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This index started as a card index for the debaters' manuals in the Reference Department of this Library. With the growing number of these manuals and frequent requests for debate materials, it became practical to combine the indexes of all the manuals into one list. This way, references to all materials on a specific subject are organized together, saving time that would be spent consulting the index of each book. The card index has proven to be quite useful, so it has been published with the hope that it may also be beneficial elsewhere. Under each subject, you'll find the debate proposition, page references to the manuals, and a note detailing the materials available, whether they are briefs, references, sample debates, or debate summaries.

The "Debates" of this Library, included in the list of books indexed, is a loose-leaf book containing summaries and references copied from various sources or additional lists found elsewhere. The Carnegie Library "Reference lists" mentioned are less comprehensive manuscript lists created in response to requests.

One hundred new references have been added in this edition. Twenty-four of these are on new topics, and seventy-six are additional references on topics included in the first edition. New cross-references have also been added where necessary. The new books indexed are Robbins's "High School Debate Book," the "Debaters' Handbook Series," and the new edition of Askew's "Pros and Cons," as well as the numbers of the "Speaker" and the "Bulletin" of the University of Wisconsin issued in the sixteen months since the first edition of this index was published.

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November 1, 1912.

Indexed Books

* Contains list of topics for discussion.

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Askew, 1906, p. 1: Briefs and references.

Addison and Montaigne. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Voting rights for adults. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Food adulteration. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Public control of advertising. Askew, 1906, p. 3: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 4: Briefs.

Askew, 1906, p. 4: Briefs and references.

Aeneid and Iliad. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Agassiz and Darwin. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Retirement benefits. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Ag banks. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Agricultural depression; should we look for solutions? Askew, 1906, p. 6: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 7: Briefs.

Thorough (or deep) cultivation. Askew, 1906, p. 208: Briefs.

Was Alexander the Great's life more impactful on the history of his time and beyond than Julius Caesar's life? Matson, p. 32: Briefs and references.

Who was the better general, Hannibal or Alexander? Rowton, p. 214: References.

Which was the greatest hero, Alexander, Caesar, or Bonaparte? Rowton, p. 225: References.

Was Alfred the Great as impressive and virtuous as Washington? Matson, p. 112: Briefs and references.

Askew, 1906, p. 7: Briefs and references.

Should Germany give up Alsace-Lorraine? Askew, 1906, p. 8: Briefs and references.

Is ambition a flaw or a quality? Rowton, p. 210: References.[Pg 9]

Has the discovery of America been good for the world? Rowton, p. 212: References.

The principles of the American Protective Association deserve the support of American citizens. Brookings, p. 19: Briefs and references.

Was the Revolution a more important and influential event in United States history than the Civil War? Matson, p. 81: Briefs and references.

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Entertainment and the church. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Askew, 1906, p. 11: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 9: Briefs.

Is anger a bad thing or a good thing? Rowton, p. 225: References.

Anglican Church. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Askew, 1906, p. 13: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 11: Briefs.

America and England; the union of the English-speaking people. Askew, 1906, p. 9: Briefs and references.

Are animals capable of reasoning? Rowton, p. 192: Briefs and references.

Have animals got intelligence? Gibson, p. 19: Briefs and references.

Rights of animals. Askew, 1906, p. 195: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 12: Briefs.

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Anti-trust law, 1890. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Askew, 1906, p. 15: Briefs.

Boards of arbitration with mandatory authority should be set up to resolve conflicts between employers and workers. Ringwalt, p. 210: Briefs and references.

Capital and labor should be required to resolve their disputes in legally established arbitration courts. Debaters' handbook ser., no. 1: Briefs, references, and selected articles.

Compulsory industrial arbitration. Askew, 1906, p. 16: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 13: Briefs.

The government should resolve all conflicts between businesses and workers. Craig, p. 556: Outlines.[Pg 10]

Ought arbitration in trade disputes to be enforced by law? Gibson, p. 24: Briefs and references.

State boards of arbitration with compulsory powers should be set up across the United States to resolve industrial disputes between employers and employees. Foster, p. 353: Speech (affirmative).

There should be a national arbitration board for disputes between employers and employees on interstate railroads, and this board should have mandatory powers. Brookings, p. 162: Briefs and references.

Could arbitration be used as a replacement for war? Rowton, p. 224: References.

International arbitration: is it a replacement for war? Askew, 1906, p. 16: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 14: Briefs.

The United States should create a treaty with Great Britain and France to agree on arbitrating all disputed issues. C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Has Arctic exploration been justified by its outcomes? Matson, p. 412: Briefs and references.

Askew, 1906, p. 17: Briefs and references.

Aristotle and Plato. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Danger of increased armaments. Askew, 1906, p. 114: Briefs and references.

Reduction of national armaments. Askew, 1911, p. 15: Briefs.

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Armed intervention to collect debts. Speaker, v. 2, p. 391: Briefs and references.—C. L. of P. Debates: Briefs.

Armed intervention by any country to collect private financial claims against any American nation isn't justifiable. Pearson, p. 223: Synopses and references.

Armenian issue and English involvement. Askew, 1906, p. 18: Summaries and citations.

Army short service. Askew, 1906, p. 20: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 16: Briefs.

Compulsory universal service. Askew, 1911, p. 207: Briefs.

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Is it good governance for the United States to keep a standing army that's larger than what's really needed to uphold the laws of the country? Craig, p. 520: Speeches.

The United States Army should be expanded instead of reduced. C. L. of P. Reference lists.

The United States Army should be increased to one thousand for every million people in our population. Thomas, p. 200: Briefs.

Shouldn't all national artworks be completely accessible to the public? Rowton, p. 227: References.

Is British art on the decline? Gibson, p. 27: Briefs and references.

Does art, in its principles and creations, imply morality? Can art be held to an ethical standard? Matson, p. 365: Briefs and references.

Is the influence of the fine arts positive for religion? Matson, p. 366: Briefs and references.

Are art and science opposites? Does the widespread focus on natural science harm the development of quality art? Matson, p. 362: Briefs and references.

Do the groups called "art unions" help promote the spread of fine arts? Rowton, p. 228: References.

National banks should be allowed to issue notes based on their overall assets. Ringwalt, p. 143: Briefs and references.

National banks should be allowed to issue notes based on their overall assets, with tax obligations and government oversight. Speaker, v. 3, p. 409: Brief (affirmative).—C. L. of P. Debates: Brief (affirmative).

A system of asset currency, managed by the federal government, should be set up in the United States. Pearson, p. 191: Synopses of speeches, and references.

Does studying astronomy expand the mind more than studying geology? Is studying geology more practically beneficial than studying astronomy? Matson, p. 261: Briefs and references.

Should the requirement for public recitation be eliminated? Askew, 1911, p. 17: Briefs.

Are there groups of atheists? Matson, p. 472: Briefs and references.[Pg 12]

Intercollegiate athletics support the overall interests of colleges. Thomas, p. 186: Briefs.

Intercollegiate sports should be eliminated. Speaker, v. 7, p. 295: Brief (negative).

Interscholastic sports competitions are more valuable to the participants than writing contests. C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Shouldn't sports be a part of every educational system? Rowton, p. 229: References.

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Does atomic theory get enough support in science to prove it's valid? Matson, p. 387: Briefs and references.

Authority as the foundation of religious belief. Askew, 1906, p. 21: Briefs and references.

Authors and publishers: Are the former treated unfairly? Askew, 1906, p. 22: Briefs.

Should the federal government issue licenses for drivers? Foster, p. 351: Analysis.

Taxation of single men. Askew, 1906, p. 23; Askew, 1911, p. 20: Summaries.

Are the overall character and career of Lord Bacon indefensible? Did Bacon's character deserve the approval of future generations? Matson, p. 94: Briefs and references.

Has Bacon's philosophy contributed more to the advancement of physical science than Newton's discoveries? Matson, p. 379: Briefs and references.

Is it likely that Lord Bacon is actually the true author of the plays credited to Shakespeare? Matson, p. 300: Briefs and references.

Bakehouse, Municipal. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is the so-called balance of power the best way to promote and maintain fair and harmonious relationships between European countries? Is a federation of European nations desirable and feasible? Matson, p. 183: Briefs and references.[Pg 13]

Abolition of plural voting. Askew, 1911, p. 182: Briefs.

Compulsory voting. Askew, 1906, p. 223: Briefs and references.

One person, one vote. Askew, 1906, p. 162: Briefs.

Second ballots. Askew, 1906, p. 198: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 206: Briefs.

Is Balzac a better novelist than Hugo? Matson, p. 339: Briefs and references.

The national government should ensure the repayment of bank deposits in national banks. C. L. of P. Debates: References.

There should be some laws that ensure the safety of bank deposits. Pearson, p. 305: Report of speeches and references.—C. L. of P. Debates: References.

Bank holidays set by law. Askew, 1906, p. 24: Briefs.

Bank issues secured by commercial paper are better than those secured by bonds. Pearson, p. 1: Speeches and references.

The government tax on state banknotes should be canceled. Brookings, p. 93: Briefs and references.

Should there be a national bankruptcy law? Matson, p. 169: Briefs and references.

Askew, 1906, p. 5: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 5: Briefs.

Congress should set up a central bank for issuing currency. Pearson, p. 325: Summaries of speeches and references.—C. L. of P. Debates: References.—C. L. of P. Reference lists.

The federal government should set up a central bank for the United States. Debaters' handbook ser., no. 14: Briefs, references and selected articles.—Robbins, p. 50: Briefs and references.

National banks should be eliminated. Craig, p. 358: Outlined for points only.

Which is happier, a barbarian or a civilized person? Gibson, p. 31: Briefs and references.—Rowton, p. 204: Briefs and references.

Was Beecher a better preacher than Spurgeon? Matson, p. 525: Briefs and references.

Is Beethoven a greater composer than Mozart? Matson, p. 372: Briefs and references.[Pg 14]

Betterment. Askew, 1906, p. 24: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 21: Briefs.

Are betting and gambling wrong? Gibson, p. 155: Briefs and references.

Do modern geological discoveries align with the Scriptures? Rowton, p. 223: References.

Should the Bible be read as a religious activity in public schools? Matson, p. 239: Briefs and references.—C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Askew, 1906, p. 26; Askew, 1911, p. 23: Briefs.

Askew, 1906, p. 27: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 24: Briefs.

Bimetallism, not protectionism, is the key to future prosperity. Craig, p. 366: Outlined for points only.

Is it practical or desirable to maintain a double standard of value in exchanges? Is a single gold valuation the right economic policy for nations? Matson, p. 206: Briefs and references.

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Bio and history. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is Bismarck a greater politician than Gladstone? Matson, p. 101: Briefs and references.

Askew, 1906, p. 30: Summaries and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 27: Summaries.

Napoleon Bonaparte. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

General Booth's employment system described in "Darkest England" should be implemented in this country. Brookings, p. 160: Briefs and references.

Askew, 1906, p. 30; Askew, 1911, p. 28: Briefs.

UK art. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Inter-imperial communication. Askew, 1906, p. 123: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 117: Briefs.

British imperial federation. Askew, 1906, p. 108: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 97: Briefs.

Ought our empire to federate? Gibson, p. 96: Briefs and references.[Pg 15]

Was John Brown's raid into Virginia to rescue slaves unjustified? Was John Brown's execution justified? Should John Brown be seen as a hero and martyr, or as a fanatic? Matson, p. 129: Briefs and references.

Is Browning a better poet than Tennyson? Matson, p. 317: Briefs and references.

Browning, Mrs, and Eliot, George. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Shall the Brussels sugar convention be canceled? Askew, 1906, p. 203: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 222: Briefs.

Animal mind and human mind. See Human mind and animal mind.

Was Brutus justified in killing Caesar? Rowton, p. 209: References.

Is Bryant a better poet than Longfellow? Matson, p. 322: Briefs and references.

Has Buddhism, in its core beliefs and spirit, more truth and goodness than error and evil? Is Buddhism more different from Christianity than similar? Matson, p. 473: Briefs and references.

Has Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" had as much impact as Kempis's "Imitation of Christ"? Matson, p. 514: Briefs and references.

Premature burial: are preventive measures needed? Askew, 1906, p. 183; Askew, 1911, p. 185: Briefs.

Burns and Byron. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Are Lord Byron's writings moral in nature? Rowton, p. 215: References.

Which poet was greater, Byron or Burns? Rowton, p. 222: References.

Was Byron a better poet than Shelley? Matson, p. 312: Briefs and references.

Byron and Wordsworth. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Government by cabinet. Askew, 1906, p. 31: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 28: Briefs.[Pg 16]

Cabinet ministers should have seats and the right to speak in Congress. Brookings, p. 40: Briefs and references.

Members of the president's Cabinet should have the right to be present and speak in the House of Representatives. Thomas, p. 164: Briefs and references.

Should Cabinet members have seats in Congress and a say in its debates? Matson, p. 157: Brief and references.

Cabinet systems of government are better than congressional systems. Brookings, p. 37: Briefs and references.

César, Alexander the Great, Napoleon. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

César and Alexander the Great. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Caesar and Brutus. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Calvin and Luther. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is Calvin's role in securing the condemnation and death of Servetus worthy of criticism? Matson, p. 521: Briefs and references.

Has Wesley had a greater impact on the promotion of religious thought and life than Calvin? Matson, p. 519: Briefs and references.

All contributions of $100 and more to political parties should be publicly recorded by the officials receiving them. Thomas, p. 174: Briefs and references.

The peaceful annexation of Canada would provide an economic benefit to the United States. Thomas, p. 206: Briefs.

Canada should be added to the United States. Brookings, p. 59: Briefs and references.

Canada; should she join the United States? Askew, 1906, p. 32: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 29: Briefs.

Would a political union between Canada and the United States benefit both countries? Is a commercial union between Canada and the United States desirable? Does it seem likely that it's Canada's "manifest destiny" to become a sovereign and independent republic? Matson, p. 182: Briefs and references.

Canada. Mutual agreement with the U.S. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Canals. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__—__A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_1__

The removal of the canteen from U.S. Army posts was a smart move. Thomas, p. 206: Briefs.—C. L. of P. Reference lists.[Pg 17]

Askew, 1906, p. 34: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 32: Briefs.

Workers and capital. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Debaters' Handbook Series, No. 4: References and Selected Articles.

Capital punishment; its abolition. Askew, 1906, p. 34: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 33: Briefs.

Capital punishment should be eliminated. Brookings, p. 57: Briefs and references.—Gibson, p. 43: Briefs and references.—Robbins, p. 44: Briefs and references.—Thomas, p. 184: Briefs.

Is capital punishment justified? Rowton, p. 48: Speeches and references.

Should the death penalty be kept as the punishment for intentional murder? Should capital punishment be abolished? Matson, p. 160: Briefs and references.

Playing cards. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

As a thinker and writer, should Carlyle be considered better than Emerson? Matson, p. 346: Briefs and references.

Askew, 1906, p. 35: Briefs and references.

Catholic Church. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Present-day caucus nomination methods should be discarded. Brookings, p. 27: Briefs and references.

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Celibacy of Roman Catholic priests. Askew, 1906, p. 36: Briefs.

Askew, 1911, p. 34: Underwear.

Askew, 1911, p. 34: Briefs.

Are there good reasons to believe that the ruins recently found in Central America are very ancient? Rowton, p. 231: References.

Central banks. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Does successfully keeping the United States as a nation mean the national government needs to become stronger? Matson, p. 151: Briefs and references.

The current balance of power between the federal and state governments isn’t suited to today’s needs and requires a shift toward greater centralization. Robbins, p. 79:[Pg 18]

Briefs and references.—Speaker, v. 2, p. 385: Summary of speeches.—C. L. of P. Debates: Summary of speeches, references.

Channel Tunnel. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Are the basics of individual personality not visible in childhood? Rowton, p. 227: References.

Has nature or education a greater influence on shaping character? Rowton, p. 211: References.

Does national character get passed down from generation to generation? Rowton, p. 228: References.

Is national character shaped more by physical factors than by moral ones? Does climate have a dominant impact on defining a nation's character and history? Matson, p. 407: Briefs and references.

Charitable assistance. Askew, 1906, p. 38: Summaries.

Do charity organization societies do more good or harm? Gibson, p. 48: Briefs and references.

Free shelters and safe spaces. Askew, 1906, p. 99: Summaries.

Free soup kitchens, clothing, coal, etc. Askew, 1906, p. 100: Briefs.

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Askew, 1906, p. 39: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 37: Briefs.

Did Charlemagne have more impact on medieval history than Hildebrand? Matson, p. 46: Briefs and references.

Was the execution of Charles I justified? Matson, p. 62: Briefs and references.—Rowton, p. 202: Briefs and references.

Charles II and Richard III. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Charter, Federal. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Which poet was greater, Chatterton or Cowper? Rowton, p. 224: References.

Is Chaucer a better poet than Spenser? Matson, p. 291: Briefs and references.

Which poet was greater, Chaucer or Spenser? Rowton, p. 226: References.

Isn't chess a great intellectual and moral workout? Rowton, p. 229: References.[Pg 19]

The orders issued by the federal judges against the Chicago strikers were unwarranted. Brookings, p. 197: Briefs and references.

Debaters' handbook ser., no. 2: References and selected articles.

Child labor; "half-timers." Askew, 1906, p. 40: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 39: Briefs.

Should the half-time system be eliminated? Gibson, p. 113: Briefs and references.

Prohibition of child marriages in India. Askew, 1906, p. 116: Briefs and references.

The victory of Japan over China was in the interest of civilization. Brookings, p. 192: Briefs and references.

Chinese immigration. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Chinese labor; should it be used in the Transvaal? Askew, 1906, p. 41: Briefs and references.

Was chivalry, in its nature and impact, more beneficial than harmful? Matson, p. 42: Briefs and references.

Askew, 1906, p. 45: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 41: Briefs.

Is Christian unity going to become structured? Matson, p. 483: Briefs and references.

Reunion of Christendom. Askew, 1906, p. 44: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 40: Briefs.

Christianity: Is dogma necessary? Askew, 1906, p. 45: Briefs and references.

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Has Christianity been the most powerful influence in the development of modern civilization? Matson, p. 50: Briefs and references.—C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Christians as warriors. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Are social issues a concern for churches? Askew, 1906, p. 46: Briefs and references.

Are the churches in decline? Gibson, p. 51: Briefs and references.[Pg 20]

Is it the responsibility of a church to offer entertainment? Gibson, p. 14: Briefs and references.

Is the Christian church responsible for the alienation of working men? Gibson, p. 58: Briefs and references.

Is the pulpit losing its influence? Gibson, p. 161: Briefs and references.

Ought the church to support social reform? Gibson, p. 55: Briefs and references.

Is the combination of church and state beneficial for any nation? Matson, p. 168: Briefs and references.

Church of England. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Church of Scotland. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Church in Wales. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Should church property that is used only for public worship be taxed? Should church buildings, along with their lots and furnishings, be exempt from taxation? Matson, p. 211: Briefs and references.

Are Cicero's character and career more admirable than blameworthy? Matson, p. 90: Briefs and references.

Cicero and Demosthenes. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Are great cities, when you think about them and their impact, a bigger evil than a good? Matson, p. 531: Briefs and references.

Advantages and disadvantages of the city, town, and country child. C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Is country life generally better than city life? Matson, p. 532: Briefs and references.

Which is better, city life or country life? Rowton, p. 230: References.

Askew. 1906, p. 46: Briefs and references.

Appointment of locals. Askew, 1906, p. 47: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 115: Briefs.

The civil service act should be expanded to include all departments of government service. Brookings, p. 44: Briefs and references.

The Civil War and the American Revolution. See The American revolution and the Civil war. [Pg 21]

Civilization (European) in savage lands. Askew, 1906, p. 47: Briefs and references.

Is modern civilization a failure? Gibson, p. 61: Briefs and references.

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Civilized person and barbarian. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Classics versus science as a subject in schools. C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Greek is required at universities. Askew, 1906, p. 104: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 104: Briefs.

Is a classical education necessary for an American gentleman? Rowton, p. 216: References.

Is studying Greek and Latin classics essential for a well-rounded education? Is the mental discipline and knowledge gained from studying the classics better than that from studying natural sciences? Should learning Greek and Latin be seen as more important for culture and practical use than studying French and German? Does the study of Greek take up too much space in standard college courses? Should Greek be deemed essential for a liberal education, or should it be an elective in college courses? Matson, p. 252: Briefs and references.

Which is more important in education, the classics or math? Rowton, p. 190: Briefs and references.

Clay and Webster. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Clergy. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Closed shop and open shop. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Coal mines. State-owned. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Coal and gold mines. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Co-education in colleges is beneficial. Brookings, p. 178: Briefs and references.—C. L. of P. Debates: References.—C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Co-education of the sexes. Askew, 1906, p. 78: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 41: Briefs.

Is it a good idea to have both sexes educated together in higher institutions? Matson, p. 244: Briefs and references.

Coleridge and Wordsworth. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Collectivism. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__ [Pg 22]

Are college-educated men, as a group, better in mental abilities and culture compared to self-taught men? Matson, p. 242: Briefs and references.

Are state universities better, in their principles and functioning, than colleges? Matson, p. 246: Briefs and references.

A Catholic university for Ireland. Askew, 1906, p. 36: Briefs and references.

The country college and the city college. C. L. of P. Reference lists.

In a college run by Christian values, students should have to go to church on Sunday. Thomas, p. 186: Briefs.

Is a college education the best preparation for real life? C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Is the in loco parentis system of college governance better than the laissez faire system? Or, is paternal government the best for college students? Matson, p. 249: Briefs and references.

Is the education system at our universities aligned with the needs of today? Rowton, p. 225: References.

Some system should be established that allows students to earn a degree of A.B. from colleges in three years. Brookings, p. 181: Briefs and references.

University reform. Askew, 1911, p. 249: Briefs.

What are the advantages of large colleges compared to small ones? C. L. of P. Reference lists.

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Gibson, p. 273: Briefs and references.

As a discoverer and as a person, was Columbus greater than Livingstone? Matson, p. 106: Briefs and references.

The comic section of the newspapers is harmful to kids. C. L. of P. Debates: References.

Should we create a minister of commerce? Askew, 1906, p. 53: Briefs.

Has trade contributed more to the growth of modern civilization than industry? Matson, p. 204: Briefs and references.

The commercial mindset of today is weakening the moral values of the nation. C. L. of P. Reference lists.[Pg 23]

American cities should adopt a commission form of government. Robbins, p. 57: Briefs and references.—C. L. of P. Debates: Briefs and references.

The city of —— should switch to a commission form of government. Wisconsin University, no. 310: Plan, history, arguments, references, the Wisconsin act.—Wisconsin University, no. 460: Third revision (without Wisconsin act).

Commission plan of municipal government. Debaters' handbook ser., no. 15: Briefs, references, and selected articles.

In the bigger cities of New England, all city government authority should be assigned to a commission of no more than nine people, elected directly by the voters without any help from other representative bodies. Pearson, p. 461: Synopses of speeches, and references.—Speaker, v. 3, p. 404: Brief (affirmative).—C. L. of P. Debates: Briefs.

Public lands. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Communion service. Use of wine. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is free competition in production and trade essential for the best interests of everyone involved? Do the advantages of competition in business outweigh its drawbacks? Matson, p. 219: Briefs and references.

The United States government should start a movement to implement reforms in the Congo Free State. Foster, p. 428: Specimen debate.

It would be better for the country's business interests to elect a Congress every eight years. C. L. of P. Reference lists.

It would significantly enhance public service if members of Congress could be elected from any district within their own state. Brookings, p. 36: Briefs and references.

Congress and cabinet system. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is conscience a genuine moral guide? Can conscience be taught? Matson, p. 458: Briefs and references.

Ought we to have a draft in Great Britain? Gibson, p. 63: Briefs and references.

Military conscription for England. Askew, 1906, p. 55: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 45: Briefs.

Forest and mineral lands now owned by the United States should be kept by the federal government. Speaker, v. 6, p. 313: Speeches and references.[Pg 24]

The power of the federal government should take precedence over that of the states when it comes to conserving national resources, specifically forests, water power, and minerals. Robbins, p. 65: Briefs and references.

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Conservative and reformer. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is consistency a bad thing or a good thing? Gibson, p. 66: Briefs and references.

Ought we to obey Mrs. Grundy? Gibson, p. 110: Briefs and references.

Has monasticism done more good than harm? Matson, p. 38: Briefs and references.

Ought conventual and monastic institutions to be inspected? Gibson, p. 68: Briefs and references.

The contract system for using convict labor should be eliminated. Brookings, p. 165: Briefs and references.—C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Does convict labor get in the way of the interests of the free worker? C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Cooperation: Can it replace capitalism? Askew, 1906, p. 57; Askew, 1911, p. 46: Briefs.

Cooperation: is it better than state socialism? Askew, 1906, p. 57: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 47: Briefs.

Is cooperation better suited to enhance the virtue and happiness of humanity than competition? Rowton, p. 221: References.

Is the principle of industrial cooperation effective and applicable on a large scale? Do the experiments conducted so far in cooperation support the optimism for its eventual widespread use? Is cooperation in business more advantageous than competition? Matson, p. 220: Briefs and references.

Alden, p. 249: Summary of Macaulay's speech on copyright.

An international copyright law is needed. Brookings, p. 80: Briefs and references.

Corporal punishment in schools. Askew, 1906, p. 58: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 47: Briefs.

Is corporal punishment justifiable? Rowton, p. 209: References.

Should city council members in America be paid? C. L. of P. Reference lists.[Pg 25]

Country and city. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Consolidation of rural schools. Wisconsin University, no. 387: Arguments and references.

Should we set up a court of final appeal for capital cases? Gibson, p. 22: Briefs and references.

Cowper and Chatterton. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Are church creeds beneficial to the interests of Christianity? Should agreeing to a creed be a requirement for church membership? Matson, p. 506: Briefs and references.

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Askew, 1906, p. 58: Summaries and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 48: Summaries.

Should cremation replace ground burial? Matson, p. 541: Briefs and references.

Is ignorance a cause of crime? Matson, p. 236: Briefs and references.

Is poverty more of a cause and trigger for crime than wealth? Matson, p. 530: Briefs and references.

Which factor contributes the most to crime—poverty, wealth, or ignorance? Rowton, p. 217: References.—C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Askew, 1906, p. 59: Briefs and references.

Is Oliver Cromwell a character we should admire? Rowton, p. 118: Speeches and references.

Was Cromwell's protectorate an unjustifiable takeover and oppression? Matson, p. 64: Briefs and references.

Cromwell and Napoleon. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Did the Crusades lead to more good than bad? Matson, p. 40: Briefs and references.

Have the crusades been good for humanity? Rowton, p. 102: Speeches and references.

Granting Cuba's willingness, the annexation of Cuba to the United States would be in the best interests of the United States. Foster, p. 359: Brief.

Should Cuba be added to the United States? Craig, p. 61: Speeches.—C. L. of P. Reference lists.

The United States should take control of Cuba. Pearson, p. 391: Report of debate, and references.—Thomas, p. 202: Briefs.

The United States should annex Cuba, with the consent of Cuba. Wisconsin University, no. 462: Arguments and references.[Pg 26]

Culture and money. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Currency. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__—__A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_1__—__A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_2__

Are popular activities like dancing and playing cards harmful in their influence? Matson, p. 462: Briefs and references.

Is the "Divine Comedy" a greater poem than "Paradise Lost"? Matson, p. 273: Briefs and references.

Are the intellectual abilities of people of color fundamentally less than those of white people? Rowton, p. 217: References.

Was Darwin a better scientist than Agassiz? Matson, p. 383: Briefs and references.

Did Darwin contribute as much to the advancement of science as Newton? Matson, p. 383: Briefs and references.

David and Moses. View __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Askew, 1911, p. 49: Briefs.

Capital punishment. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Shouldn't we encourage greater freedom of expression in discussions? Rowton, p. 226: References.

Askew, 1906, p. 61: Briefs and references.

Marriage with a deceased wife's sister; should it be legalized in England? Gibson, p. 35: Briefs and references.

Can any situations justify straying from the truth? Rowton, p. 212: References.

Is it ever okay to lie? Is dishonesty never acceptable? Matson, p. 460: Briefs and references.

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Askew, 1906, p. 61: Summaries and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 53: Summaries.

Askew, 1911, p. 54: Shorts.

Askew, 1906, p. 62: Summaries and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 64: Summaries.

Democratic and aristocratic governance. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__ [Pg 27]

Is representative democracy, with its principles, institutions, and operations, the best form of government? Matson, p. 134: Briefs and references.

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Was Demosthenes a better speaker than Cicero? Matson, p. 282: Briefs and references.

Which was the better speaker, Demosthenes or Cicero? Rowton, p. 208: References.

Are our big department stores bad for the country? Craig, p. 219: Speeches.

Has Descartes' philosophy, in its overall essence and key characteristics, become a lasting part of modern philosophy? Has Descartes contributed more to theology than to science? Is Descartes' proof of God's existence valid? Is Descartes' conclusion of being from thought justified? Matson, p. 434: Briefs and references.

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Dickens and Thackeray. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Direct legislation by the people would improve political conditions in the United States. Thomas, p. 166: Briefs and references.

The system of direct legislation by the people should be more widely adopted in the United States. Ringwalt, p. 50: Briefs and references.—C. L. of P. Debates: References.

Direct primaries. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Disarmament of nations. C. L. of P. Debates: References.

International disarmament. Askew, 1906, p. 63: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 66: Briefs.

Divine Comedy and Paradise Lost. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Work specialization. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Askew, 1906, p. 71; Askew, 1911, p. 76: Briefs.

A constitutional amendment should be passed that gives Congress the exclusive authority to regulate marriage and divorce in the United States. Ringwalt, p. 194: Briefs and references.—C. L. of P. Debates: References.

A constitutional amendment should be established that gives the federal government exclusive control over divorces. Brookings, p. 142: Briefs and references.

Divorce for women: Should the "cruelty" requirement be removed? Askew, 1906, p. 72: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 79: Briefs.[Pg 28]

Easier divorce. Askew, 1911, p. 78: Briefs.

Should divorce laws be strict or lenient? Should there be a national divorce law instead of state laws? Matson, p. 171: Briefs and references.

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Docks, London. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Christianity: Is dogma necessary? Askew, 1906, p. 45: Briefs and references.

Should the play address social issues? Askew, 1906, p. 73: Briefs and references.

Does modern clothing need to be changed? Gibson, p. 78: Briefs and references.

Fashion in clothing; is it a bad thing? Askew, 1906, p. 93: Briefs.

Is being drunk a bigger problem than using too much opium? Matson, p. 540: Briefs and references.

Was Dryden a better poet than Pope? Matson, p. 306: Briefs and references.

Which poet was greater, Dryden or Pope? Rowton, p. 214: References.

Briefs.

Is dueling justifiable? Rowton, p. 195: Briefs.

Ought the early closing of shops to be enforced by law? Gibson, p. 84: Briefs and references.

Is Edison the greatest living American inventor? Matson, p. 130: Briefs and references.

Education as it is currently forced upon the youth of America is harmful to their health and to effective governance. Craig, p. 351: Outline (affirmative).

Should emulation be used as a motivation in education? Matson, p. 241: Briefs and references.

Should we promote emulation in education? Rowton, p. 209: References.

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Is government support for education necessary and beneficial? Matson, p. 238: Briefs and references.

It is the right and responsibility of the state to oversee and manage primary and secondary education. Brookings, p. 139: Briefs and references.

Classical Education. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Should education in public schools be mandatory? Matson, p. 237: Briefs and references.

Education, Legal. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is it not the responsibility of a government to set up a national education system? Rowton, p. 217: References.

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Education, Religious. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Should the education laws be changed? Askew, 1906, p. 74: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 80: Briefs.

England should always keep control of Egypt. Pattee, p. 93: Brief (negative).

An eight-hour workday should be established by law in the United States. Brookings, p. 156: Briefs and references.

In the United States, a workday should only be eight hours long. Thomas, p. 200: Briefs.

A legal eight-hour workday. Askew, 1906, p. 80: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 87: Briefs.

Should Parliament establish an eight-hour workday? Gibson, p. 86: Briefs and references.

Presidential Election. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Congress should pass a law to establish federal oversight of national elections. Brookings, p. 1: Briefs and references.

The English system for preventing bribery and corruption in elections should be adopted in the United States. Brookings, p. 47: Briefs and references.

Simultaneous elections. Askew, 1906, p. 83; Askew, 1911, p. 90: Briefs.

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The elective system of studies should be adopted in high schools. Thomas, p. 204: Briefs.

Should we adopt the elective system in public high schools across the United States? Foster, p. 396: Article (affirmative).[Pg 30]

Does George Eliot, as a woman of genius, surpass Mrs. Browning? Matson, p. 335: Briefs and references.

Is Queen Elizabeth's character, taken as a whole, worthy of admiration? Matson, p. 93: Briefs and references.

Is Queen Elizabeth a character we should admire? Rowton, p. 211: References.

Is the Shakespearean period the Augustan age of English literature? Rowton, p. 219: References.

Is Elizabethan literature better than Victorian literature? Matson, p. 289: Briefs and references.

Is eloquence a natural gift, or can it be learned? Rowton, p. 218: References.

Emerson and Carlyle. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Isn't England mainly looking to emigration to relieve its population? Rowton, p. 228: References.

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Askew, 1906, p. 84: Briefs and references.

Laws should be put in place stating that if a worker is injured while working, their employer must provide fair compensation and cannot use contributory negligence or a coworker's negligence as a defense. Speaker, v. 3, p. 272: Synopsis of speeches (affirmative) and brief (negative).—C. L. of P. Debates: Synopsis of speeches (affirmative) and brief (negative).

Using simulations in education. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Does the end justify the means? Gibson, p. 90: Briefs and references.

England; why is she unpopular as a nation? Askew, 1906, p. 85: Briefs and references.

Federal government in Great Britain and Ireland. Askew, 1906, p. 94: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 95: Briefs.

Is England on the rise or decline as a nation? Rowton, p. 211: References.[Pg 31]

Is it possible that England will fall into the same decline that affected the ancient nations? Rowton, p. 215: References.

Is it not emigration that England should primarily depend on for relief of her population? Rowton, p. 228: References.

Written constitution for England. Askew, 1906, p. 56: Briefs and references.

Food supply during war; is there a risk of famine? Askew, 1906, p. 96: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 99: Briefs.

England. House of Lords. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

England. Colonialism. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

England. Parliament. Refer to __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

England. Political parties. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__—__A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_1__

England. Tariff. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__—__A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_1__

Anglican orders. Askew, 1906, p. 12: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 10: Briefs.

Disendowment of the Church of England. Askew, 1906, p. 64; Askew, 1911, p. 66: Briefs.

Disestablishment of the Church of England. Askew, 1906, p. 65; Askew, 1911, p. 69: Briefs.

Is the modern Anglican church part of the Catholic church? Askew, 1906, p. 12; Askew, 1911, p. 10: Briefs.

Parochial boards. Askew, 1906, p. 169: Briefs and references.

Shall we remove the official status and funding of the Church of England? Gibson, p. 73: Briefs and references.

Should the broad-church party leave the church? Askew, 1906, p. 31: Briefs.

Possibility of invasion. Askew, 1911, p. 118: Briefs.

Has England been as significant a power in modern times as Rome was in ancient times? Matson, p. 29: Briefs and references.

Has the aristocracy of England generally been a benefit to the country? Matson, p. 188: Briefs and references.

Askew, 1906, p. 37: Summaries and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 35: Summaries.

English and Greek playwrights. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is the English government better, in structure and functioning, than the government of the United States? Matson, p. 138: Briefs and references.[Pg 32]

English literature. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__—__A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_1__

British rule in India. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Engraving and photography. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Abolition of the law of entail. Askew, 1906, p. 85: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 91: Briefs.

Social Equality. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Askew, 1906, p. 88: Briefs and references.

Has the organic world evolved from primitive microorganisms through natural processes? Is there enough evidence to support the idea that species originated through natural evolution? Is the theory of evolution a proven scientific fact? Matson, p. 390: Briefs and references.

Is mankind evolved from some lower animal through a process of evolution? Matson, p. 394: Briefs and references.

Are exams a real measure of learning and an essential way to encourage education? Matson, p. 251: Briefs and references.

Askew, 1906, p. 88: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 92: Briefs.

Ought competitive exams to be abolished? Gibson, p. 92. Briefs and references.

Expansion (U.S.). See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Askew, 1906, p. 89; Askew, 1911, p. 93: Briefs.

Does faith come before and lead to knowledge? Is faith based on and in line with reason? Matson, p. 487: Briefs and references.

Falsehood. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Askew, 1906, p. 92: Summaries and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 94: Summaries.

Askew, 1906, p. 93: Shorts.

Is fasting useful? Gibson, p. 94: Briefs and references.

All corporations engaged in interstate commerce should be required to obtain a federal charter. Pearson, p. 39: Report of debate, and references.

All companies involved in interstate commerce should be required to obtain a federal charter under conditions set by Congress, as long as that legislation is constitutional. Speaker, v. 3, p. 400: Briefs.—C. L. of P. Debates: Briefs and references.[Pg 33]

All companies involved in interstate commerce should be required to obtain a federal charter, provided that such legislation is constitutional. Debaters' handbook ser., no. 9: Briefs, references and selected articles.

All businesses involved in interstate commerce should be licensed and monitored by the federal government. Thomas, p. 182: Briefs.

All railroads involved in interstate commerce should be operated by companies that are incorporated by the federal government. Pearson, p. 147: Report of debate, and references.

Corporations conducting business across state lines should be required to obtain a federal charter. Foster, p. 291: Speech (affirmative).

The federal government should have sole authority over all corporations conducting interstate business, as granted by the Constitution. C. L. of P. Debates: Briefs and references.

The government should embrace the idea of monopolistic control over industries and regulate prices in all situations resulting from the forces of the economy. Speaker, v. 7, p. 312: Synopses of speeches, and references.

It is important that Congress's regulatory authority should include all corporations with a capitalization over $1,000,000. Foster, p. 297: Speech (negative).

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Federal government and state government. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Has the feudal system created more good than harm? Matson, p. 37: Briefs and references.

Has reading novels a moral influence? Rowton, p. 210: References

Has the prevalence of fiction in modern literature been more good than bad overall? Matson, p. 326: Briefs and references.

Novel reading is harmful. C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Sex in fiction. Askew, 1906, p. 199: Briefs and references.

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15th Amendment. See Negro suffrage.

Visual arts. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__—__A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_1__

Adulteration acts. Askew, 1906, p. 3: Briefs and references.

Intercollegiate football supports the overall goals of colleges. Brookings, p. 184: Brief and references.

The federal government is justified in adopting a general policy of creating forest preserves. Thomas, p. 196: Briefs.

Franchise. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__—__A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_1__—__A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_2__[Pg 34]

Should Franklin be considered the greatest American? Matson, p. 117: Briefs and references.

Which man was greater, Franklin or Washington? Rowton, p. 226: References.

Frats. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Was Frederick the Great a greater man and ruler than Peter the Great? Matson, p. 97: Briefs and references.

Free institutions in the United States are currently at risk. Brookings, p. 52: Briefs and references.

Askew, 1906, p. 99: Briefs and references.

Foreign-built ships should be allowed to register in the U.S. without any duty fees. Brookings, p. 104: Briefs and references.

Free e-books. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Trade agreements and tariffs. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Free trade and reciprocity. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is human will free? Is the ability to choose differently a necessary part of will freedom? Do Edwards's "Inquiry regarding the freedom of the will" lead to conclusions that are false and unsustainable? Matson, p. 453: Briefs and references.

Did the circumstances justify the first French Revolution? Rowton, p. 223: References.

Was there more good than bad in the French Revolution? Matson, p. 68: Briefs and references.

Which did the most to bring about the French Revolution: the tyranny of the government, the excesses of the upper class, or the writings of Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Rousseau? Rowton, p. 222: References.

Is Galileo worthy of harsh criticism for rejecting what he knew to be the truth? Matson, p. 92: Briefs and references.

Are betting and gambling unethical? Gibson, p. 155: Briefs and references.

Legal suppression of gambling. Askew, 1906, p. 101: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 102: Briefs.

Morality of gambling. Askew, 1906, p. 102: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 102: Briefs.[Pg 35]

Askew, 1906, p. 101: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 101: Briefs.

Abolition of game laws. Askew, 1906, p. 102: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 103: Briefs.

Has Garrison's role in the antislavery movement been exaggerated? Matson, p. 127: Briefs and references.

Gas supply. City-owned. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is genius a natural ability? Rowton, p. 218: References.

Is genius inherited? Matson, p. 406: Briefs and references.

Earth science and space science. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Geology and the Bible. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

George, Henry. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Are ghosts real or just made up? Gibson, p. 104: Briefs and references.

Gladstone and Bismarck. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is Goethe's Mephistopheles a better version of the Prince of Darkness than Milton's Satan? Matson, p. 304: Briefs and references.

Was Goethe a better poet than Schiller? Matson, p. 302: Briefs and references.

Goethe and Shakespeare. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

All countries should come together to use the same monetary system, and that system should be based on gold. Brookings, p. 88: Briefs and references.

The single gold standard is in the best interest of the country. Craig, p. 28: Speeches.

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Which metal is more valuable, gold or iron? Rowton, p. 211: References.

Have the gold mines of Spain or the coal mines of England been more beneficial to the world? Rowton, p. 213: References.

The Gothenburg system of removing private profits provides the best solution to the liquor issue. Brookings, p. 176: Briefs and references.

Should England adopt the Gothenburg system? Askew, 1906, p. 103: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 103: Briefs.[Pg 36]

Commission governance. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Should the government own all railways, mines, canals, etc.? Gibson, p. 191: Briefs and references.

The government should set up and manage factories and trade. Brookings, p. 129: Briefs and references.

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Nationalization of canals. Askew, 1906, p. 103: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 31: Briefs.

It is in the best interest of everyone for the government to own and manage coal mines. Craig, p. 318: Outline.

The United States should own and manage the coal mines in the country. Pearson, p. 435: Synopses of speeches, and references.

The federal government should own and operate the railroads in the United States. Thomas, p. 180: Briefs.

The railroads in the United States should be owned and run by the federal government. Brookings, p. 123: Briefs and references.

Railway nationalization. Askew, 1906, p. 189: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 195: Briefs.

The railroads in the United States should be owned and run by the government. Ringwalt, p. 163: Briefs and references.—C. L. of P. Debates: References.

Should the U.S. government own and control the railroads? Craig, p. 106: Speeches.

Should the government own and run the railroads? Matson, p. 176: Briefs and references.—Robbins, p. 88: Briefs and references.

All telegraph lines in the United States should be owned and managed by the government. Brookings, p. 126: Briefs and references.

The government of the United States should own and control the telephone and telegraph systems. Craig, p. 185: Speeches.

Has Greece contributed more to the civilization of the world than Rome? Has Rome truly been a greater power in the world than Greece? Matson, p. 25: Briefs and references.

Greek Studies. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is Greek art better than Renaissance art? Matson, p. 359: Briefs and references.

Are the Greek playwrights better than the English ones? Matson, p. 277: Briefs and references.

Greek letter fraternities. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__ [Pg 37]

Should greenbacks be discontinued and the government move away from its current banking system? Craig, p. 232: Speeches.

Gregory VII and Charlemagne. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Bank deposit guarantee. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Has the invention of gunpowder been beneficial to humanity? Rowton, p. 207: References.

Was Hamilton a greater statesman than Jefferson? Matson, p. 120: Briefs and references.

Was Hamlet's apparent madness completely fake? Matson, p. 299: Briefs and references.—C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Hannibal and Alexander the Great. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Hannibal and Napoleon. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Does happiness or misery dominate in life? Rowton, p. 222: References.

Was Warren Hastings, considering his entire career, worthy of impeachment? Matson, p. 96: Briefs and references.

Hawaii should be quickly annexed to the United States. Brookings, p. 62: Briefs and references.

Ought the United States to have added Hawaii? Craig, p. 122: Briefs.

Should Hawthorne be ranked higher among American authors than Irving? Matson, p. 350: Briefs and references.

Which poet is greater, Mrs. Howitt or Mrs. Hemans? Rowton, p. 227: References.

Is heredity more influential in shaping a person's intellect and morals than their environment? Matson, p. 404: Briefs and references.—C. L. of P. Reference lists.

High schools shouldn't be funded by taxes. Thomas, p. 202: Briefs.

Hildebrand and Charlemagne. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Can history be turned into a science? Matson, p. 407: Briefs and references.[Pg 38]

Shouldn't we encourage the study of history more than we currently do? Rowton, p. 232: References.

Is reading history more beneficial to an individual than reading biography? Matson, p. 263: Briefs and references.

Prohibition of homework. Askew, 1911, p. 105: Briefs.

Local governance. India. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Local governance. Ireland. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Homer. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__—__A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_1__

Homer and Milton. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

The honor system should be implemented in all colleges and universities. C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Which brings greater happiness, the pleasures of hope or those of memory? Rowton, p. 220: References.

Nationalization of hospitals. Askew, 1906, p. 105: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 105: Briefs.

Should hospitals be run and managed by the government? Gibson, p. 115: Briefs and references.

Work hours. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__—__A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_1__

Abolition of the House of Lords; single-chamber government. Askew, 1911, p. 150: Briefs.

Exclusion of bishops from the House of Lords. Askew, 1906, p. 29: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 27: Briefs.

Limitation of the veto of the House of Lords. Askew, 1911, p. 151: Briefs.

Reform of the House of Lords. Askew, 1906, p. 146: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 155: Briefs.

Should the English House of Lords be abolished? Should the English House of Lords be reformed? Matson, p. 189: Briefs and references.

The living conditions of low-income individuals should be enhanced by local governments. Brookings, p. 170: Briefs and references.

Municipal housing for low-income residents. Askew, 1906, p. 156: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 160: Briefs.

Was Howard a greater philanthropist than Wilberforce? Matson, p. 104: Briefs and references.[Pg 39]

Howard, Napoleon, Watt. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Howitt, Mrs, and Hemans, Mrs. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Hugo and Balzac. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is the human mind different from the animal mind in nature and not just in extent? Matson, p. 396: Briefs and references.

Humankind. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Hasn't the ability to joke around been crucial for civilization? Rowton, p. 228: References.

Askew, 1906, p. 106: Briefs.

The hypocrite is a more contemptible character than the liar. Craig, p. 179: Speeches.

Which is the more contemptible person, the hypocrite or the liar? Rowton, p. 208: References.

Ignorance and crime. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is the Iliad a greater epic than the Aeneid? Matson, p. 270: Briefs and references.

Does the Iliad provide clear proof of multiple authors? Is the authorship of the Iliad the same as that of the Odyssey? Matson, p. 269: Briefs and references.

Illiteracy and poverty. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is a rough or a sophisticated era better for the creation of imaginative works? Rowton, p. 219: References.

Is imagination more powerful in its influence than reason? Are people generally affected by reason as much as by imagination? Matson, p. 449: Briefs and references.

Do the benefits of foreign immigration outweigh its drawbacks? Should foreign immigration to this country be limited? Matson, p. 173: Briefs and references.

Foreign immigration to the United States should be further limited by requiring an educational test. Pearson, p. 165: Synopses of speeches, and references.

A high tax should be imposed on all immigrants to the United States. Brookings, p. 70: Briefs and references.

Immigration should be limited even more with a literacy test. Ringwalt, p. 31: Briefs and references.—C. L. of P. Debates: References.[Pg 40]

Immigration should be further restricted by law. Brookings, p. 68: Briefs and references.—Robbins, p. 100: Briefs and references.

Immigration to the United States should be further restricted by an educational test. Pattee, p. 183: Brief (affirmative).

Is immigration harmful to the United States? Craig, p. 206: Speeches.

Our current immigration laws should be changed to exclude all immigrants over sixteen years old who cannot read and write; however, this change should not exclude dependents of qualified immigrants or residents of the United States. Wisconsin University, no. 316: Arguments and references.

Restriction of immigration of foreigners. Askew, 1906, p. 107: Briefs and references.

Should immigration be limited? Pattee, p. 316: Brief and speech against it by S.G. Croswell, from North American Review, May 1897.

Strengthening of laws regulating the immigration of foreign nationals. Askew, 1911, p. 8: Briefs.

The United States should impose stricter immigration rules by enforcing an illiteracy test. Thomas, p. 198: Briefs.

The United States should continue to tighten immigration rules. Thomas, p. 196: Briefs.

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Exclusion of Chinese (United States and Australia). Askew, 1906, p. 41: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 39: Briefs.

Has Chinese immigration so far been more of a benefit than a harm to the country? Should the national government have a policy of imposing strict restrictions on Chinese immigration? Matson, p. 175: Briefs and references.

The policy banning Chinese laborers from the United States should stay in place and be strictly enforced. Brookings, p. 73: Briefs and references.

The United States should keep its current policy on Chinese immigration. Ringwalt, p. 42: Briefs and references.

Should Chinese immigration be limited? C. L. of P. Reference lists.

The time has come for the United States to change its current policy of banning Chinese immigration. Thomas, p. 176: Briefs.

The Germans are the most sought-after immigrants today. C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Should being immoral prevent someone from participating in public life? Askew, 1906, p. 108: Briefs and references.

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Can the immortality of the human soul be proven through the light of nature? Matson, p. 492: Briefs and references.

Immortality of the individual; its value. Askew, 1906, p. 108: Briefs.

Are colonies beneficial to the mother country? Rowton, p. 216: References.

Askew, 1906, p. 110: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 106: Briefs.

American imperialism. Speaker, v. 4, p. 114: References.

Imperialistic policy of the United States. C. L. of P. Reference lists.

The interests of the United States go against permanently acquiring territory in the eastern hemisphere, except for what might be necessary for naval bases. Alden, p. 221: Speech (affirmative).

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Askew, 1906, p. 113; Askew, 1911, p. 110: Briefs.

Denney, p. 369: Talks.

Can an income tax be created that is fair in principle and effective in administration? Is a graduated income tax fair or practical? Matson, p. 209: Briefs and references.

The constitution should be amended to give Congress the power to implement a general income tax in the United States. Speaker, v. 3, p. 296: Briefs and references.—C. L. of P. Debates: Briefs and references.

The federal government should implement a graduated income tax, as permitted by the Constitution. Robbins, p. 109: Briefs and references.

The federal government should have the authority to impose an income tax, without it being divided among the states based on population. Speaker, v. 5, p. 376: Speeches and references.

Federal income tax. Pearson, p. 93: Summary of arguments and references.

A graduated income tax is a beneficial part of a tax system. Wisconsin University, no. 329: Arguments and references.

In the United States, an income tax is feasible and beneficial. Thomas, p. 180: Briefs.—C. L. of P. Reference lists.

An income tax is a valuable component of a tax system. Brookings, p. 117: Briefs and references.[Pg 42]

Income tax, focusing specifically on graduation and exemption. Debaters' handbook series, no. 10: References and selected articles.

Progressive income tax. Askew, 1906, p. 113: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 110: Briefs.

Askew, 1906, p. 115: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 112: Briefs.

Indeterminate sentences for the professional criminal. Askew, 1911, p. 113: Briefs.

India. Civil service. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Indian defense—an advanced strategy. Askew, 1906, p. 118: Briefs and references.

Is British rule in India, in terms of its nature and outcomes, justifiable? Has British rule been advantageous for India? Matson, p. 191: Briefs and references.

Ought we to run India exclusively for its people? Gibson, p. 117: Briefs and references.

India; self-government. Askew, 1906, p. 117: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 114: Briefs.

Should the government make education for Indians mandatory? C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Person and government. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Askew, 1906, p. 119: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 115: Briefs.

Is inductive reasoning the best way to get to the truth? Has the significance of inductive reasoning as a means of finding truth been exaggerated in today’s world? Matson, p. 441: Briefs and references.

Death duties (English), Graduated. Askew, 1906, p. 59: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 51: Briefs.

A progressive inheritance tax should be imposed by the federal government, with its constitutionality accepted. Pearson, p. 141: Briefs and references.—Speaker, v. 2, p. 389: Briefs.—Wisconsin University, no. 385: Arguments and references.—C. L. of P. Debates: References.

Initiative and referendum. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

The federal courts' stance on using injunctions, shown by the Bucks Stove & Range Company decision,[Pg 43] supports the best interests of the people in the United States (with all constitutional questions out of the way). Pearson, p. 129: Summaries of speeches and references.

Federal courts should not be allowed to issue injunctions in disputes between labor and capital. Thomas, p. 188: Briefs.

Issuing injunctions by federal courts in labor disputes should be banned by Congress. Ringwalt, p. 219: Briefs and references.—Speaker, v. 4, p. 108: Briefs and references.—C. L. of P. Debates: References.

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Ought private asylums to be allowed? Askew, 1906, p. 20: Briefs and references.

Does insanity always rule out all moral responsibility? Is insanity ever compatible with being punished? Matson, p. 461: Briefs and references.

Resolved that all insurance should be a federal monopoly. C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Insurance of children. Askew, 1906, p. 122: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 117: Briefs.

Is life insurance currently conducted on safe and fair principles? Rowton, p. 231: References.

Does the spread of knowledge promote overall morality? Is ignorance a factor in crime? Matson, p. 236: Briefs and references.

Excess. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__—__A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_1__

Excess and oppression. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Global copyright. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Askew, 1906, p. 123: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 118: Briefs.

Abolition of the law of intestacy. Askew, 1906, p. 124: Briefs and references.

Invasion of England. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Abolition of the lord lieutenancy of Ireland. Askew, 1906, p. 124: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 122: Briefs.

Federal government in Great Britain and Ireland. Askew, 1906, p. 94: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 95: Briefs.[Pg 44]

Ireland; is she overtaxed? Askew, 1906, p. 131: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 131: Briefs.

Irish members; their exclusion from imperial parliament if home rule is granted. Askew, 1906, p. 132; Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 132: Briefs.

Is devolution in Irish affairs desirable? Askew, 1906, p. 125: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 122: Briefs.

Is Ireland's lack of prosperity mainly due to English mismanagement? Matson, p. 193: Briefs and references.

Home rule should be given to Ireland. Brookings, p. 187: Briefs and references.—C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Ireland; home rule. Askew, 1906, p. 126: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 124: Briefs.

Ought England to grant the Irish demand for self-governance? Matson, p. 194: Briefs and references.

Ireland. Universities. Check __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Iron and gold. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

The government should build a comprehensive irrigation system. Brookings, p. 144: Briefs and references.

Irving and Hawthorne. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Japan. Anglo-Japanese alliance. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Japan-China conflict. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Should Japanese people be eligible for American citizenship? C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Jefferson and Hamilton. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Has Jesuitism done more harm than good? Matson, p. 480: Briefs and references.

Anti-Semitism in Russia. Askew, 1906, p. 14: Briefs and references.

Is creating a Jewish state desirable and feasible? Askew, 1906, p. 132: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 133: Briefs.

John and Paul. Check it out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Journalism; are signed articles valuable? Askew, 1906, p. 135: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 135: Briefs.

The judges of the higher courts and the judges of the appellate courts in the states should be appointed by the state executive. Pearson, p. 345: Synopses of speeches, and references.[Pg 45]

Judges, Recall of. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Askew, 1906, p. 135: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 135: Briefs.

Do the benefits of the jury system outweigh its downsides? Is the jury system worth keeping? Should a three-fourths majority be enough for a jury decision? Matson, p. 158: Briefs and references.

In New York, a unanimous verdict is no longer needed in jury trials. Thomas, p. 194: Briefs.

Is the requirement for juries to reach a unanimous decision helpful in achieving justice? Rowton, p. 217: References.

Jury system should be abolished. Brookings, p. 55: Briefs and references.

Less than the full number of jurors should be able to make a decision. C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Should we get rid of trial by jury? Gibson, p. 215: Briefs and references.

Trial by jury. C. L. of P. Reference lists.

C. L. of P. Reference lists (yes).

Children's courts. Askew, 1906, p. 40: Briefs and references.

Does Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason" provide an accurate explanation of how knowledge originates and its limitations in the human mind? Do Kant's writings, when considered as a whole, offer a coherent and affirmative philosophical system? Was Kant a more significant philosopher than Descartes? Matson, p. 438: Briefs and references.

Kempis, Thomas à, and Bunyan. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Askew, 1906, p. 136: Briefs and references.

Does the division of labor, as it currently exists, tend to hinder rather than help individual growth? Matson, p. 229: Briefs and references.

Is the division of labor now taken to a harmful extreme? Gibson, p. 119: Briefs and references.

Labor is more responsible for tough times than capitalists are. C. L. of P. Reference lists.

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The best interests of the working class would be better served by creating a separate labor party. Brookings, p. 154: Briefs and references.

Organized labor should create a political party and actively participate in politics. Thomas, p. 202: Briefs.[Pg 46]

Trade unions. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is the laissez-faire, or let it be theory of government, the true one? Is the paternal theory of government the true one? Should government intervention be expanded? Matson, p. 136: Briefs and references.

Enclosure of common lands. Askew, 1906, p. 54: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 43: Briefs.

Peasant ownership. Askew, 1906, p. 174: Summaries and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 180: Summaries.

Vacant land; its rating. Askew, 1906, p. 216: Briefs and references.

Askew, 1906, p. 136: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 136: Briefs.

Property values. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Are the landed gentry worth keeping? Gibson, p. 101: Briefs and references.

Is language just something that humans created? Matson, p. 542: Briefs and references.

Askew, 1906, p. 215: Briefs and references.

Language and thought. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Latin, Study of. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Codification of the law [English]. Askew, 1906, p. 48: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 40: Briefs.

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Askew, 1906, p. 139: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 143: Briefs.

Reform of legal education. Askew, 1906, p. 142: Briefs.

Is a lawyer justified in defending a client they know is guilty? Gibson, p. 70: Briefs and references.

Is a lawyer justified in defending someone he knows is guilty of the crime they're accused of? Rowton, p. 214: References.

A lawyer is justified in arguing for the acquittal of a man he knows is guilty. C. L. of P. Reference lists.[Pg 47]

Congress should take immediate action to retire all legal-tender notes. Alden, p. 230, 253: Speech and brief (negative).

Direct Legislation. See Direct legislation.

Fake and two-faced. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Liberal Party and Independent Labour Party. See Independent Labour party and Liberal party.

Should the government allow the press to operate without restrictions? Matson, p. 167: Briefs and references.

Should the press be completely free? Rowton, p. 223: References.

Free libraries. Askew, 1906, p. 98: Briefs and references.

License. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is life worth living? Askew, 1906, p. 143: Briefs and references.

Is the average lifespan of humans getting longer or shorter? Rowton, p. 230: References.

Life insurance. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Can Lincoln truly be considered as great a benefactor to his country as Washington? Matson, p. 116: Briefs and references.

Abolition of tied houses. Askew, 1906, p. 209; Askew, 1911, p. 242: Briefs.

As society is currently structured, the bar serves valuable social purposes. Robbins, p. 177: Briefs and references.

Compensation for pub owners. Askew, 1906, p. 55: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 44: Briefs.

Free trade in beverages. Askew, 1906, p. 73: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 80: Briefs.

High license is the best way to control excessive drinking. Craig, p. 94: Speeches.

Isn't excessive indulgence the main cause of crime? Rowton, p. 231: References.

Is the legal ban on making and selling alcoholic beverages justified in principle and effective in practice? Matson, p. 179: Briefs and references.

Should the alcohol trade be nationalized? Gibson, p. 81: Briefs and references.

Should the licensing act (1904) be amended? Askew, 1906, p. 142: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 146: Briefs.

State prohibition is a better approach than expensive licensing for handling excessive drinking. Brookings, p. 172: Briefs and references.[Pg 48]

Sunday closing of pubs. Askew, 1906, p. 205: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 224: Briefs.

Total abstinence. Askew, 1906, p. 1: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 1: Briefs.

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Writing competitions and sports. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is the inexpensive literature of this era, overall, good for general morality? Rowton, p. 229: References.

Which has contributed more to the world, literature or science? C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Should nonconformists adopt rituals? Gibson, p. 121: Briefs and references.

Livingstone and Columbus. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Askew, 1906, p. 145; Askew, 1911, p. 149: Briefs.—C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Local option is the most effective way to tackle the liquor issue. Thomas, p. 184: Briefs.

Local veto. Askew, 1906, p. 146: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 149: Briefs.—Gibson, p. 248: Briefs and references.

Has the influence of Locke's philosophy been greater than its actual value? Does the practical benefit of Locke's philosophy make up for its lack of depth and overall understanding? Matson, p. 436: Briefs and references.

Livery companies (London); their abolition. Askew, 1906, p. 144: Briefs and references.

Longfellow and Bryant. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

House of Lords. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Was Louis XIV a great man? Rowton, p. 227: References.

Was the overthrow of Louis XVI justified? Rowton, p. 216: References.

Loyola and Luther. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Did Luther contribute more to the promotion of the Reformation than Calvin? Matson, p. 516: Briefs and references.

Which character deserves more admiration, Loyola or Luther? Rowton, p. 224: References.[Pg 49]

The costly social events of the wealthy do more good than harm for the country. Craig, p. 172: Speeches.

Should Parliament limit excessive luxury? Gibson, p. 124: Briefs and references.

Dishonesty. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__—__A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_1__

Should Europe intervene in Macedonia? Askew, 1906, p. 148: Briefs and references.

Has the introduction of machinery been overall good for humanity? Rowton, p. 220: References.

Has the introduction of machines caused more trouble than it's worth? Gibson, p. 127: Briefs and references.

Has using machinery overall been beneficial to the working class? Matson, p. 228: Briefs and references.

Askew, 1906, p. 149; Askew, 1911, p. 157: Briefs.

Have human races a specific unity and a common origin? Are the human races of different origins? Matson, p. 401: Briefs and references.

Is the evidence enough to prove that the human race is very old? Matson, p. 399: Briefs and references.

Is the savage state the original and natural condition of humanity? Is savagism a degraded version of human nature? Matson, p. 402: Briefs and references.

Is there any reason to believe in the ultimate perfection and universal happiness of humanity? Rowton, p. 220: References.

Humans and animals. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Men's and women's intellect. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Manufacturing and business. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Was the battle of Marathon more significant in its outcomes than the battle of Waterloo? Matson, p. 30: Briefs and references.

Markets (London). City ownership. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

A constitutional amendment should be passed giving Congress the sole authority to regulate marriage and divorce in the United States. Ringwalt, p. 194: Briefs and references.—C. L. of P. Debates: References.

Reform of marriage laws. Askew, 1906, p. 152; Askew, 1911, p. 158: Briefs.

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Do the facts reveal Mary, queen of Scots' involvement in Darnley's assassination? Matson, p. 58: Briefs and references.

Was the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, justified? Matson, p. 59: Briefs and references.—Rowton, p. 207: References.

Math and philosophy. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Math and the classics. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Maurice and Newman. Check __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

All executive responsibilities in American cities should be held by the mayor, and his appointees shouldn't need confirmation. Brookings, p. 49: Briefs and references.

Mechanic and poet. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Do today's engineers match those from ancient times? Rowton, p. 215: References.

Have mechanics' institutions met the expectations of their founders? Rowton, p. 229: References.

Askew, 1906, p. 226: Briefs.

Memory and hope. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

American men today lack chivalrous respect for women. C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Should Mexico be added to the United States? C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Is Michelangelo a greater artist than Raphael? Matson, p. 370: Briefs and references.

Microscope and telescope. View __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Are there valid reasons to call the period known as the Middle Ages "dark"? Rowton, p. 224: References.

Askew, 1906, p. 152: Briefs.

Is military fame a suitable goal for ambition? Rowton, p. 210: References.

Military duty. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Milton and Dante. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Milton and Goethe. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__ [Pg 51]

Which poet was greater, Milton or Homer? Rowton, p. 210: References.

Milton and Shakespeare. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is all the force displayed in the physical universe to be credited to God's immediate will? Is the mind the only true force and the primary cause of all movement? Matson, p. 445: Briefs and references.

Should ministers have directorships? Askew, 1906, p. 153; Askew, 1911, p. 158: Briefs.

May a Christian minister do as much good in pastoral work as through preaching? Matson, p. 499: Briefs and references.

Should clergy be involved in politics? Matson, p. 502: Briefs and references.

Askew, 1906, p. 153: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 159: Briefs.

Which causes more harm to society, the miser or the spendthrift? Rowton, p. 185: Briefs and references.

Sorrow and joy. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Are modern Christian missions a failure? Gibson, p. 130: Briefs and references.

Has the influence of Islam been more harmful than beneficial? Matson, p. 476: Briefs and references.

Is a limited monarchy, like England's, the best type of government? Rowton, p. 218: References.

Askew, 1906, p. 154: Briefs and references.—C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Monasteries. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

International money. Askew, 1906, p. 123: Briefs and references.

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Do birth, breeding, and culture matter in today's society when compared to the power of money? C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Mongolian race. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Monopolies. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__—__A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_1__ [Pg 52]

Askew, 1906, p. 155: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 159: Briefs.

The Monroe Doctrine has been and will continue to be helpful for the Western Hemisphere. C. L. of P. Reference lists.

The Monroe Doctrine should remain a key part of the United States' long-term foreign policy. Ringwalt, p. 84: Briefs and references.—Thomas, p. 198: Briefs.

The United States should use force if necessary to resist any European country's colonization of South America. Thomas, p. 192: Briefs.

Is Montaigne a better essayist than Addison? Matson, p. 342: Briefs and references.

Does morality increase with civilization? Rowton, p. 68: Speeches and references.

Isn't private virtue basically necessary for greatness in public character? Rowton, p. 47: Reference.

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Ethics and art. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Ethics and smarts. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Was Moses greater than David? Matson, p. 507: Briefs and references.

Mozart and Beethoven. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Ought we to obey Mrs. Grundy? Gibson, p. 110: Briefs and references.

Affordable housing for low-income individuals. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Cities in the United States should own their street railways. Speaker, v. 2, p. 400: Briefs and references.—C. L. of P. Debates: Briefs and references.

Cities should own and control all the public franchises currently granted to corporations. Craig, p. 337: Outlines.

Municipal gas supply. Gibson, p. 137: Summaries and references.

Municipal trading; should it be limited? Askew, 1906, p. 156: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 161: Briefs.

Municipal tramways. Gibson, p. 139: Briefs and references.

Municipalities in the United States should own and run facilities for providing electricity, water, and public transportation. Brookings, p. 132: Briefs and references.—Robbins, p. 134: Briefs and references.

Municipalities in the United States should own and run facilities for providing light, water, and transportation. Debaters' handbook ser., no. 8: Briefs, references and selected articles.[Pg 53]

Municipalization of bakeries. Askew, 1906, p. 23: Briefs and references.

Municipalization of docks (London). Askew, 1906, p. 72: Briefs and references.

Municipalization of gas supply. Askew, 1906, p. 103: Briefs and references.

Municipalization of London markets. Askew, 1906, p. 151: Briefs and references.

Street railways should be owned and operated by cities. Ringwalt, p. 184: Briefs and references.—C. L. of P. Debates: References.

Street music. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Has mysticism earned its place in philosophical and religious thinking? Has Christian mysticism, overall, positively contributed to the development of genuine devotion? Matson, p. 490: Briefs and references.

Did Napoleon Bonaparte's career contribute to human progress? C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Is Napoleon's career indefensible? Matson, p. 71: Briefs and references.

Is Napoleon Bonaparte a character worth admiring? Rowton, p. 199: Briefs and references.

Was Napoleon's exile to St. Helena justified? Matson, p. 74: Briefs and references.—Rowton, p. 221: References.

Which man was greater, Oliver Cromwell or Napoleon Bonaparte? Rowton, p. 207: References.

Did Napoleon show as much military genius as Hannibal? Matson, p. 75: Briefs and references.

Napoleon, Caesar, Alexander the Great. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Which was the greatest man, Bonaparte, Watt, or Howard? Rowton, p. 189: Briefs and references.

National banks. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

National identity. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

National education. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Askew, 1906, p. 158: Briefs and references.

National theater. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is it a good idea for the federal government to create a national university? Matson, p. 248: Briefs and references.[Pg 54]

Naturalization laws in the United States should be made stricter. Ringwalt, p. 1: Briefs and references.

Statute requirements for naturalization in the United States should be increased. Thomas, p. 188: Briefs.

Is a naval advisor necessary? Askew, 1906, p. 159: Briefs.

The world owes more to navigation than to trains. Craig, p. 135: Speeches.

The American Navy should be significantly expanded. Wisconsin University, no. 386: Arguments and references.

Congress should immediately make provisions to further strengthen the navy. Pearson, p. 293: Report of speeches, and references.

Congress should significantly increase the size of the navy. C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Enlargement of the United States Navy. Debaters' Handbook Series, No. 7: Selected Articles.

It is in the best interest of the United States to build and maintain a large navy. Brookings, p. 78: Briefs and references.

United States should keep a strong navy. Thomas, p. 176: Briefs.

Does the nebular hypothesis provide the best natural explanation for the origins of planets and stars? Is the nebular hypothesis likely to secure a solid position in science? Matson, p. 388: Briefs and references.

C. L. of P. Debates: References.

Fifteenth Amendment. Speaker, v. 4, p. 115: References.

Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution should be repealed. Ringwalt, p. 17: Briefs and references.—Robbins, p. 168: Briefs and references.

The ways in which Black people in the Southern states are denied the right to vote are justified. Thomas, p. 168: Briefs and references.

Ought the Black person to have been given the right to vote? Matson, p. 147: Briefs and references.

The right to vote should be taken away from Black people in the Southern states. Brookings, p. 6: Briefs and references.

The U.S. government should step in to protect the Southern Black community in their right to vote. Brookings, p. 3: Briefs and references.[Pg 55]

Was J.H. Newman more capable, influential, and of better character than F.D. Maurice? Matson, p. 522: Briefs and references.

Newspapers. Comic section. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Newton and Bacon. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Newton and Darwin. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

United States should build and run the Nicaragua canal. Brookings, p. 65: Briefs and references.

United States should build and control the Nicaragua canal. Craig, p. 148: Speeches.

The work of the Russian nihilists deserves the support of a free society. Brookings, p. 195: Briefs and references.

Is Russian nihilism, viewed as a political movement, justifiable? Matson, p. 186: Briefs and references.

Books and reading. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is taking an oath a necessary and effective way to ensure witnesses tell the truth or that officials perform their duties honestly? Should we get rid of all civil and judicial oaths? Does the oath required by human law align with Scripture? Matson, p. 165: Briefs and references.

Is using oaths for civil purposes practical? Rowton, p. 216: References.

Observing and reading. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Odyssey. Check out __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Askew, 1906, p. 159: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 163: Briefs.

Old age pensions would benefit society. C. L. of P. Debates: References.

State retirement benefits. Gibson, p. 141: Summaries and sources.

A system of retirement pensions should be adopted by the United States government. Robbins, p. 33: Briefs and references.—Thomas, p. 192: Briefs.

Each state has the authority to ban the sale of oleomargarine within its borders. Brookings, p. 149: Briefs and references.

Employers are entitled to require an "open" shop. Thomas, p. 194: Briefs.

The well-being of the American people requires the open shop principle in our industries. Speaker, v. 2, p. 398: Report of speeches.—C. L. of P. Debates: References.[Pg 56]

In labor disputes, workers are justified in insisting that a condition for settlement is that their employers agree to hire only members of trade unions. Pearson, p. 261: Speeches and references.

The organized labor movement for the closed shop deserves the backing of public opinion. Debaters' handbook ser., no. 16: Briefs, references and selected articles.—Wisconsin University, no. 395: Arguments and references.

Opioid addiction. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Suppression of the opium trade in the East. Askew, 1906, p. 163: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 166: Briefs.

Chances for success. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Is the world getting better? Gibson, p. 242: Briefs and references.

Is there more basis for the philosophy of optimism than for the philosophy of pessimism? Matson, p. 443: Briefs and references.

Is ancient oratory better than modern? Matson, p. 280: Briefs and references.

Is modern oratory the same as ancient? Rowton, p. 196: Briefs and references.

Which has the biggest impact on becoming a great speaker: knowledge, talent, or skill? Rowton, p. 169: Speeches and references.

Osborne judgment; should the law be changed? Askew, 1911, p. 168: Briefs.

Should outdoor relief be promoted? Askew, 1906, p. 165: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 170: Briefs.

Should we get rid of outdoor relief? Gibson, p. 144: Briefs and references.

Impressionism in art versus the Pre-Raphaelite school. C. L. of P. Reference lists.

Papacy. View __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Paradise Lost and Divine Comedy. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

The federal government should create a parcel delivery service. Debaters' handbook ser., no. 12: Briefs, references and selected articles.—Thomas, p. 192: Briefs.

The parcel post system proposed by Postmaster General George von L. Meyer should be put in place. Wisconsin University, no. 204:[Pg 57]

References.—Wisconsin University, no. 458: Revised edition. History, arguments, references.

The United States should set up a parcel delivery service. C. L. of P. Debates: References.

Ought official parliamentary expenses to be a local charge? Askew, 1906, p. 159; Askew, 1911, p. 163: Briefs.

Payment of expenses for members and returning officers. Askew, 1906, p. 173: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 178: Briefs.

Redistribution. Askew, 1906, p. 191: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 198: Briefs.

Shorter Parliaments. Askew, 1906, p. 168: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 172: Briefs.

Should members of Parliament be delegates instead of representatives? Askew, 1906, p. 167: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 172: Briefs.

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Parliamentary and presidential systems. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

The memory of Charles Stewart Parnell deserves the appreciation of the Irish people. Brookings, p. 190: Briefs and references.

Political Parties. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Every citizen should pledge loyalty to an organized political party. Thomas, p. 172: Briefs and references.

It benefits good governance when citizens work with their party during local elections. Brookings, p. 24: Briefs and references.

Party loyalty is better than acting alone in politics. Brookings, p. 22: Briefs and references.

Political party governance. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

Askew, 1906, p. 171: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 176: Briefs.

Is passive resistance justifiable? Gibson, p. 256: Briefs and references.

Should all patents be eliminated? Gibson, p. 146: Briefs and references.

Has Paul been more influential, through his work and writings, in the growth and promotion of Christianity than John? Matson, p. 510: Briefs and references.[Pg 58]

Boarding out of poor children. Askew, 1906, p. 171: Briefs and references.—Askew, 1911, p. 176: Briefs.

Ought we to send our poor children to live elsewhere? Gibson, p. 40: Briefs and references.

Is poverty as big a problem for society as illiteracy? Matson, p. 528: Briefs and references.

Is universal peace likely? Rowton, p. 187: Briefs and references.

Smallholder farming. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__

The pen is more powerful than the sword. C. L. of P. Reference lists.

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Penny postage. See __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__