Academic papers on Slavery, Racism & Civil Rights

Leadership Theories and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.:
This 8 page paper discusses different leadership theories and how these theories are evidenced in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Specific theories addressed include situational, contingency, path-goal, leader-member exchange,...
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"What To The Slave Is The Fourth Of July?" And "Ar'n't I A Woman?": Compare/Contrast
5 pages in length. As two of the most outspoken and unforgettable figures in black history, Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass both sought to bring about cultural, social and gender change to an otherwise intolerant white society. Their literary...
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The Character of Tom From "Uncle Tom's Cabin" as a Christ Figure in the Story:
This 9 page paper discusses the character of Tom, and how he can be likened to that of a Christ-figure. This paper discusses how Tom uses Christian values to combat slavery. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Short Descriptions on the Historical Significance of Ernest Hemingway, Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Henry Kissinger, the Freedmen
This is a 6 page paper identifying and describing the historical significance of ten figures, events and institutions which include: Ernest Hemingway, Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Henry Kissinger, the Freedmen
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Abraham Lincoln: Overcoming Political and Social Obstacles in Order to Preserve the Union and Eliminate Slavery
This is a 4 page paper discussing the political and social obstacles Lincoln had to overcome to achieve his goals. After President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 16, 1865, writer Stephen Oates in his book
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Why "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" Can Be Viewed as Racist:
This 3 page paper examines this classic story and asserts that it is racist. This paper provides examples from the text to highlight this thesis. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Social Welfare Programs Developed During the Civil War and Reconstruction Era
This is a 12 page paper discussing the social welfare programs developed throughout the Civil War and Reconstruction Era. The Civil War and the Reconstruction years until 1896 saw a change in the social reform system in the United States as it was a...
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
This 4 page paper presents an overview of this law as well as a bit of history as to why it came about. Its impact on the workplace is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The 1960's: A Decade of Transformation:
This 4 page paper examines why the 1960's was the decade that produced the most change in American history in the past 140 years. This paper delves into the rampant social, political, economic, gender, and racial changes that were taking place in...
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Free Labor in America
This 3 page paper talks about this concept that emanated in the 1800s. Free labor is compared to slave labor. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Analysis of Lincoln
This is a 8 page paper which examines two of Abraham Lincoln's most well known speeches - The Address at Cooper Union and The Gettysburg Address. The bibliography has 3 sources.
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Race and Social Perspective as Reflected in Film
A 6 page discussion of how our race and social perspective influences our interaction with others. The author uses six films set in the early twentieth century to illustrate this phenomena. These films are "Out of Africa", "Harem Suare", "Nowhere...
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Evolution Of Gospel Music In America
A 7 page paper that presents the history and evolution of gospel music beginning with music created by slaves. The name of this music also changed from anthem to spiritual to gospel over the years. The essay comments on the separation of white...
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Starbucks Case Study
This 19 page analytical paper examines Starbucks, the well known international coffee chain. Based on a case study written in 1996 the paper presents an in-dept SWOT analysis for the company for that period of time. The paper then presents some...
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Slave Food
This 4 page paper begins by reporting the foods enslaved persons were given on the slave trade ships. It then discusses the types of food most slaves were given with reports about some differences between plantations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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