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Full-Text Articles in United States History
A Policy Brief On The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 In The Pubh 5110, Kendra L. Yokley
A Policy Brief On The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 In The Pubh 5110, Kendra L. Yokley
Student Research
No abstract provided.
Terror: The Ultimate Weapon Of Pirates, Aimee Hunt
Terror: The Ultimate Weapon Of Pirates, Aimee Hunt
Student Research
Attempting to explain the tactic of terror as 17th and 18th-century pirates' "weapon of choice," this paper covers the basics of terrorism and how Atlantic pirates used it. Through symbols such as flags, horror stories from survivors, or the savage abuse they inflicted on their captives, pirates fall easily under the description of terrorists.
From Revolution To Rejection: Tejanos And The Road To The Civil War, Alexandra Leonor
From Revolution To Rejection: Tejanos And The Road To The Civil War, Alexandra Leonor
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The relationship between white Anglo-Southerner settlers and Mexican people in Texas directly impacted the participation of Mexican Americans in the American Civil War. This relationship was one of equal participation in the Texas Revolution; afterward, the racist discrimination of Anglo settlers led to Mexican people withdrawing from military service during the Mexican-American War, though they held important roles in the Texas Republic. During the Civil War, Mexican people largely fought for the Confederacy in an effort to earn respect and equality and avoid the Anglo settlers’ racism and violence. The race-based class system brought from the United States by the …
Public Religion: Balancing On The Tightrope, Erik Lorenz
Public Religion: Balancing On The Tightrope, Erik Lorenz
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No abstract provided.
War, Reformation, And Antebellum Ink: Southern Authorship And Eliza Frances Andrews, Adeline Piotrowski Ms.
War, Reformation, And Antebellum Ink: Southern Authorship And Eliza Frances Andrews, Adeline Piotrowski Ms.
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Dr. Cooper Holtzclaw: Healing Through Change, Peter Houmann
Dr. Cooper Holtzclaw: Healing Through Change, Peter Houmann
Student Research
In America, the field of healthcare underwent extraordinary changes in the years from 1870-1920. A huge expansion in the number of patients spurred growth in the number of hospitals and physicians. The field became more professionalized and standardized. Dr. Cooper Holtzclaw, an eminent physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee, experienced these changes firsthand during his years of practice, and maintained his respected status among the citizens of Chattanooga.
Prostitution's Positive Role In Society, Courtney Manning
Prostitution's Positive Role In Society, Courtney Manning
Student Research
Alice Cooper was a prominent brothel owner in Chattanooga during the mid nineteenth century. This research paper uses primary sources to defend the claim that her business had a positive impact on the local economy.