheriff who followed a racially-motivated law that decreed all prisoners have their hair cut at the uniform length of one inch long upon entering jail."
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Campaign for U.S. Senate: Race to the Top, 2004.
Paper about an imaginary campaign for the U.S. Senate.
1,128 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper pretends the author is running for the U.S. Senate and outlines the concerns and hurdles that will have to be faced in getting elected.
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"I have decided to run for the United States senate in order to advance a policy of finding and using alternative energy sources to reduce and eventually eliminate our reliance on oil. I am running on the Green Party ticket, which presents some difficulties in an of itself. However, I have a strong campaign staff behind me, a positive and popular public message, and some amazing and dedicated volunteers to help me. I know that I can do this."
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The Black Race in the U.S., 2002.
A look at how the "white race" viewed the "black race" over time in the United States.
1,895 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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It is the classic example of what came first, the chicken or the egg? Did racism promote slavery, or did slavery promote racism? This paper discusses how it can be seen that, prior to slavery, racist notions of Africans did not exist in the same context as they did after slavery. Europeans actually admired and revered Africans, seeing them as pious and royal. When slavery took form, slave owners needed to ?declare war? on their ?enemies,? thus creating racist conceptions of all Africans for their own security. It explains that theorists tried to explain these circumstances through biological classifications and observed behavior; all these ?theories? tended to be racist excuses. Jointly, institutional slavery and the following thought processes of Europeans contributed to the making and meaning of the ?black race? in the United States.
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T"he making and meaning of the "African race" in the United States originated in the seventeenth century when the British Empire began importing slaves to its American and Caribbean island colonies. As the cash crop enterprises in these colonies expanded in the colonies, the demand for laborers also increased. Plantation owners justified the utilization of Africans as slaves to fulfill that labor demand; racism then took advantage of the uneven social structures, free ?whites? and enslaved ?blacks,? and thrived. Paralleling these historical events were the rise of pseudoscientific theories that developed primitive and uncorroborated hypotheses about race classification."
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Reconstruction Period And Race Relations, 2002.
Discusses race relations during the Reconstruction period in the U.S. and takes a look at their lasting impact on race relations today.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the issue of race relations during the Reconstruction period with reference to the book "A short History of Reconstruction" by Eric Foner. Reconstruction was the time immediately after the Civil war that showed the deep and sharp racial division that existed in the American society and the author is of the view that many of the race-related problems that still persist in the country have their roots in the Reconstruction period.
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The 1998 U.S. Senate Race, 2002.
A look at the 1998 Senate race between Alfonse D?Amato and Charles Schumer, with an emphasis on their stand on crime.
1,526 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper examines the 1998 Senate race between the Republican, Alfonse D?Amato and the Democrat Charles Schumer. In particular it discusses how D?Amato and Schumer both employed similar strategies in their political campaigns: selling their credentials on being tough on crime and undercutting their opponents for their "weakness". While D?Amato proposed the use of tougher penalties to reduce crime, Schumer provided a comprehensive approach that encompasses preventive and deterrent approaches. It also evaluates how because of his unpopular anti-gun control stance, D?Amato relied heavily on his ammunition for counterattacking Schumer on his votes against stricter mandatory sentencing and how apart from attacking his opponent, Schumer was able to use his formidable track record of writing crime bills and relatives of shooting victims in news conferences to project himself as a representative of the people.
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"In contrast, Schumer had a broader perspective about the issue of crime and had proposed an integrated set of solutions for resolving the problem. He was the creator of the 1994 crime bill that included a wide range of policies: 1) mandated life sentences with parole for three-time criminals; 2) increased the number of crimes punishable by capital punishment; 3) provided funding for police officers, prisons, along with drug treatment and youth programs; 4) classified stalking and domestic abuse as Federal crimes; 5) banned specific assault weapons; and 6) made the import of child pornography illegal (Dao, "Schumer and D?Amato," 1998, p. B5). Therefore, Schumer had always adopted a comprehensive approach towards crime control. "
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"China's Economy: U.S. and E.U. Get Tough on Textiles", 2005.
A review of the article "China's Economy: U.S. and E.U. Get Tough on Textiles".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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"This paper discusses an article from the Economist Intelligence Unit, a publication of The Economist, entitled "China's Economy: U.S. and E.U. Get Tough on Textiles" as it relates to the price pressures on apparels in the U.S. market. These issues are examined from a macroeconomic perspective with an emphasis on Keynesian and neo-classical macroeconomic theory.
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"Following the end of quotas on textile imports from China as of 1 January 2005, both the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) have witnessed a massive influx of textile imports from China: "U.S. imports of Chinese clothing swelled in January, a rush of new products following the end of international quotas that for decades had limited global apparel trade" (Chinese, 2005, para.1). While increases have been across the board, three categories in particular have seen huge increases: cotton knit shirts, blouses and cotton trousers, and these have been targeted for renewed protectionist quotas by both the US and the EU (China, 2005, para.2). "
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The U.S. and the U.N. Rights of the Child Convention, 2002.
This paper discusses why the U.S. hasn't signed the treaty on the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child.
5,060 words (approx. 20.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 127.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination, written from a legal standpoint, of the treaty on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children. The paper concludes the U. S. is willing to intervene in other international problems, such as oil; and therefore, it should make a public statement to protect the world?s most precious commodity, children, by supporting the treaty.
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Introduction
What Is It
What It Protects
What about the Legal Standpoint
Why Is Treaty Needed
Why Won't the U.S. Sign?
Reasons for Signing the Treaty
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"While there are many political reasons that the US may refuse to sign the treaty, one of the chief causes for concern might be the establishment of an International Criminal Court. Many UN delegates support the idea of an International Criminal Court but the United States has been steadfast in its refusal to agree. An international criminal court might begin the slippery slope of descent to the power of individual nations when it comes to many issues including the treaty.If the international criminal court gains favor and power in the future it is feasible that the court could be used to enforce the treaty."
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U.S. Trade Balance and Exchange Rate, 2006.
This paper analyzes the issue of the U.S. trade balance and its significant impact on the exchange rate in America due to the burgeoning trade deficit and declining value of the dollar against other major world currencies.
1,922 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper examines the relationship between the trade balance and the exchange rate. The writer details the general rule of economics that states a negative trade deficit normally leads to a weaker currency while trade surplus results in enhanced value of currency, although there are exceptions to the rule, which are detailed in this paper. This paper discusses the issue of the U.S. trade balance and its effect on the exchange rate of the country's currency which is currently in the limelight due to the burgeoning U.S. trade deficit and the declining value of the dollar against other major world currencies. The writer of this paper delves into America's economy against that of China's and questions whether the U.S. dollar will retain its status of the reserve currency in the long run. This paper touches on the opinions and views of economists and U.S. treasury officials who contend that the current trade deficit is nothing to be alarmed about as the country's economy and the U.S. dollar survived a similar slide in the late 1980s. This paper also discusses the opinion of the U.S. administration that believes the alleged under-valuation of the Chinese Yen is a prime source for the deficit problems since there is a huge and growing trade imbalance between the U.S. exports and imports to China. The well-researched and well-written paper clearly define the terms: Trade balance, exchange rate and reserve currency.
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What is Trade Balance?
What is Exchange Rate?
The Extent of Trade Balance Deficit in the U.S.
What is a Reserve Currency?
Can the U.S. Dollar Retain its 'Reserve Currency' Status for Long?
Is the U.S. Trade Deficit Sustainable?
Is China the Source of the Deficit Problem?
Possible Solutions to the Trade Deficit Problem
Conclusion
References
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"The key question is, can the US dollar retain its status of the resrve currency for long? History suggests that it may not. Before the advent of the dollar as the world's reserve currency, the British Pound had enjoyed such a status. Between the two World Wars and the post-World War II period saw the weakeing of the British economy. As a result, the British Pound was devalued by 30% in 1949, effectively ending its run as the world's reserve currency and the start of the dollar's reign. Dollar has been able to retain its status as the reserve currency since it was relatively stable, was backed up by the formidable economy of the US, low interest rates and the absence of an alternative currency."
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U.S. and Vietnam?s Misperceptions during the Vietnam Conflict, 2002.
This paper explains how the U.S. and Vietnam?s misperceptions of each other affected the way they fought the war, mentioning the My Lai massacre and the affect this had on the way Vietnamese perceived the United States.
1,360 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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Because of the way the Americans fought this war, the Vietnamese had different perceptions or misperceptions of the United States. All of the assigned readings make this point valid. Many of the Vietnamese civilians saw the American soldiers as instruments for America?s leaders wanting their war machine to defeat the North Vietnamese, not to help Vietnam, but just to win. American leaders were making their decisions by listening to certain people ?who didn?t really know what they were dealing with.? This paper explains how the Americans misunderstood the Vietnamese and what went wrong when they tried to take over the fight between North and South Vietnam.
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"After reading the assigned books for this paper, I have come to the conclusion that the way the US fought this war was not very honorable. The American military leaders back in the United States did not know enough about what was really going on in Vietnam and as a direct result, they underestimated the power of the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese Regular Army. Herr makes this evident when he says ?there is a point of view that the United States got involved in the Vietnam War ... simply because we thought it would be easy.?1 "
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Literature about the U.S.'s Beginning, 2005.
This paper discusses Nathanial Hawthorne's "Hester Prynne" and Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" as representatives of the U.S.'s growth into a respectable nation.
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This paper explains that, from a literature point of view, Nathanial Hawthorne's "Hester Prynne" was the first vision of the Moral Majority, a prejudiced people whose belief in what is right could not be swayed by the forgiveness of understanding of a special situation. The author points out that Hawthorne sets this story not merely within the Puritan framework but also in a general Christian milieu; red is the symbol of Christ's blood and not just a symbol of shame and the devil as seem by the Puritans in this book. The paper relates that Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" is one of the most influential anti-slavery books ever written, which really widened the gulf between the North and the South.
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"As one reads this story, one can be convinced that Hester Pryenn is one of the strongest and most self-assured women in literature. The Reverend was young, came from England (therefore was not yet inured to the American Puritan ways), and was ambitious. So, if there is one thing that Hawthorne teaches us about the Puritans is that they tend to respect ambition over any sexual sinning. This refers to men, of course, women were left to gossip and knit, bear children and other hardships without complaining, considering it God's work. Hawthorne does not provide any sort of evil characteristic for Dimmesdale. It is his punishment, one supposes, that he is to administer the public punishment to Hester."
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Race Relations, 2006.
This paper discusses the social and political contexts of race in British North America, the early U.S., in French St. Dominique and Haiti.
1,312 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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In this article, the writer examines the social and political contexts of race. This paper discusses the impacts of race and racism on society and politics within multiple colonies including in British North America, the early Americas, in French Saint Dominique and Haiti. Specifically the paper analyzes and confirms how race stimulated and maintained a turbulent and disjointed political and social environment during early history and how race was used to define various groups' worth, rights and abilities in early history. The writer discusses that race played a vital role in the shaping of the social and political structure that still exists in many areas of the United States today.
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Introduction
Analysis of Race Relations Early History
Conclusions
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"In the early United States those of European descent were primarily considered white or Caucasian, and anyone of there contrasting color whether black, brown, red or yellow were widely referred to as members of other races. During the time of colonization black generally came to refer to those of African ancestry and brown was often delegated to Hispanics; red clearly referred to native Americans while yellow referred primarily to those of Asian descent. Race played an important role from a social and political context in early U.S. history, where members of the Caucasian race or primarily of European descent were afforded more luxuries, benefits and acceptance than those of other races. Those not clearly of Caucasian descent even if lighter skinned were often relegated to a certain racial heritage even if mixed."
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The U.S. War on Iraq, 2004.
Analysis of U.S. policies toward Iraq, especially with regard to the U.S. war against Iraq.
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This paper looks at the war on Iraq and considers whether U.S. policy towards Iraq can prevail through an analysis of eight facets of this policy: international trade; weapons of mass destruction; democratization; the war against tyranny vs. the grab for oil; the ?shock and awe? tactics used at the beginning of the war; the U.S. occupation vs. liberation; whether the new government of Iraq will be Iraqi run or whether Iraq will become a puppet state; and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The analysis is performed by means of an in-depth literature review, with relevant statistical support where necessary. It is found that the war on Iraq was founded on false premises and that the current U.S. policy towards Iraq is not sustainable for the Iraqi people nor for the honor of the U.S. government.
Introduction
Methodology and Methods
Literature Review
Results and Findings
Conclusions/Discussion
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"The war on Iraq (which some people would argue was an illegal invasion on Iraq, as it happened without regard for international law and also pre-emptively) began almost one year ago, and despite the fact that the U.S. government is trying to persuade its populace that the war is over, by making a show of handing power back to the people of Iraq (although it is not yet known who those people will be, or if those people will agree enough in the meantime to form a democratic governing body), the war is far from over. Day by day, the number of dead and the number of casualties increase in Iraq, with bombings and disagreements amongst rival Iraqi groups, most obviously the different factions of Muslims, the Shi?as and the Sunnis."
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Race Relations, 2004.
This paper discusses the history of race relations from the standpoint of the Constitution and the court.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains that, although the Declaration of Independence states, "All men are created equal," in the writing of the Constitution, slaves, Native Americans, and women were not counted as citizens, although indentured servants, who were usually white, were. The author points out that, at the end of the 19th century, in the case of "Plessy vs. Ferguson", the Supreme Court ruled that a court ruling could not force equality if one race were inferior to the other and refused to reverse segregation rules; this justified all sorts of horrific practices, including segregated schools, which were separate but often not equal. The paper concludes that, at the dawn of the 21st century, the idea that all people are inherently equal and that racism is intolerable finally has become part of our society's values.
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How Did the Constitution Initially Recognize the Relations between Whites and Blacks in the Late 18th Century?
What Were the Changes, through Supreme Court Interpretations, in the First Half of the 19th Century?
What Changes Were Written into the Constitution and How Were They Interpreted in the Last Half of the 19th Century?
What Was the State of Race Relations at the Turn of the Century?
Anticipate the 21st Century
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"After the Civil War, The 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the Constitution were added. These amendments were vital to the stability of the country, because they made the abolition of slavery the law of the land. The 13th amendment specifically banned slavery. In 1968. the 14th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. That amendment decreed that no state shall "deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.""
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Race Relations In Chicago and the South, 1999.
Compares changes in the cultural rule systems regulating race relations in Chicago, 1890-1920, and in the South, 1954-1968. Examines ghettoization, the Jim Crow laws, the civil rights movement and socioeconomics.
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This essay compares the changes in cultural rule systems regulating race relations in Chicago and the strategies used by white and black groups to alter those relations between 1890 and 1920 and in the American South between 1954 and 1968. In Chicago during this period, a pattern of de facto segregation of and discrimination against the black population was largely in place by 1890. It intensified during the succeeding thirty years, as whites responded hostilely to the growing migration of blacks from the South, especially during the wartime boom of 1915-1918. In contrast, a de jure system of segregation and discrimination had been in place for more than 75 years in the South at the time the civil rights struggles there erupted after 1953.
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"CHANGING CULTURAL RULE SYSTEMS AND RACE RELATIONS
This essay compares the changes in cultural rule systems regulating race relations in Chicago and the strategies used by white and black groups to alter those relations between 1890 and 1920 and in the American South between 1954 and 1968. In Chicago during this period, a pattern of de facto segregation of and discrimination against the black population was largely in place by 1890. It intensified during the succeeding thirty years, as whites responded hostilely to the growing migration of blacks from the South, especially during the wartime boom of 1915-1918. In contrast, a de jure system of segregation and discrimination had been in place for more than 75 years in the South at the time the civil rights struggles there erupted after 1953. The strategies employed by blacks in Chicago varied, reflecting ..."
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