History

The Changing Role of the State in Early Twentieth Century Britain
This paper describes how the British political and economic system transformed from laissez-faire and conservative (basically reactionary) at the turn of the century, to a more interventionist and progressive state after WWI. Issues discussed include the working class, the changing role and status of British women, and progressive legislation passed by the Liberal government. This paper uses quotes from the historian George Dangerfield and the author George Orwell. It is 4 and 1/4 pages long but we'll charge you for only 4.
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Thomas Jefferson's Concept of Government
This paper examines Thomas Jefferson's core principles regarding the state and its relation to the individual. The paper makes numerous references to his writings from the Declaration of Independence, his Inaugural Addresses, and his numerous letters. "All individuals, Jefferson believed, have certain, natural, inalienable rights that cannot be infringed upon by any government." 7 pages.
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The City Beautiful Movement in Urban Planning: Tempered Ideals
In this well-researched paper, the motives and results of the City Beautiful Movement in early 20th century America are thoroughly examined. The paper also includes discussion of the prominent people that were behind the movement and a summary of the hidden factors that were pushing for greater beauty, civic pride, and social cohesion. In particular, this paper focuses on the Bogue Plan for Seattle of 1912. Its ambitious goals for massive urban planning and redevelopment and its ultimate failure is offered as a case study that paralleled the movement as a whole. Includes six sources and seventy footnotes. 14 pages.
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Germany Reunites after Loss of Soviet Control
This extensive research paper reviews the elements that led to the downfall of the German Democratic Republic (former East Germany). It argues that East Germany fell mainly due to the sudden loss of Soviet support under Gorbechev in the late 1980s. In that sense, the paper argues, East Germany was not strong enough by itself to be a truly independent nation. It was mostly through Soviet support and intervention that the country was able to survive. When this support evaporated, the wall fell. The paper contains numerous quotes from interviews by historian Cornelia Heins of people who lived in East Germany from political figures to housewives. Includes 7 sources. 17 pages but we'll charge you for only 16.
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The Bolshevik Project
This paper provides an overview of the Bolshevik Project - the attempt by Soviet leaders throughout its history to bring order, rationality and modernization to Soviet society. The important role agriculture played in the Soviet economic system is discussed. The many attempts throughout Soviet history to increase agricultural output and improve efficiency are explored. 3 and 1/4 pages.
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The Scissors Crisis of the Soviet Economy
In this paper, the factors behind the scissors crisis are thoroughly examined. "The scissors crisis refers to the divergence in industrial prices and agricultural prices in the Soviet economy of the early 1920s." The paper then goes on to discuss the impact this crisis had on the Soviet economy and the steps that were taken to ameliorate it. 4 pages.
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The Formation of the German Democratic Republic
This extensive research paper discusses the rise of Walter Ulbricht to the top of power in East Germany soon after the end of WWII. The paper focuses on Ulbricht's close relationship with the Soviet leadership and how this enabled him to gain power as an installed puppet of the Soviet Union. When the Soviet Union changed to a more moderate course after Stalin's death, Ulbricht continued his hard-line policies. The Soviets came to Ulbricht's aid during the June 1953 uprising against his hard-line policies because ultimately the Soviets needed Ulbricht in power rather than out. In that sense, Ulbricht was able to consolidate his hold on power by....
Includes 10 sources and 66 footnotes. 14 pages.
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British Society before the Great War
This paper argues that contrary to popular opinion, British Society at the end of the 19th century and first decade of the 20th was not peaceful and fully prosperous. Instead, Britain was experiencing acrimony and division. The great disparity in wealth between the classes is discussed as is the struggle for more political rights by the majority of British citizens, especially since a majority still did not have the vote. The societal divisions are highlighted through high-profile court cases involving labor and pieces of progressive legislation that were bottled up in the House of Lords. Includes 25 footnotes and 5 sources. 7 pages
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The Transformation of Stalinist Terror
This well-researched paper examines the great purges under Stalin in the 1930s. Specifically, the paper explores the differences in the terrorfrom when Yezhov was in charge of the secret police to when Beria took the helm. Stalin's different motives behind the purges are discussed as is his motive behind replacing Yezhov with Beria. The paper makes numerous references to Stalin's and Beria's own words. Includes 8 sources and 71 footnotes. 14 pages.
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Megalomania Unbound: A Comparison between Stalin and Conrad's Heart of Darkness
This paper explores the many similarities between the main character in Joseph Conrad's novel, Heart of Darkness, and Joseph Stalin, former dictator of the Soviet Union. The focus is on how situational factors can allow individuals predisposed to paranoia and arrogance to become bloodthirsty villains. Specifically, Stalin's deft political maneuvering made it so that he alone controlled all the levers to power while he surrounded himself with faithful agents. The same is the case with the character Kurtz who possesses unrivalled authority in a technologically inferior culture. Includes 24 footnotes or citations and 5 sources. 9 and ¼ pages.
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England through the Eyes of a Scot
This paper discusses the satirical book, England, Their England, by A.G. MacDonell. The book is a satire of English culture as seen by a Scotsman. The protagonist is bewildered by the oddities and strangeness of English culture and traditions. This paper relates the exaggerated tales to the nationalistic differences between England and Scotland, and the long-rooted rivalry between these two nations of the United Kingdom. 8 pages.
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Impressions on Pat Barker's Regeneration
In this paper, Pat Barker's attempt to relate the human experiences of WWI in her novel, Regeneration, is discussed. Pat Barker uses the main character, Mr. Sasoon, as a catalyst to represent the immense loss and suffering that was experienced by the war's soldiers. Despair and spiritual loss are recurring themes throughout the novel. 5 and ½ pages but you pay for only 5.
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