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    Federalists and the Anti-Federalists

    This posting deliberates which side you would take in the debates between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. Did the Federalists' arguments prevail in 1788? I also give an example of how this debate continues today.

    Three branches of government

    How are the three branches of U.S. government supposed to interact? -Is the system successful? why or why not? Are the branches balanced in power why or why not? How was the conflict between supporters of a strong federal government and champions of states rights characterized then, as opposed to now? How could things

    The slow pace of a representative republic

    Is our form of representative republic designed to be intentionally slow? Or is the speed of the process simply a negative draw back of democracy? These questions are posed.

    Early Colonization Efforts of France, England and Spain

    I compare the early exploration and colonization efforts of Spain with those of France and England. What objectives did each country have during the colonization period? Were the colonists operating as private business ventures or as government-sponsored efforts? Which were more successful? Why?

    Study questions about WWI are included.

    WWI has been called the war that ended the age of romanticism. In your opinion, how did America change as a result of the war? These areas are briefly covered.

    Study questions about progressivism are included.

    Help with the following questions is given: 1. How did early progressivism compare to modern activism in Civil Rights and social disobedience? 2. How did the Triangle Shirt Factory fire influence American domestic labor laws and regulations? What are modern examples of such excesses?

    20th Century Latin America

    This question is considered: Why did early 20th century Americans conclude that Latin America was in the U.S.'s "sphere of influence?" How does the U.S. treat Latin American today?

    Popular democracy is briefly examined.

    Features of colonial politics that contributed to the development of popular democracy are explained. It also infers what kept political life from being more truly democratic.

    Politics of Progressivism

    This job analyzes the politics of progressivism under Theodore Roosevelt and the consequential social movement that developed during the progressive era.

    Holding companies in American history

    I'm studying American History and would like some input on whether there was anything wrong with one corporation holding stock in another? Why or why not?

    Civil Rights Movement: What are civil rights?

    Many people think that the Civil Rights movement started with Martin Luther King, Jr. What are Civil Rights? How, in fact, have African Americans and other minorities been fighting for Civil Rights even before the Civil War started?

    Study Question

    Can you help with this study question. Thanks Why is the study of history meaningful? How is an understanding of history related to the health of a democracy

    5th Amendment in the Future

    The most likely changes The Fifth Amendment may clamp down on are abuses by courts of allowing certain testimony that is in violation of Miranda even when done for purposes of impeachment. This is from the fact that the jury is tainted whether or not the testimony is offered for the truth or for impeachment purposes and therefor

    Could you help me with making the prediction as to how interpretation of the 5th Amendment might change in the future? I would like one reference source, and 400 to 420 words.

    Using a minimum of four outside sources, prepare 1550-2050 word detailing their findings of an analysis of the 5th amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The paper is to provide a background history of the issues surrounding the Amendment, a synopsis of the evolution of the interpretation of the Amendment in various Supreme Court

    Strength of Federal Government

    Is the federal government too strong? if yes, why? If not, Why? What can be done to improve the federal government? I would like 250 words of your thoughts on this subject. My main question is Is the federal government too strong?

    Americans' views of the West

    How did Americans view the West? What was the common consensus about what to do with the Native Americans who already inhabited the land? Did all Americans share this view?