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  • African Art History

    African Art History

    AFRICAN ART HISTORY Artefact Review f African art we had the opportunity to study at the Manitoba Museum the ones with the most impact are the ceramic pieces from West Africa. One white ceramic pot with unblended coil neck, and two brown pots; one with a large shoulder and the other with a small shoulder leading to a rounded lip. The small white pot is a simply crafted coiled vessel, built to fit in the

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    Essay Length: 567 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 10, 2009 By: Edward
  • American Beauty

    American Beauty

    American Beauty tells the story of one man's search for happiness. The film introduces the audience to Lester Burnham, an ordinary- looking married man and father in his forties. Lester is in a loveless marriage. Lester's wife, Carolyn, is so wrapped-up in her real estate career that Lester often claims that Carolyn doesn't even acknowledge him. Furthermore, Lester's daughter, Jane, is completely distant, often claiming how "pathetic" she thinks her father is. Moreover, Lester has

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    Submitted: November 10, 2009 By: Mike
  • British American Tobacco - Winning Through Better Quality

    British American Tobacco - Winning Through Better Quality

    British American Tobacco is the world's most international tobacco group. Through more than 100 years of operations, British American Tobacco have built a strong international reputation for high quality tobacco brands to meet consumers’ diverse preferences. British American Tobacco have never believed that �one size fits all’. Their portfolio, of some 300 brands, is based on distinct �must-win’ consumer segments - international, premium, lights and adult smokers aged under 30. Their four Global Drive Brands

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    Essay Length: 1,177 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 10, 2009 By: Wendy
  • American Women’s Changing Roles in Society

    American Women’s Changing Roles in Society

    During the first half of the 19th century, women's roles in society evolved in the areas of occupational, moral, and social reform. Through efforts such as factory movements, social reform, and women's rights, their aims were realized and foundations for further reform were established. The occupational standings of women evolved in the first half of the nineteenth century. A new system of recruitment, the Lowell-Waltham system, emerged in Massachusetts. This new factory system brought in

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    Essay Length: 911 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Mike
  • Family as the Cornerstone of American Society

    Family as the Cornerstone of American Society

    The family as the cornerstone of American society between the 17th and 19th century ''The family has always been the cornerstone of American society. Our families nature, preserve and pass onto each succeeding generation the values we share and cherish, values that are foundation for our freedoms. In the family, we learn our first lessons of God and man, love and discipline, rights, and responsibilities, human dignity and human frailty. Our families give us daily

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    Essay Length: 288 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Mike
  • Native Americans and the Declaration of Independence

    Native Americans and the Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence states that all men are created equal, have the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and have control of the government when it becomes destructive, these rights , although stated in Americas constitution, were not granted to the Native Americans. The Native Americans were made to endure the hardships of being forced out of their land, being killed, thrown into countless wars, and promised lies. The 1830’s and

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    Essay Length: 477 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Vika
  • American Politics and the Catholic Church

    American Politics and the Catholic Church

    The Catholic Church and American Government Today certain countries are very dangerous places for people to live because of religious differences that separate them from their neighbors and even themselves. Acts of terrorism are committed almost everyday by people, strictly because of differences in religion. In 1776, the framers of the United States constitution made sure that the young country would have no predominate or official faith. The First Amendment of the Bill of Rights

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    Essay Length: 1,645 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Victor
  • Democracy – the American Way

    Democracy – the American Way

    Many people may think that the American way of doing things is the right way of doing things; well at least Americans may think so. I for one reckon it is strange that, like Britain, the US consists of a two-party system, which in my opinion eliminates many thoughts and point of views. Although there are smaller parties in the US today, they do not achieve much power. Therefore the presidential position can only be

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    Essay Length: 908 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Jessica
  • Regional Analysis: North American Free Trade Agreement

    Regional Analysis: North American Free Trade Agreement

    Regional Analysis: North American Free Trade Agreement In today’s globalized economies, virtually every country in the world belongs to some form of regional integrated trade organization whether by direct membership, bilateral or multilateral agreement. Regional integration is a process by which sovereign states in a particular region enter into an agreement to promote economic growth through the reduction of barriers to trade restrictions and safeguard common interests such as the environment. The removal of trade

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    Essay Length: 1,527 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: July
  • American Declaration of Independence and the French Declaration of Rights

    American Declaration of Independence and the French Declaration of Rights

    Few political documents have affected the world quite like the American Declaration of Independence or the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen. The repercussions of each have had a profound effect on world history up to this point. But why did these documents have such an effect? The answer lies in the common philosophical backgrounds of the two. The writings of Rousseau, Locke and Montesquieu all contained ideas that were later used

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    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Mike
  • American Colony Lifestyles

    American Colony Lifestyles

    So close yet so far The lifestyle in the three American colonies sections, varied dramatically, the most obvious was the difference between the New England and the Southern colonies. The New England colonies varied in many ways from the southern colonies, the most obvious were the motives for the founders, the political and social beliefs, and economic differences. The New England colonies were much more interested in starting a new way of life for the

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    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Kevin
  • Native Americans and European Compare

    Native Americans and European Compare

    Native Americans and European Compare/Contrast Essay Europeans lived a much more modern way of life than the primitive lifestyle of Native Americans. Europeans referred to themselves as “civilized” and regarded Native Americans as “savage,” “heathen,” or “barbarian.” Their interaction provoked by multiple differences led to misunderstanding and sometimes conflict. These two cultures, having been isolated from one another, exhibited an extensive variation in their ideals. Europeans and Native Americans maintained contradictory social, economic, and spiritual

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    Essay Length: 600 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Tommy
  • Causes of the American Revolution

    Causes of the American Revolution

    Travis Clarke Professor Kelley (GHIST 225) September 12, 2007 Causes of the American Revolution The American Revolution is quite possibly the most monumental event in the history of this country. Four major events contributed to the colonist’s revolt toward the tyranny of British rule; the 7 Years War, new taxes, the Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party. The 7 Years War was the first event to stir tension between the colonists and their home

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    Essay Length: 891 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Jon
  • Africans Civil Right Movemen and History

    Africans Civil Right Movemen and History

    1. The project of Sankofa is the historical recovery to every field in Black studies. The word itself means to return and recover it. The goals of Sankofa are to return to the rich resources of the pat and using them to make the present and future better. 2. History can be described in many different ways; one way is to say that it is human in the fullest and most diverse sense of the

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    Essay Length: 999 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Edward
  • Native Americans - Minority Role

    Native Americans - Minority Role

    Thesis Since the arrival of the Europeans in 1492 the Native American has systematically been dehumanized, decivilized and redefined into terms that typify a subordinate or minority role, restricted life opportunities persist today as a result. I. Introduction-Majority/Minority group relations- the role of power II. Historical Overview A. Native American life before contact with the White man. B. Early contact, efforts at peaceful co-existence. C. Conflict and its consequences for Native Americans III. The

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    Essay Length: 3,434 Words / 14 Pages
    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Jon
  • American History X

    American History X

    “Identity” X “There is only one ‘race’ - the human race - and that we are all members of it” (Atwood). Race has become essential in society today as a way to rank and sort humanity into specific divisions that leads to discrimination. There is no possible way to classify individuals into a race based on physical traits. Early scientists tried to justify race based on visible physical difference. “Race … evolved as a world

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    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Jessica
  • The History of Lsd and Its Effects on the American Counterculture

    The History of Lsd and Its Effects on the American Counterculture

    After World War II ended, the age of baby-booming and urban sprawling began. During this time, many American soldiers came home from the war; married, and had five or six children. This created the largest generation ever. Could this new generation change the social world of America? In 1964, most of the baby-boomer’s children were in their late teens. This was the beginning of a major social change in the United States. With the birth

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    Essay Length: 1,452 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Jon
  • The Normalization of Cosmetic Surgery Among Women in American Society

    The Normalization of Cosmetic Surgery Among Women in American Society

    Cosmetic surgery represents the latest trend in medicalization in which doctors are using their knowledge and the newest technology to tackle appearance issues that many individuals face. Within current American society, there is a normalization of cosmetic surgery occurring among women in particular. As society's standards about beauty change, women are increasingly finding themselves wanting to conform to such standards no matter what the cost may be. These surgical procedures are being used to materialize

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    Essay Length: 400 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Monika
  • Ethnic Groups and Discrimination: Irish Americans

    Ethnic Groups and Discrimination: Irish Americans

    Irish immigration to the United States did not come without its share of hardships. The overall treatment of these individuals was very poor and unwelcoming. The Irish population was among the lowest rung on the socio-economic ladder. Promises of a better life in the United States were thwarted by prejudice, racism, segregation and many other forms of discrimination. Prejudice, Racism and Segregation Amidst the immigration of the Irish to America, this group of people was

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    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Anna
  • Economic and Political Causes for the American Revolution

    Economic and Political Causes for the American Revolution

    There were many reasons for the American Revolution. Two of them were the economic and political changes that the colonies were going through. Only the southern colonies were bound to England by the tobacco trade and the New England and Middle Colonies, unable to find markets in Britain. Any attempt to stop this trade would lead to rebellion and consequentially ensued. This was a restriction upon economic prosperity of the New England colony. England had

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    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Mike
  • Origins of the American Traditions

    Origins of the American Traditions

    The origins of the traditions held by the population of American started from the time that this land was first set foot on by the human species and was compounded throughout the rest of time. The immigrants, and slaves expanded up on the traditions of the original settlers. And along with those they brought their own religions and cultures that also added to the traditions of this country. Long before the Europeans ever set foot

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    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Jon
  • Origins of Heavy Metal and Role in American Society

    Origins of Heavy Metal and Role in American Society

    Origins of Heavy Metal and Role in American Society Heavy Metal is a genre of music that originated back in the late 1960's. Heavy metal is a hybrid of all musical talents but it emerged as a really defined type of music in the 1970's and 1980's. Heavy metal took its roots from the old blues and rock n' roll and added a heavy distorted sound that centered around the drums and the guitar. Not

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    Submitted: November 13, 2009 By: Max
  • The American Drug War – a Conflict Theory Perspective

    The American Drug War – a Conflict Theory Perspective

    In the mid to late 20th Century, the United States has experienced several states of Cultural Revolution. The Civil Rights Movement, the Women’s Movement, the anti-War Movement during the Vietnam era, and the increasing presence of a widespread, politically active and highly vocalized youth counterculture led the United States government to feel that maybe, they were losing control of their population. The white, upper class men, who for centuries had dominated the political realm, began

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    Submitted: November 13, 2009 By: Top
  • Early American Wars

    Early American Wars

    Running head: EARLY AMERICAN WARS Early American Wars Early American Wars When the European continent erupted in conflict in 1914, President Wilson declared America's neutrality. “He proposed an even-handed approach towards all the belligerents that was to be maintained in both "thought and deed.” In August 1914 America was overwhelmingly neutral and determined to stay so. Participation in World War I would represent a fundamental break of foreign policy tradition by the United States of

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    Essay Length: 2,781 Words / 12 Pages
    Submitted: November 13, 2009 By: Vika
  • American Rock Culture

    American Rock Culture

    “Sex, drugs, and rock and roll” was the rallying cry for a movement that changed American culture forever. Rock and roll first startled the American scene in the mid-1950’s, but no one then could have predicted the remarkable vitality and staying power of this new music. The early tradition of rock has gone through many transitions. Provocative and outlandish stage attire and behavior have been an important resource since the birth of rock and roll.

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    Submitted: November 13, 2009 By: Wendy

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