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Impact of Robber Barons, 2006.
This paper discusses the short and long term impact of Robber Barons.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 143.95
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In this article, the writer looks at the effects made by the Robber Barons of the late nineteenth-century in the United States. The writer discusses this issue for the main part as it relates to economic and political power. The writer maintains that just as Robber Barons dominated American politics and economics in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, modern robber barons have been dominating American politics and economics for the past twenty years.
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"The short and long term impact of the Robber Barons on the Western economy of the late nineteenth-century has been manifested in a number of ways, but particularly in terms of the pervasive economic and political power of Eastern big business and finance. Except for a brief period of progressivism in the early twentieth century and during the New Deal in the nineteen-thirties, powerful businessmen have exerted significant control over America's economic infrastructure, industry, and political establishment. "
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The "Robber Barons".
This paper discusses the "Robber Barons": Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and Henry Ford.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 86.95
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The paper explains that the term, "Robber Baron," was first used in America in about 1878 to refer to any American capitalist during the late 19th century who became wealthy through the exploitation of various sources, such as natural resources, governmental influence, or by paying low wages for work performed. The author points out that these "Robber Barons", namely, Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and Henry Ford, were owners and managers of colossal capital and ultimately made themselves and America rich. The paper relates that they all possessed: (1) the true American trait of "rugged individualism"; (2) an overpowering need to acquire material things as a result of their upbringing, which mostly occurred in poverty; (3) subscribed to some type of commonly accepted philosophy, which aided them in (4) understanding the forces at work during their lifetimes; and (5) how to utilize these forces to their own and best advantage.
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"On January 10, 1870, Rockefeller incorporated the Standard Oil Company of Ohio and then sought to end the refining competition in Cleveland by forcing them either to join him or be eliminated. He also initiated a number of changes, a few being that the railroads must make more favorable "rebate" arrangements with Standard and refuse to export crude oil, due to Standard's plan to become the world's biggest exporter of crude oil. Thus, Rockefeller created the world's greatest oil refinery and literally wiped out all of his competition within the span of several years."
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The Robber Barons: American Capitalists of the Late Nineteenth Century, 2002.
This is an examination and critical evaluation of the 'Robber Barons' of the late 1800s.
2,590 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 126.95
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This paper is an evaluation of the legendary 'Robber Barons,' the American capitalists of the late 1800s, and their short and long-term impact on American society. The paper looks at men like Carnegie, Rockefeller and Gould and tries to determine whether they were good or evil men. The author looks at whether their actions caused permanent harm to America, or whether they helped to build the powerful industrial state we live in today.
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"Finally, if these men were truly ?robber barons,? I do not think they would have disposed of such vast amounts of their ?stolen? wealth in positive ways through philanthropy. One cannot ignore the endowments and gifts that some of the early capitalists made that continue to benefit many in the world to this day. Carnegie gave away over $350 million for a large variety of projects, almost all of his wealth, before he died. Rockefeller unleashed $550 million, focusing on medical research that resulted in a treatment for meningitis and a vaccine for Yellow Fever. Both men gave freely to educational endeavors. Josephson touches on this in discussing the generosity of the robber barons, but calls the many millions given (billions in today?s money) as attempts to ?extend their sway over the social order? and to control higher education and the freedom of expression (324-325). The fact that a fair number of these men did attempt at times to help their fellow man with their riches, led religious and moral personal lives outside of their businesses, and rose from the same poor stock as the rest of their countrymen needs to be taken into account, and Josephson?s bitter dismissal of their philanthropy ignores the simple fact that more good came from this generosity than bad."
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Business Robber Barons in the American Industrial Revolution, 1999.
A look at how American robber barons, disguised as industrialist statesmen, monopolized and exploited whole industries.
784 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 44.95
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"Worldwide, the industrial revolution is characterized by a shift from a traditional agriculturally based economy to one based on the mechanized production of manufactured goods in large-scale enterprises. However, the American industrialization experience is uniquely characterized by the presence of Robber Barons. The Robber Baron was characterized by exploitation of labor and monopolistic and anti-competitive practices."
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Robber Baron Era, 1993.
Historical & social background leading to late 19th Cent. capitalist innovation & exploitation by Andrew Carnegie, J.D. Rockefeller & J.P. Morgan.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 153.95
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"The period in American history from 1865 to 1900 was marked by a great national expansion, both in physical and economic terms. From the nearly crippled state of a Civil War-racked society, the United States rose to the brink of becoming a world power. Within such a context, contradictions were inevitable: it was the age of Horatio Algerian opportunity for the individual entrepreneur; it was the era of monopolistic repression of the individual laborer and businessman. This paper will examine some of those contradictions found in the lives of three "robber barons" of the era - Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, and J. Pierpont Morgan - men whose parallel careers exemplified both the wide-eyed hopes, and close-fisted realities, of that period.
Before discussing the individuals, however, examination of the context in which they flourished is necessary. Like all.."
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The American Gilded Age, 1972.
This paper discusses the American Gilded Age, 1870-1900, the age of Boss Tweed, the Robber Barons, labor, Indians and the pursuit of money at the expense of the poor. Sources are from 19th Century newspapers.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 76.95
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"This research will discuss the period of American history betwenn 1870 and 1900 known as the Gilded Age. Three historical incidents will be presented, to provide insight into the attitudes of the time.
Boss Tweed
William M. Tweed, head of the ring which bore his name, was jailed in the fall of 1877, ill and broke. Realizing he was near death, he offered a full confession in exchange for his release. On September 19, 1877 the New York Times headlined the story of Tweed's court appearance, "Confessions of a Thief" and went on to denounce the former boss as contumacious and despicable. The newspaper articles traced Tweed's career of theft, legal manipulation and political power from the early days of the ring. In May 1870, Tweed and his cohorts, stole $5,500,000 in one day."
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Baron von Steuben, 2004.
This paper discusses Baron von Steuben, who is remembered to this day as a hero and the main force behind the creation of the Continental Army.
3,580 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 161.95
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This paper explains that Baron von Steuben, known as Friedrich Wilhelm Augustus von Steuben in America, and as Friedrich Wilhelm August Heinrich Ferdinand, was born in Magdeburg fortress in 1730. The author states that, in February 1778, Baron von Steuben reached York, Pennsylvania, volunteered his services free to the Americans, and teamed up with Alexander Hamilton and Nathaniel Greene to develop an army training program, which remained the basis for many similar training programs for many the years to come. The paper relates that von Steuben's method of training included simplified drills, which were repeated numerous times until the soldier became quite proficient, and officers who demonstrated a mutual respect and love in dealings with their men.
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"In order to understand the extent of the achievement of Baron von Steuben, the condition and the working of the soldiers during a war or battle in the eighteenth century must be understood. Warfare in those days was a general free-for-all wherein the emphasis was on firing as quickly as possible, and at the closest ranges possible. It was, in fact, a mass fire combat, where the soldier on one side would find it of utmost importance to fire before the soldier on the opposite side could; he would always try to get the first shot across, before the other could. The rules and regulations for the soldiers were dealt primarily with drill, and firing arms. The sole emphasis was on the conduction of drills for the soldiers whereby they would become more and more proficient at handling the arms, and it would finally become nothing that would take up any sort of effort of concentration; the process of loading and firing a firearm would become totally automatic."
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Sacha Baron Cohen's "The Ali G Show", 2008.
Describes Sacha Baron Cohen's British television comedy "The Ali G Show".
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 102.95
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This paper explains that the British comedy "The Ali G Show" revolves around four interviews by three different characters played by the Baron Cohen: Ali G, Borat and Bruno. The author points out that each of the characters come from different countries, have different cultural backgrounds and interests and usually target different aspects of the American society. The paper relates that the goal of the show is to emphasize different underlying traits of the American society and how the influences of the American modern culture are impacting the rest of the world.
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"This brings us back to Ali G, the character coagulating the entire show. As a hip hop TV show host, I think that Ali G wants to bring together the stereotypes that the other two characters have sought and met throughout the US and summarize the cultural impact of the US culture as simply a culture of ignorant hip-hopers. Ali G is a "completely illiterate, wannabe gangsta, from this streets of Stains, England" who discovers America by being ignorant. By this, Cohen plays into bringing forth the ignorant characteristics of the Americans themselves, in his view. "
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Three-Dimensional Characters of "The Robber Bride", 2008.
An analysis of the four principle characters of Margaret Atwood's novel, "The Robber Bride."
1,734 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 90.95
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This paper discusses the characters of Margaret Atwood's novel, "The Robber Bride." It analyzes the four principle characters individually and suggests that they are ones of psychological validity because they are tangible and allow the reader to deeply explore and dive headfirst into their lives of hardship, suffering, and remorse. The paper also briefly looks at the plot through the characters.
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"Zenia herself remains a high-concept construct throughout the novel: as various reviewers have noted, she lacks all substance and credibility, particularly beside the solidity spun around each of the protagonists. But the hollow vessel Zenia remains is exactly the point. Atwood has alluded to the Jungian overtones of the novel, and in particular has described the mythic villainess upon which she has based Zenia as a "shadow" figure for female readers as well as for her fictional comrades. As such, Zenia serves as a canvas onto which the darkest fantasies of those who encounter her can be projected, with no foundation character in place to counteract such fantasies (Mycak 12-16)."
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?The Robber and Me?, 2002.
A review of the book ?The Robber and Me? by Josef Holub.
1,675 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 87.95
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This paper examines the novel ?The Robber and Me? by Josef Holub, the touching story of a young orphan who not only finds a home but also finds courage, honesty and the love of a real family. It provides a brief biography of the author was born in Czechoslovakia in 1926 and looks at how much of the book is based on his life experiences. It looks at how the book is written from a child's point of view, the main character, eleven-year-old Boniface is a city boy who must adjust to a very different life in the forest. It also analyzes how Holub's story brings up several issues that are relevant to readers of all ages, but especially relevant to young readers.
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"Another interesting detail that would certainly stand out for children reading this book is the important part the church played in everyone's life. Everyone in the village must attend church on Sundays, or face a fine, and no one is supposed to work at anything except the most necessary tasks. "Anyone caught at home, possibly even still at work, was quickly made poorer by a few guilden" (Holub 69). Today, we enjoy freedom of religion, and the freedom to choose how and when we worship. While the life of the rural village may seem idyllic at first to the young boy, the author quickly makes the reader aware that the village people faced far different cultural mores and restrictions than we face today, and their lives were not really all that idyllic."
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The BarOn Emotional Quotient, 2007.
A review of the BarOn Emotional Quotient, a psychological assessment of emotional intelligence.
2,198 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 110.95
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The paper relates that the BarOn Emotional Quotient Inventory is described as the most useful emotional quotient inventory available to date. The manufacturer describes this test as measuring an individual's ability to deal with everyday demands and pressures. The paper explains that the scales range from the identification of very high functioning individuals who have no difficulty with issues of compassion or empathy, to those who appear to have significant difficulty in harnessing emotional awareness and developing social skills. The paper discusses how the test appears to be clinically and statistically valid in identifying individual strengths and weaknesses.
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The Tool
Uses for the Tool
Theory of Emotional Intelligence From a Pathophysiologic Standpoint
Definition of Emotional Intelligence
Clinical Applications for Measures of Emotional Intelligence
Other Emotional Intelligence Scales Which are Available
Conclusion
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"It has been the tradition in psychological assessments to often attempt to predict a clients' ability to succeed in life by evaluating cognitive ability with things like intelligence testing. As the field of psychological testing continues to become more refined, it has been noted that often times, as well as the assessment of measures of pure intelligence, it is often times useful for individuals to have their emotional intelligence measured as well. To this means, there have been developed several instruments which measure emotional intelligence. It should be noted that not all of these tests are considered to be statistically valid by researchers and still require validation."
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"The Baron in the Trees", 2005.
A review of "The Baron in the Trees", by Italo Calvino.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 56.95
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The following third year environmental studies assignment is a book review of "The Baron in the Trees". The review looks at the story, major themes and evaluates the book. The paper focuses on the themes of nature civilization and freedom oppression.
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"The Baton in the Trees is the fictional account of Cosimo Piovasco di Rondo the rebellious son of Baron Arminip Piovasco di Rondo. After refusing to eat the snails that he had tried to free, Cosimo decides that he will protest his oppressive situation by moving into the trees and never coming down (Calvino 12-13). Cosimo's relations initially think that he is going through a phase and try to ignore his antics (Calvino 14). However, Cosimo is serious about remaining in the trees and manages to remain in the tree his entire life."
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"William Marshall: Knight-Errant, Baron and Regent of England" by Sidney Painter, 1992.
A critical review of the biography of the 12th century English leader.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 1 source, AU$ 127.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine a modern biography of William Marshal, an aide to the Plantagenet royal line in England in the medieval period. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context in which the biography is presented, and then to discuss the details of the life and the biography with a view toward suggesting the significance of the instant work, as well as what it may reveal about the historiography of the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries.
As biographer Sidney Painter points out in his introduction, the mode of biography as a means of elucidating medieval history is rare. The reason for this is the paucity of primary (and for that matter secondary) contemporaneous written sources. Nevertheless, Painter's method of assembling the biography has..."
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Andrew Carnegie, 2002.
This paper is an examination of the legacy of Andrew Carnegie.
2,615 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 126.95
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This paper details the life of one of the most influential businessmen in U.S. history, Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie's legacy includes many philanthropic endowments which set the tone for his day, but he is also remembered as being one of the greatest robber barons of his day who controlled the giant steel industry. According to this author, Carnegie was an complex individual, who vocally supported unions in public, but in private did everything in his power to stem their power in his many different factories. It is ironic that, in the late 1800s, the first union in America was formed in one of Carnegie's plants and his actions would lead to one of the most violent strikes in history. The resolution of this strike was the reason the introduction of government regulations involving collective bargaining arrangements in labor disputes that still exist today. The author cites several examples where Carnegie's actions did not match his deeds and only served to fuel the fires of discontent among the union members. The author also discusses how despite the fact that many businessmen, like Carnegie supported the concept of monopolies, by the beginning of the twentieth century, things had begun to change.
According to this author, the unions were drawing attention to the worker's needs and rights and as a result, the government began to develop new regulations for businesses which lead to the eventual demise of monopolies. The author concludes with several comments about how Carnegie eventually came to publically acknowledge that the labor unions and shared wealth were a better option for the country.
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"Carnegie had created his business empire upon the simple concept that a monopoly is, for the monopolist, the most efficient way to do business. Without competition, the owner can create the most efficient production and delivery system he can without wasting time and money negotiating and competing with others. This was the precept of Carnegie and those like him ? the nation is better off with monopolies. But, the workers, the masses of thousands and millions who filled the factories and mined the ore, who broke their backs and their families for virtually no money, these were the people who brought the reality of the monopoly to the attention of the government. It was the union, and its ability to bring a large voice in the form of unification that could speak as loud as that of the one person at the head of the company. Unions, then, brought about an equalization."
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Criticism of 19th Century Culture through Literature, 2003.
A look at how Harriet Beecher's Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" criticized the institution of slavery and sought to abolish it and how the utopian "Looking Backwards: 2000-1887", by Edward Bellamy, criticized the rapidly emerging capitalists of the time.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 14 sources, MLA, AU$ 113.95
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How literature not only reflects the time it is written in, but criticizes it and tries to remedy its ills. A discussion of "Uncle Tom's Cabin", by Harriet Beecher Stowe, on how the sale of Tom by Mr. Shelby reflects the attitudes of the slave trade held in the American South prior to the Civil War and how Stowe denounces the practice as not being Christian. Furthermore, it discusses such points as the role of Tom Looker and how he serves as a criticism of the Fugitive Slave Act and of Mr. Bird and the inaction of the U.S. government on the abolition of slavery. "Looking Backwards: 2000-1887", by Edward Bellamy, is also discussed, pointing out the deeds of the "robber barons" of Bellamy's time, such as Rockefeller and Morgan, criticizing these men and their greed. Includes a discussion on how the author sought to remedy the rapidly growing gap in American between the rich and poor with a socialist state.
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"Great literature is able to reflect upon its surrounding times. Truly great literature, however, is able to do that and more. Its is able to reflect upon it and criticize its? wrongs. Two classic American novels have done this. Harriet Beecher Stowe?s Uncle Tom?s Cabin or: Life among the lowly and Edward Bellamy?s Looking Backwards:2000-1887 were both works on American literature that reflected upon common notions and practices of their time and sought to criticize them."
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Leveraged Buyouts, 2000.
The definition, purpose, benefits and drawbacks, debt, funding and the impact on buying target firms.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 37.95
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The article, "Leveraged Buyouts: Robber Barons of the Eighties," was written in 1989 and takes the point of view that LBOs are potentially inherently evil. In the 1980s, when debt was a four-letter word.
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"Leveraged Buyouts
The article, "Leveraged Buyouts: Robber Barons of the Eighties," was written in 1989 and takes the point of view that LBOs are potentially inherently evil. In the 1980s, when debt was a four-letter word. "In simple terms, a leveraged buyout begins when investors, assisted by investment specialists, attempt to buy a given company's stock in total. This is done by borrowing against the assets of the company in question, which is known as leverage" ("Leveraged" 1989 54).
The article in also explains some of the tax ramifications and other elements of the economy that are affected by the LBO, as these are called. The biggest problem that the article points out is that there is connected with LBOs a tremendous debt level.
In a LBO, the..."
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