The Exploitation of the People of Central America
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This 5 page paper examines the banana industry in Central America in a larger context. Globalization and slavery are things discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA808CA.rtf
Paper Title: The Exploitation of the People of Central America

The Honduras: Social and Economic Background;
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This 11 page paper, plus appendix, looks at way in which both the social structure and the countries economy have changed since the 1950s. The paper considers this from a variety of perspectives and includes consideration of the instigation of a democratic political system during this time. The paper contain 4 graphs and the bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEhondor.wps
Paper Title: The Honduras: Social and Economic Background;

The Little School: A Consideration of those who Disappeared or Who Survived the Argentinean Junta
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This 5 page paper considers Alicia Partnoy's book of short stories entitled 'The Little School: Tales of Disappearance and Survival' document incidences from her three and a half month imprisonment at this secret prison camp. The stories are firsthand accounts of the atrocities as well as containing what can be argued as evidence to the location and identification of those involved. However, the books strongest message must be that of hope and survival despite terrible odds, with survival only starting after release as this is when the reality of the past must be faced. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TElitsch.wps
Paper Title: The Little School: A Consideration of those who Disappeared or Who Survived the Argentinean Junta

The Maya, The Inca And The Aztec
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The ancient civilizations of Meso America are of utmost interest to modern students of archeology, history and, or, the behavioral sciences. This 6 page essay explores the similarities and differences between these cultures in art, religion, agriculture and organization.
Filename: KTmexind.wps
Paper Title: The Maya, The Inca And The Aztec

The Murky Mystery of El Mozote
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12 pages in length. Examination of the massacre in El Salvador from a sociological perspective. Writer uses theories of Marx, Weber, and Durkheim to evaluate the issue. Bibliography lists 12+ sources.
Filename: Elmozote.wps
Paper Title: The Murky Mystery of El Mozote

THE PANAMA CANAL, ITS HISTORY AND THE INFLUENCE OF THE U.S.
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This 7-page paper focuses on the history of the Panama Canal and the influence of the U.S. government in making this project happen. Other topics for discussion include whether or not the U.S. could be considered imperialistic in its efforts to build a Canal though this country. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTpacahi.rtf
Paper Title: THE PANAMA CANAL, ITS HISTORY AND THE INFLUENCE OF THE U.S.

The Reasons for Violence in Chile and Uruguay
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This 6 page paper looks at the military coup in 1973 in Chile and the way in which General Pinochet and his government followed a policy of violence and compares it with the Uruguayan guerrilla's in the early 1970's. The similarities and difference are discussed. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEchilvi.wps
Paper Title: The Reasons for Violence in Chile and Uruguay

The Sudden Rise and Fall of Hugo Chavez 1994-2002
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12 pages. Hugo Chavez went from a failed military coup to prison to the Presidency. His approach to the presidency was to ensure the equality and prosperity for all Venezuelans; this has led to a military coup supported by the United States. The interesting and tumultuous years of his reign are covered in this paper, which includes information on Venezuela and OPEC as well as other controversies that surrounded Chavez. That Chavez has resigned his post according to some publications is also included herein. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: JGAchvez.rtf
Paper Title: The Sudden Rise and Fall of Hugo Chavez 1994-2002

Transition to Democracy in Nicaragua
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A 16 page research paper that argues that the US intervention in Nicaragua, rather then aiding the consolidation of democracy, in the long-term, actually prolonged such consolidation. The writer looks at the history of US intervention and the consequences for Nicaragua. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: 00nicdem.rtf
Paper Title: Transition to Democracy in Nicaragua

U.S. Military Involvement in Central America: The Panama Affair
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A 5 page overview of American involvement in Central America. Although this involvement de-escalated after the end of the Cold War, our involvement in the Panama Affair was inescapable. The author atributes our victory in this affair to the management skills of President George Bush. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPmilPan.rtf
Paper Title: U.S. Military Involvement in Central America: The Panama Affair