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History Of The Dust Bowl
Number of words: 322 - Number of pages: 2.... eight to ten centimeters of soil were blown away. Millions of hectares of farmland became useless, and hundreds of thousands of people were forced to leave their lands, and homes.
The Dust Bowl lasted about a decade. Beginning in 1935, intensive efforts were made both by federal and state goverments to develop adequate programs for soil conservation and for rehabilitation of the Dust Bowl. The measures taken have included seeding large areas in grass; three year rotation of wheat, sorghum, and lying of fallow; the introduction of counterplowing, terracing, and strip planting; and in areas .....
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For Another Man's Freedom
Number of words: 527 - Number of pages: 2.... for the rights of the slaves, but rather for
the rights of all men including themselves. These men were thought to be
"privileged", and at the time I am sure they believed that they were taking part
in an inconceivable historical event. I am sure that at that time they did not
realize that this would be an ongoing struggle even three-hundred years after
their existence. The soldiers entered this battle with great pride, holding
their flags high, hoping to make a difference. They did make a clearly
substantial impact on their society , but this quest for equality is still being
pursued .....
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The Clinton Scandal
Number of words: 927 - Number of pages: 4.... uncover? Where was the term "I lied" in your speech? You admitted nothing. You went before the people and gave a pitiful speech so that it can be spun as a heart-felt admission of guilt in front of the American people. It is to be hoped that most people will be able to see through this obvious facade and see the truth.
Not once did you use the term "sexual relationship" when referring to your interactions with Ms. Lewinsky. You admitted to an inappropriate and wrong relationship, but what was the nature of this relationship? I am not asking to hear salacious details, but I, .....
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The Significance Of The Franco-Prussian War On Europe
Number of words: 360 - Number of pages: 2.... this as a threat and the tension
escalated between Britain and Germany. When war developed between the
other countries in Europe Germany and Britain also began to wage war
against one another. Germany's fleet of submarines sank an English ship
prior to the United States joining in the War. The U.S. came out of their
neutral status in the war so that they could keep the German naval
submarines under control.
At the same time nationalism began to flourish. in Germany. This
nationalism evolved into an ideology of superiority over other races. This
ideology claimed that the German r .....
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Prisoners Of War
Number of words: 504 - Number of pages: 2.... hour guard
surveillance in the middle of nowhere, so it would be quite useless to attempt
to escape, especially at the risk of being gunned down at any given time. The
POW were always having to turn their back and keep an eye out for one another.
They were considered to be "hostages" and were treated like the enemy.
The concentration camps were not very large but were numerous. They
contained about 500-600 warriors and were divided into groups of under sixteen,
older than sixteen, and of course by gender (Male and Female). 3 This caused
many problems with the POWs as they were split .....
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Law Essay
Number of words: 1052 - Number of pages: 4.... the “Dred Scott decision. The other way is the federalist position, where the Constitution grants broad power to the federal government. Two great examples of this type of interpretation were Chief Justices John Marshall and Earl Warren.
During the years the Supreme Court has gone through some changes of its’ own. While Chief Justice Earl Warren was there the first African-American Justice was named to the court: Thurgood Marshall. Chief Justice Warren’s leadership marked a force in social issues. Along the lines of desegregation, election reform and the rights of defendants.
The .....
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Godesses,whores,wives,and Slav
Number of words: 1129 - Number of pages: 5.... Goddesses were born of man, not of woman, showing that women weren't even important or needed in child baring.The Bronze Age brings with it oral traditions of history and storytelling, this tied with hard evidence gives some information on how women were viewed by men. In the story of Homer's Illiad, the ten-year war is fought over a woman (Helen). Women were viewed as property, they were won in contests and used for payment of debt. Through the Bronze and Dark Ages, and the entire Archaic period, women were treated pretty muchthe same was varying some from city to city.Pomeroy describe .....
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Communism
Number of words: 809 - Number of pages: 3.... period, censorship and the subordination of interest groups such as trade unions was imposed to stop dissension and increase conformity to the new government policies.
After Lenin's death in 1924, Joseph Stalin quickly gained control of the Communist party and the oppressive reforms started by Lenin were continued and at length became completely totalitarian. Stalin was able to attain control as a result of a multitude of reasons. He was not, however, Lenin's choice for a successor. Lenin believed that Trotsky was the best suitable to take the Communist party to the next level. Trotsky wa .....
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The Shining
Number of words: 927 - Number of pages: 4.... these forces.
One motif which reappears in the film is the power of nature, especially in relation to the individual. In fact, the film begins with a majestic shot of the Rocky Mountains showing its beauty and height. The beauty of nature and even friendliness of nature changes as the film develops. As the movie progresses the snow still seems white and pure, almost virgin like, but nature becomes an isolating force, not providing the family with a retreat from the pressures of modern life, but forcing the family to turn in on its dysfunctional and psychopathic self. Imprisoned by the sn .....
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J. Edgar Hoover
Number of words: 1380 - Number of pages: 6.... relentless fight against internal subversion. The 1970’s often criticized Hoover for his authoritarian methods. He died in Washington, D.C., on May 2, 1972. In the rest of the paper I will explain more in depth of how rose to power and why he is considered one of the most corrupt men to ever hold a government position. It is not very difficult to figure out the most outstanding characteristic of . Out of all of his characteristics, the one that truly stands out is that he was extremely powerful. is the most famous law enforcement officer that the United States has ever known. began his a .....
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