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Two Banks Of The River: The French Influence Of The Red River Region During The Eighteenth Century, Sara Anne Shell
Two Banks Of The River: The French Influence Of The Red River Region During The Eighteenth Century, Sara Anne Shell
Honors Theses
Every river has two banks, in the same way that every story is two-sided. Reserch in any subject will show this to be true, and the key to understanding a region is to explore more than one aspect of its existence, deriving a conclusion from the contradictions encountered. Depicting the influence of France in the Red River region, from 1699 to 1803, different circumstances proceed from the past of its development and peoples, into the present. The intent of this paper has been to discuss France's ambition of colonization by gold rushing, agriculture, and trade, the relations between French, Indian, …
William Jennings Bryan: "Among Friends" In Arkansas, C. J. Hall
William Jennings Bryan: "Among Friends" In Arkansas, C. J. Hall
Honors Theses
Campaign style has changed dramatically since the turn of the century when William Jennings Bryan captured the political limelight. Bryan, a three time Democratic nominee for President, developed a new campaign tactic during the 1896 Presidential election; he continued to employ the new style for the remainder of his life. In 1896 Bryan's political organization could not compete with the well-financed Republican system, so the "Great Commoner" took his cause to the people. Presidential candidates were not supposed to actively campaign for the office, but Bryan broke the norm. After the 1896 election, Bryan continued to travel around the country …