Genocide of Native American Compared to that of the Jews in World War II
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A 5 page overview of definition of 'genocide' in terms on Native American history when compared with Jewish history in World War II. Makes extensive reference to, and rebuts the philosophies of Steven Katz, author of 'The Holocaust in a Historical perspective'. Concludes that the Native American peoples experienced genocide just as assuredly as did the Jews in World War II. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Najew.wps

World War I & World War II
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5 pages. Twice in the 20th century world war impacted the development of the United States. The author compares and contrasts how WWI and WWII impacted the economy, race & gender relations, foreign relations, and issues regarding civil liberties. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PCww12.rtf

Camus & Wiesel/A Comparison
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A 7 page analysis of The Plague by Albert Camus and Night by Elie Wiesel. At first glance, these two works appear to be very dissimilar; however, the writer argues that they actually have quite a few points in common. Wiesel's book concerns the Holocaust and Camus' work appear to be about a plague hitting the French town of Oran. However, Camus' work is intended to be read as an allegory and this story, also, deals with the ravages committed against the human soul by Nazism. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 90camus.rtf

The Problem of Evil
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A 5 page paper discussing the philosophy on the presence of evil in the world. The writer makes frequent mention of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel's writings (i.e., 'Night') as a counterpoint to the Free Will Defense of St. Augustine.
Filename: Evil.wps

The Jews And The Poles: Defending Themselves Against Extermination
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4 pages in length. In retrospect, was there any action that could have been taken by either the Jews or the Poles that would have materially affected the outcome of the final solution in occupied Poland? Inasmuch as neither the Jews nor the Poles were anywhere as military-savvy or desirous of war as were the Germans, it can be argued that there was truly little that could have been accomplished in order for these populations to avert such a massacre. The writer discusses why self-preservation was not a viable option for the Jews and the Poles. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Two Worlds of Chaim Potok
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An 11 page paper on this well-known Jewish American author and his conflict with Orthodox Judaism. The paper analyzes the nature of this conflict, and concludes that its basis is Potok's openness to ideas and influences from outside Judaism. A 4 page annotated bibliography lists 21 sources.
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Attitudes Of Holocaust Survivors Toward God And Death
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This 10 page report discusses the feelings and attitudes survivors of the Holocaust have relating to God and to death in relationship to the nightmare they experienced during World War II. Interviews, poetry, and memoirs of survivors are used throughout the paper. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Holosurv.rtf

Two Different Sides of Night /Comparing Wiesel & Vonnegut
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A 5 page comparison of Elie Wiesel's Night and Kurt Vonnegut's Mother Night. The paper shows that while both books are about the Holocaust, they depict suffering in different ways because of the degree to which the central characters are able to find meaning in their lives. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Germany Since Re-Unification
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A 5 page paper on problems that have occurred in Germany since its reunification in the early 90's. Specifically examined is a relevant speech which provides reason to fear Germany's aggressive role within the New World Order. Reference is made to the rise of the Third Reich in pre-World War II days and the possibility of a re-occurrence. Bibliography lists 4 supporting sources.
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Barnes' Characters in the Light of Fascism
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A 5 page paper discussing the characters of Djuna Barnes' Nightwood as they could be viewed through the eyes of fascism. At the time Barnes published Nightwood, the tide of European fascism was rising and with it the antisemitism and homophobia that would lead to the incarceration and mass executions of Jews and homosexuals in Nazi concentration camps. The novel was seen as radical for the time, and it is now deigned as groundbreaking for lesbian literature. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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A History Of Fascism In Germany
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A 20 page paper that provides an overview of the development of fascism in Germany and focuses considerably on the impact that Hitler had on institutionalizing German fascism. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Dietrich Bonhoffer
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(6pp) At a time when much of the world was either enticed with, or entrapped, by fascism, Dietrich Bonhoeffer dared to live the morally responsible Christian life to its most expressive, and tragic, end. As a theologically rooted opponent to National Socialism, and later as a member of the political resistance against Nazism, Bonhoeffer was recognized as a leader even by his enemies and was hanged by the Gestapo in 1945. His legacy has inspired many and has demonstrated his landmark life and works to be among the most important of the twentieth century, and the most relevant for our times ahead. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBbonhff.doc

The Rise Of Fascism & The Response Of The Scientific Community
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A 6 page essay on the rise of fascism which includes its major charactertistics and origins as well as a look at the role that science played in helping to formulate the rascist ideas behind the Nazi atrocities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Nazifasc.wps

Auschwitz -- Human Strength in the Face of Insurmountable Odds
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7 pages in length. In WWII the tragedy that unfolded in regards to the Holocaust was horribly atrocious. Many died in unimaginable ways. The hideousness that the Germans demonstrated was beyond comprehension to the outside world. It was undoubtedly far worse for the victims within who witnessed the acts against humanity every day as they somehow survived the concentration camps. Some survived by aiding the Nazis, but most survived by luck or sheer force of will. While it cannot be assumed that there are no great emotional scars remaining for the survivors, some of whom have taken their own lives since, it is quite evident that the strength many of these survivors demonstrated was insurmountable in the face of devastating odds. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Dachau Museum
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5 pages in length. Of all the horrific historical memories, nothing evokes the sense of terror and dismay more than that of Nazi concentration camps. Dachau stands out as being the first to inflict tremendous mental, physical and emotional suffering upon the Jews who lived during Hitler's reign. As such, it carries with it a significant amount of memories that could not be allowed to merely perish over time; rather, a museum has been erected to pay tribute to those men, women and children who endured unspeakable cruelty at the hands of the Nazi regime. The writer discusses what museum visitors will experience at Dachau. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Eli Wiesel's 'Night' / Understanding Concentration Camps
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The selected passage introduces the reader to the concentration camp, just as the experience it describes was Eli Wiesel's introduction. The imagery is extremely powerful. This 6 page paper examines the reference to the crematorium within this passage and elucidates on the history and meaning of crematoriums to assist in understanding the reading of the book, Night. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Elie Wiesel's 'Night'
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This 5 page research paper examines Night, the harrowing autobiography of Professor Elie Wiesel's concentration camp experiences. Specifically discussed are the author, the thesis of Night, connecting the book with historical events to evaluated the accuracy of the situations presented. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Elie Wiesel/ Night
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A 5 page analysis of Wiesel account of life in a Nazi concentration camp. In Night, author Elie Wiesel not only provides readers with a riveting, if horrific, tale of life in a Nazi concentration, but he also provides an inspiring tale that demonstrates the tenacity of human spirit and the wonderful capacity of the human soul to preserver. No additional sources cited.
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Nazi Doctors and the Concentration Camp Experiments
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An 8 page research paper on the Nazi Doctors and their activities in World War II. The writer details the background of euthanasia and medical experimentation, its use in the death camps, and the current application of the information. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Nazidoct.wps

Organization of Nazi Concentration Camps
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The organization inherent in the Nazi agenda is addressed in this 25 page study. All death camps are explored, as well as the concentration camp Dachau of which there is a major focus. The structure of the camps, as well as the entire operation, is described. Some Nazi theory is discussed, including major concepts and terminology used within the camp boundaries. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: Dachau.wps

Resistance To The Third Reich
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A 10 page research paper on the resistance efforts of two German pastors, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Niemöller. Both were held in Nazi concentration camps; Bonhoeffer was executed only 11 days before the camp was liberated by U.S. troops. Niemöller was released with the liberation by U.S. troops, and continued to be outspoken on pulpit responsibility until his death in 1984. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Nazi Death Camps
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An 8 page overview of the atrocities of the Nazi Death Camps of World War II. Provides a factual account of the horrors of the camps and concludes that even though movies like 'Schindler's List' and accounts like 'The Diary of Anne Frank' give one some appreciation of all that occurred, nothing could possibly replicate the experience of having been there. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPnazi.wps

The Problem Of Evil # 2
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A 6 page paper exploring 'The Problem of Evil' using Elie Wiesel's Night as a foundation. The opinions of other philosophers and theologians, such as St. Augustine, C.S. Lewis, David Hume, and the Bible are integrated into the discussion.
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Zen Buddhism Combined with Psychotherapy
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12 pages in length. This very interesting paper gives a background on both Zen Buddhism and psychotherapy, and shows how the combination of the two can create an even more successful and meaningful therapy for patients. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: JGAzenbu.wps

US Catholic's Response to the Holocaust
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This 10 page paper looks at the history of the Holocaust through the devices of the Catholic Church. First is a section on Christian anti-Semitism which gives background to the next 2 sections that examines the Catholic Church's response to the Holocaust by reviewing the attitudes and policies as presented by the Popes Pius XI and XII. The next section deals with anti-semitism in the United States and leads to a discussion of the response to Jewish discriminations. It concludes with a short summary of the information presented. The bibliography lists 16 sources.
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Adolf Hitler and His Terrible Psychology
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A 7 page analytical discussion of Adolf Hitler as depicted by the authors of two books : 'The Mind Of Adolph Hitler' by Walter C. Langer and 'The Psychopathic God' by Robert G.L. Waite. The writer specifically examines the underlying psychological reasons for the Nazi leader's titanic will to power and discusses why we must never let such a man achieve greatness again.
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Adolf Hitler, A Study In Tyranny / Book Review
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A 5 page discussion and review of Allan Bullock's biography of the person who would come to be known as the 20th century's most evil individual. The book examines Hitler's reign in terms of political theory and ideology -- outlining how he represented a definitive example genuine tyranny. No Bibliography or additional sources used.
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Adolf Hitler: Gone but Not Forgotten
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3 pages. A fascinating look at the reign of Adolf Hitler. This paper takes an in-depth look at the argument on whether he should be regarded as Man of the Century, or whether to let his memory be hidden from view. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Hitler And The Voters
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A 7 page paper that considers why people voted for Hitler between 1928 and 1932. The writer suggests that Hitler's personal characteristics and his ideologies were supported by the economic and political climate of his day and that people voted for him because they needed relief from their existing political and economic situations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Hitler.doc

Hitler's 'SS' In The 1930s
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A 15 page analysis of the political situation in Germany in the 1930s, and what part the SS played in Hitler's rise to power, including the power struggle that went on between the SA and SS. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Hitler's Rise To Power
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6 pages in length. A discussion of Germany during the 1920's and early 1930's - with focus on how economic conditions facilitated Hitler's rise to power. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Germecon.wps

Hitler's Rise to Power -- 1921-1933
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An 11 page paper discussing the background of Hitler's rise to power in the 1920s and early 1930s. It considers the social, economic, and emotional factors that contributed to the development of the Third Reich. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Hitrise.wps

MAUS / A [Holocaust] Survivor's Tale I
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A 10 page overview of the horrors lived by one family of Holocaust survivors as revealed in MAUS I -- a cartoon book by Art Spiegelman. A brief background of Hitler's philosophy regarding the Jewish people during World War II is provided. Bibliography list two sources other than the book.
Filename: Maus.wps

Questioning The Holocaust
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The history of anti-Semitism predates the political rise of Adolph Hitler or the Third Reich. This 7 page paper addresses a few of the more pressing issues surrounding the Holocaust. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Schumann: Nazi Doctor
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Schumann: Nazi Doctor: A 2-page summary of the career of Nazi doctor and experimenter Horst Schumann, who conducted experiments at Auschwitz. Covered are the reasons he joined the Nazis, his relationship with Hitler and Himmler, and his fate after the war. Lists 2 sources.
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Sociopolitical Causes Of The Holocaust
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This 6 page report provides a geopolitical analysis of pre-WWII Germany and the factors that led to the Holocaust. What were the factors that led to the mass consciousness bent on the annihilation of the Jewish people and Hitler's rise to power? Only the most brief overview of one of the most horrendous events in history can be contained in 6 pages.
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The Evolution of Hitler’s Anti-Semitism
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This 6 page report discusses how Adolf Hitler’s anti-Semitism grew in the two decades preceding World War II and how he used it to inspire the German people. By 1921, Hitler was speaking to groups that numbered in the thousands. By the time he published “Mein Kampf” (1924) membership in the Nazi party had grown to the tens of thousands. Anti-Semitism and blame laid at the door of the Jews for Germany’s problems brought eager “converts” to the party. This paper also discusses how anti-Semitism became more virulent between the publication of “Mein Kampf” and Hitler’s famous speech at the Reichstag in January of 1939. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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"Europa, Europa"
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5 pages in length. Polish writer-director Agnieszka Holland's film Europa, Europa both historically and emotionally addresses the extent to which people will go in order to stay alive. Caught within the hostile world of Nazi warfare, Jewish youth Solomon Perel realizes that the only way he is going to escape a brutal death at the hands of the Nazis is by masquerading as one of them. Indeed, the dichotomy of his circumstances is aptly captured through Holland's cinematic eye, allowing viewers to gain a significantly better understanding of the harshness that enveloped Perel's very survival. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCeurop.wps

"Lest Innocent Blood Be Shed": Magda Trocme and Reverend Trocme: Attitudes About God
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A 3 page paper which discusses the book "Lest Innocent Blood Be Shed," by Philip Hallie, as it relates to Magda Trocme and Reverend Trocme and their attitudes concerning God. Their primary motives are also discussed as they relate to "saving the Jews from the authorities." Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
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"Schindler's List"
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A 5 page paper which examines the story "Schindler's List" by Thomas Keneally. The paper presents a brief examination of setting, plot, characters, point of view, themes, images, and symbols. No additional sources cited.
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