Browsing History B.A. Theses by Issue Date
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Senator Roland E. Kannenberg
(1972-07-11)This study was done for Wisconsin History. I chose the former State Senator Roland E. Kannenberg because I was interested in the Progressive Movement, which Mr. Kannenberg was part of, and his career sounded very interesting. ... -
Dissent, A Study of Student Dissent at the UWEC 1968-1970
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Struggle and Survival in a Foreign Land : the Immigrant Experience of Anders Lian
(2007-07-12)Throughout out the nineteenth century thousands of immigrants arrived in the United States. Many of these immigrants hoped to improve their lives by establishing themselves in America. Anders Lian, a youthful immigrant ... -
Policies and Tactics: Effectiveness and Tactics of Gas Warfare by the British in the Great War
(2007-07-13)This paper observes the effectiveness of poisonous gas used by the British Army from 1915 to 1917. This paper discusses the types of gas used, both lethal and non-lethal, and the deployment methods for the gas. This paper ... -
The Art of Memory : the Adventures of Alexander Henry
(2007-07-13)How good is one person?s word in the world of historical analysis? This question is posed whenever historians examine travel narrative. Colonial travelogues and diaries form much of what we know about American Indians and ... -
Beaming Forth Rays of Hope for All Womankind: A Comparison of Women and Men's Reflections on the 'Greatest Fair in American History' - The 1893 World's Columbian Exposition
(2007-07-13)The World's Columbian Exposition, held in 1893 in Chicago, attracted numerous visitors from around the world to view the exhibits on technology and the advancement of civilization since the evolution of man. In the six ... -
The Rising Impasse Between Two Great Civilizations : the Formation of the Czech Nation, and Czech-German Relations in Czechoslovakia, 1918-1939
(2007-07-13)This paper details the formation of a distinct Czech identity since the 9th century, until 1918 when this people group became a nation in the form of Czechoslovakia. From 1918 this paper highlights the advancement and ... -
The Era of the "Ism" : Senator Joseph McCarthy's Political Rise
(2007-07-13)This paper takes a look at the life and career of former Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy while attempting to determine what role McCarthyism played at this time and also if McCarthyism is still evident today. Some ... -
Black Hawk : History and Memory
(2007-07-13)The Black Hawk War of 1832 not only affected the Sauk who fought in it, but also the people who would inhabit the area over the next 170 years. This paper focuses on the long trip of the perception and memory of Black Hawk, ... -
Every Man Has His Breaking Point : the Attitudes of American Infantrymen Towards Combat Fatigue in World War II
(2007-07-13)My intention with this paper is to reveal both how complicated the combat fatigue problem was and how tempting simplistic views of it were. I seek to show how "average" combat soldiers in World War II perceived it at the ... -
From Boom to Bust : John E. Burton and the Northern Wisconsin Iron Mines, 1885-1887
(2007-07-13)Since the industrial revolution, occurring prior to the turn of the 19th century, the United States has had a fascination with iron. Iron ore is a main component of steel, which built transportation systems, cities, and ... -
The Imprint of One Woman: Veda Stone's Influence on Wisconsin Native Americans
(2007-07-13)This paper discusses the life and work of Veda Stone, a Native American advocate from Wisconsin. During the 1960s and 1970s, Native Americans around the country demanded self-determination and better education from the ... -
In the Name of Civilization : Jackson, Forsyth and the Indian Removal Act of 1830
(2007-07-13)The intent of this paper is to discuss Andrew Jackson?s controversial actions and policies affecting Native Americans, most notably the Indian Removal Act of 1830. This act required all Native American tribes east of the ... -
"Hic Facet Arthurus, Rex Quondam, Rexque Futurus:" The Analysis of Original Medieval Sources in the Search for the Historica King Arthur
(2007-07-13)The stories of Arthurian literary tradition have provided our modern age with gripping tales of chivalry, adventure, and betrayal. King Arthur remains a hero of legend in the annals of the British Isles. However, one ... -
The Birth of English Romance: The Thematic Evolution of English Literature in the Aftermath of the Norman Conquest
(2007-07-13)This paper is a study of the origin of romance in English literature and its effect on modern society. This study begins by exploring the history of the Anglo-Saxons, including their literature. This study then moves ... -
Ada James: Conservative to Radical Woman in Life and Politics
(2007-07-13)This paper will discuss the changes in women?s lives in the early 20th century with the main focus on the political and social life of Ada James. While the political life of Ada James is covered in depth, the social life ... -
From Homeland to the Heartland : the Resettlement and Acculturation of First Generation Hmong Americans in Eau Claire, WI
(2007-07-13)In the 1970s, the Hmong people of Laos fled their homeland in search of freedom from persecution by the communist regime in Laos. Most moved to refugee camps in Thailand, and then relocated to the United States. Historical ... -
The Saddest Affair: A Case Study of the Investigations into the Crater Disaster at Petersburg
(2007-07-13)Perhaps one of Congresses most jealously guarded powers is the right to oversight and investigation. However, American history demonstrates that this power can be used to both great effect and abuse. Understanding ... -
Where John Barleycorn Still Holds Forth in Splendor: A Case Study of Prohibition in Wisconsin
(2007-07-13)This paper takes a look at Wisconsin Prohibition by focusing on a small town in southwest Wisconsin called Prairie du Chien. This paper starts by giving a background on early taverns in Prairie du Chien and why people liked ...